Goals/Objectives/Action
GoalsObjectivesPriority ActionLead AgencyFunding/Source AgencyStart DateDue DateStatus
Economic DevelopmentAssist, promote and develop new business opportunities with the local governments, Chambers of Commerce and other Economic Development entitiesHighParticipate in economic development activities and provide technical assistance when needed. Attend meetings with other Economic Development groups. Identify economic development projects and provide grant writing and technical assistance.OEDA, NwOA, OARC, NORTPO and other ecomonic development entitiesThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Economic DevelopmentContinue to assist local governments in procuring funding to repair, upgrade and expand infrastructure. Adequate infrastructure is needed to entice new businesses into the community and to allow established businesses to grow.HighIdentify economic development projects and provide grant writing and technical asstance.OEDA and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Economic DevelopmentContinue to assist local communities in the mapping of the community assets and infrastructure.HighIdentify all planning and mapping needs. OEDA and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Economic DevelopmentSupport the development of diverse, reliable and cost effective energy sources and systems.HighIdentify economic development projects and provide grant writing and technical asstance.OEDA, energy manufacturers and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Economic DevelopmentHousing affordability to support population growth as businesses grow and to attract new businesses.HighWork with housing entities to find the best possible way to provide the needed housing in the area.OEDA, HUD and USDAThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Health Care ImprovementsFind solutions for local communities to retain basic medical services. Regional hospitals are struggling to stay open. Solutions need to be found to support these hospitals to retain major medical treatment in our district.HighSupport local development efforts where possible with technical assistance services to develop and/or redevelop health care facilities, and to keep and attract doctors.OEDA and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Improve CoordinationImprove collaboration and alignment of economic development, land use, infrastructure, energy, natural resources, workforce and community decision making.HighProvide input to and participate in Economic Development state planning process the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARC), the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and other state and Federal agencies. Provide local government entities with information concerning the current EDA priorities and promote the development of local projects under the priorities.OEDA, OARC, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, state and Federal agencies and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years
Improve Industrial DevelopmentBroaden the manufacturing sector of the economy through the maintenance and expansion of local industries, the attraction of new industries and the improvement of community-industry relations.HighPromote retention and expansion of existing businesses and assist communities to establish such programs. Promote and support recruiting of targeted industries to the area. Work with communities to indentify and assist local entrepreneurs and to attract new entrepreneurs. Help promote currently available commercial buildings. Assist communities in identifying and applying for financial assistance programs.OEDA, manufactures, education resources and local governmentsThe CEDS is produced with EDA funds1/1/202012/31/2024CEDS will be updated in 2024. Goals, objectives and actions are all continuous. Planning grant cycle is 3 years. CEDS cycle is 5 years