Helping Communities Shine

Whether researching and implementing ways to shape a community's economic development plan or partnering to create ways to put people to work, CREC connects researchers and policymakers with:

     • Data training
     • Custom portfolios that aid regional competitiveness

Project Profile

Missouri Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

State of Missouri
Start Date: Sep 2024 — End Date: Mar 2025

The goal of this project is to assist in the development of Missouri’s statewide comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). Focused on four key areas—business development, community infrastructure, innovation, and talent — the strategy aims to attract federal funding to Missouri and strengthen the state’s programs and policies. CREC is partnering with Lightcast, who is conducting a skills assessment and developing a Tableau dashboard for Missouri’s website.

About the Client

State of Missouri