Established in 1968, Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) serves as the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s designated planning organization for the Clearwater Economic Development District. As a member-driven, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization, CEDA’s mission is “to help North Central Idaho business and communities by serving as a conduit to needed resources.”
As the collective voice of North Central Idaho, CEDA provides leadership and guidance in developing communities, diversifying the regional economy, and creating prosperity. As one of the six Economic Development Districts of Idaho (EDDI), CEDA serves with the others as an essential catalyst for building regional partnerships and local capacity. Local governments, businesses, communities and the workforce are competing in an increasingly complex local government. CEDA brings local government and industry together to accomplish what cannot be done individually.
CEDA’s development activities include:
1.) regional and community planning;
2.) project and program development;
3.) grant writing and administration;
4.) mobility coordination;
5.) business development; and,
6.) small business financing.
CEDA’s contract and fiscal management personnel specialize in all phases of grant management including construction, public works, housing, public facilities, economic development, and disaster recovery projects. CEDA manages approximately $2 million each year in grants and contracts and administers a revolving loan fund with a capital base of $2.9 million.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS