SWEDC Board announces quarterly meeting

The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG) on behalf of the Southwest Washington Economic Development Commission (SWEDC) is providing notice of a quarterly meeting of the SWEDC Board on November 12, 2014, 11:30—1:00, at Parker’s Steakhouse in Castle Rock.

The meeting will include review and possible approval of the 2014—2018 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS identifies projects of regional significance as well as projects funded by federal, state, and local agencies in the three-county SWEDC district, including Cowlitz, Lewis and Wahkiakum. It also lists planned projects for which agencies will seek funding over the same five-year period. Additionally, the 2014—2018 CEDS identifies economic development goals and objectives for the three-county region.

The Annual Report, 3rd Quarter Budget Report, Match Report, and an update on the Fire and Ice Scenic Loop Corridor Management Plan will also be covered at the quarterly meeting of the SWEDC Board. The meeting will feature a guest speaker—to be announced.