Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Economic Development

The North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (NODC) is the Economic Development District of Jefferson and Clallam Counties on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. These organizations oversee regional efforts and strengthen partnerships to advance economic development strategies.

 

The Economic Development District is funded by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration. The NODC produces the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy report for the region.


What is a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)?

  • The CEDS helps to build on the strengths of [our] region, as well as identify gaps in resources or expertise that need to be addressed
  • The CEDS planning process can facilitate regional collaboration, expand supply chains, and grow and support new industry clusters
  • With a CEDS in place, regions are more likely to attract federal funds and technical assistance by demonstrating resources are used efficiently and effectively
  • The CEDS process can make [our] region more resilient and better positioned to plan for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and economic shocks
  • The CEDS can be much more than just a static document, but rather an engaging platform that generates region-wide discussions and serves as a call to action for economic development


Learn more about the process of creating a CEDS here.

The 2021-2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is available below.

The 2016-2020 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is available below.

The 2011-2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is available below.

Other Articles:

Energy Futures Conference

By Amy Nash • May 17, 2023
NODC partnered with PNNL and regional stakeholders, including local governments, tribal communities, public utilities, and economic development agencies, on an Energy Futures Conference for the North Olympic Peninsula.

Marine Renewable Energy

By Amy Nash • May 17, 2023
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will explore the feasibility of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) to increase grid resilience on the North Olympic Peninsula. As a partner on the project, NODC will build on previous regional planning processes for climate change adaptation, natural disaster resilience and energy to develop and lead a multi-criteria decision-making approach to engage communities and Tribes across the Peninsula in the project to identify needs and define important project metrics.

Regional Climate Action Planning for the North Olympic Peninsula

By Amy Nash • December 9, 2021
In late 2020, NODC was awarded funding through the Puget Sound Partnership from the EPA's National Estuary Program for Phase 2: Municipal Level Climate Action Planning for the North Olympic Peninsula.
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