COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc. was formed in 1973. Teamwork has been the driving force behind the success of Headwaters RC&D/EDD. Success in any regional effort requires the participation and involvement of its citizens. Headwaters, a grass roots organization, initiated and sponsored by local government, expands economic and social opportunities through wise use and development of both human and natural resources.
In 1993, the Headwaters area was designated an Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency. Headwaters plays a significant role in resource conservation and economic development in Southwest Montana. Since its inception, sponsors have sought solutions to local problems.
Headwaters Economic Development Committee maintains a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), and assists with the development of small business, tourism, employment, and other economic and social opportunities; it also assists communities in planning public works projects and coordinating public and private investments.
The membership of the Headwaters RC&D/EDD is comprised of representatives from nine conservation districts, seven counties, fourteen municipalities and at-large members. At-large members represent local development corporations, small businesses, minorities, tourism, labor, industry, lending institutions, farming and ranching, and any other interested groups or individuals.
In order to meet the needs of the people and achieve the objectives and goals of the Area Plan/Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, a community or group approach in solving cultural, social, and economic problems is encouraged.
Headwaters RC&D members represent local city and county governments, conservation districts, and other interested parties. The organization consists of an overall Board of Directors and five resource committees.
Please click on the following link to read the 2018 CEDS Report:
2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
2023 CEDS UPDATE MEETINGS
Join us for a series of upcoming community meetings to update the CEDS for 2023.
Please take our survey to let us know your input on the 2023 CEDS document update!
January 2023 CEDS Meetings
Granite County
January 4
12-1pm
Drummond Library
124 1st St, Drummond, MT 59832
Beaverhead County
January 5
4-5pm
Bank of Commerce in Dillon
110 S Idaho St
Dillon, MT 59725
Powell County
January 9
4-5pm
Powell County Community Center
416 Cottonwood Ave
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
January 10
4-5pm
Anaconda Community Service Center
118 East 7th Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
Butte-Silver Bow
January 11
12-1pm
Thornton Building, 2nd floor conference room
65 E. Broadway
Butte, MT 59701
Jefferson County
January 11
4-5pm
Boulder City Hall
304 North Main Street
Boulder, MT 59632
Madison County
January 12
5-6pm
Virginia City, Admin Building
103 W Wallace St
Virginia City, MT 59755
What these kick-off meetings are about:
The CEDS is a document that we update every 5 years for the Economic Development Administration. By identifying projects in your community that need monetary support, we can request future funding from the EDA by showing the need through this document.
Who Should Attend:
Community leaders, business owners, and citizens interested in your community's economic development.
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