Based on the results of this survey, SEAGO’s ED program has not provided a satisfactory level of assistance to our member entities. Particularly in recent years, the program has failed to provide information on potential funding sources, training, technical and grant writing assistance, marketing of the region, or an updated strategy to promote regional economic development.
There has been little in the way of outreach to engage the member entities and various organizations involved in economic development and educate them on the benefits of a coordinated, regional effort.
SEAGO continues to gather and analyze information in its efforts to revitalize the ED program and make it responsive to the needs of the region.
Based upon these responses the goals of the SEAGO ED program are clear:
- provide information on potential funding sources
- provide training
- provide technical and grant writing assistance
- assist in marketing of the region
- update the economic development strategy to promote regional economic prosperity.
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