For Immediate Release August 31, 2015
Contact: Jodi Clark 802-257-7731 or jclark@brattleborodevelopment.com
Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) opens project submissions period for 2015 Windham Region CEDS
SeVEDS is accepting new projects and updated projects for its second annual update to the regional CEDS. The submission period is open from August 28, 2015 through October 15, 2015. Projects seeking inclusion in the updated CEDS must provide the following:
- CEDS Project Overview: Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) is seeking new and updated project proposals for inclusion in the first annual update of its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), as required by the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA). Information on the required component of a CEDS can be found at http://seveds.com/windham-region-comprehensive-economic-development-strategy-ceds/
- Proposal Contents: The project proposal must identify the applicant and include a detailed description of the project; establish that the applicant has the authority, capacity and the wherewithal to successfully implement the project; establish the likely outcome of the project and establish how that outcome is consistent with the goals and strategies of SeVEDS. For a complete description of submission requirements, go to http://seveds.com/ceds-projects/
- New Applicants: Any private or public entity or consortium of entities can submit a project for consideration. Applications will only be accepted from the entity(s) directly implementing the project.
- Repeat Applicants: Any entity that submitted a project for the 2014 CEDS must provide an update on their project for it to be included in the 2015 CEDS. An update form can be found at http://seveds.com/ceds-projects/
Proposals are due no later than October 15 at 5:00 pm. Proposals must be received at: SeVEDS, 76 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT 05301 or submitted via email to Jodi Clark at jclark@brattleborodevelopment.com. Electronic submissions in MS Word or PDF format are preferred. For paper submission, please include 5 copies.
All inquiries, questions and clarifications must be directed to Jodi Clark at 802-257-7731 or jclark@brattleborodevelopment.com
For information on SeVEDS Regional Economic Development Goals and Strategies, visit www.seveds.com.