Comprehensive Economic Development (CEDS)
On this page you will find documentation of our CEDS meetings including agendas, recordings, or special materials, meeting schedules, and information on contributing and getting your project recognized for U.S. EDA funding.
- Download the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy DRAFT Document for 2026-2031
- Download the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Document for 2021-2025
- View the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Download the Marquette County Recovery and Resiliency Strategy
- View CEDS Committee meeting schedules
- View project and meeting updates
Tentative Bi-monthly CEDS Meeting Schedule, 2026
The bi-monthly CEDS Meetings for 2026 are as follows. Any changes will be posted here as soon as possible. All meetings will be held in person at the Michigan Works! Service Center board room in Marquette with a virtual option available. Links to the virtual meetings will be enclosed in the invitation email and the agendas. All meeting times are for Thursdays, from 10:00-11:30am ET, unless otherwise noted. Check this page for agendas and past recordings.
- Meeting #1: January 22, virtual only
- Meeting #2: March 19, virtual only
- Meeting #3: May 21, in Marquette
- Meeting #4: July 16, in Marquette
- Meeting #5: September 17, in Marquette
- Meeting #6: November 19, virtual only
Updates
Meeting #2 March 19, 2026
The Central UP Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee, combined with the Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) Committee, will meet virtually on Thursday, March 19th.
Meeting Materials:
- Agenda
- Slides
- Community Investment Guide from FHL Indianapolis
- Constructive Conflict Through Conversations Workshop
- Central UP Housing Solutions Summit - May 6
- Next Cycle Michigan Recycling Coalition UP Regional Workshop - April 9
- UPEDA: Mining and Housing in the UP - May
- MEDC Educational Forum in Gladstone - June 11
Meeting #1 January 22
The Central UP Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee, combined with the Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) Committee, has met for the first time in 2026 virtually. Among topics discussed were the potential passing of the CEDS document, housing, recent governmental changes, and partner updates from around the Central UP. Please see the meeting materials below.
Meeting Materials:
Archived Updates
Page Updated: 3/17/2026
