Action 1
The Economic Development Administration should take the lead in developing
and delivering educational forums for state, local, and tribal economic
development planners on how economic planning and sustainability community
goals can be aligned and on how to attract and promote sustainable business
development. Already, Economic Development Administration (EDA) planning
supports 320 economic development districts and 65 Indian tribes, staffed and
operated locally, to help communities build capacity to focus on long-term
economic challenges. Since economic development districts are often
coordinating entities for various federal programs, the agency also supports
and encourages interdisciplinary regional planning that encompasses economic,
social, and environmental factors. Current EDA efforts should continue to meet
the need for increased sustainable business development.
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