Neutral Facilitation of Planning Processes
Capabilities
CRD serves as a respected, trusted, and neutral convener of economic and community development stakeholders. This is most evident during our State of the Region Conference. Our staff are experienced strategic facilitators and can effectively guide your planning process to produce clear results. CRD offers the dual benefits of regional expertise and impartiality as a facilitator of:
- Planning Processes
- Focus Groups
- Public Meetings
Our Projects
U.S. 30 Corridor Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
CRD was awarded an Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) grant from the EDA to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the U.S. 30 Corridor, which includes Ashland, Crawford, Richland, and Wyandot Counties in north central Ohio.
Village of Crestline Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
The CRD team led an effort to develop an initial CEDS for the Village of Crestline. The CEDS provides an important mechanism to coordinate economic development efforts, engage stakeholders, and establish a strategic blueprint for a community or region. Village leaders were referred to CRD, after they reached out to the EDA for assistance, as CRD is the region's EDA University Center. The focus of the EDA University Center program is to support economic development strategies in regions of chronic and acute economic distress.
Toledo Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
CRD received funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to update a CEDS for a group of three counties in northwest Ohio: Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa, which allows the region to be eligible for EDA assistance programs.
Logan County Economic Development Strategy
CRD worked with the Logan County Community Improvement Corporation and other community leaders to develop an Economic Strategy for Logan County. Through comprehensive data analysis and robust public engagement efforts, this project provided Logan County with a thoughtful and inclusive strategy for economic growth. This project was a joint effort between CRD and Ohio University, as part of our shared mission as an EDA University Center.
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Updated: 08/20/2025 11:25AM