Organizations

The East Central Illinois Economic Development District (ECIEDD) is comprised of Champaign, Douglas, Ford, Iroquois, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties. The District has identified six primary goals for furthering quality economic development. These goals reflect national and state interests and accentuate the unique qualities of the six-county area. Key concepts of these goals include:
•Maintenance, modernization, and expansion of transportation and utilities infrastructure;

Since its creation, ECICOG has become recognized as an ideal vehicle for addressing planning issues that require a regional perspective. Cities and counties benefit from the assistance of our staff in their efforts to promote community and economic development, improve housing stock in the region, manage solid waste, and meet the transportation needs of the area.

The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) provides a regional forum to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern and develop recommendations and plans to address those issues, improving the quality of life for the residents of east central Michigan.

East Central Planning and Development District (ECPDD), located in Newton, Mississippi, is one of ten PDDs in the State. ECPDD serves nine counties and 31 municipalities, providing a wide range of technical assistance and services to help promote economic growth and to provide better job opportunities for the area.

The East Central Regional Development Commission's mission is to provide leadership and direction through problem solving. We do this by imitating projects and programs that lead to create solutions to regional problems, by providing technical assistance and by identifying and developing available resources. Our mission is to provide a leadership role as an advocate for East Central Minnesota to bring about positive change.

The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is the official comprehensive planning agency for the East Central Wisconsin Counties of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago.

The East Tennessee Development District (ETDD) is a voluntary association of municipal and county governments that are located in the mid-east region of Tennessee. ETDD provides sixteen counties and fifty-six municipalities with planning and development services while also serving as a forum for local governments to solve common problems associated with economic development and growth.

The ECC provides the organizational mechanism for local elected officials to meet and deal with region-wide issues. By joining together, local governments create a valuable instrument for crossing political jurisdictions (because problems do) and a system for cooperation and coordination, now a requirement of most funding agencies.

The EIDD is a designated Economic Development District. This District currently serves the five counties of Henry, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne in Eastern Indiana. Located in New Castle, Indiana, our professional staff provides a wide range of services for our partner counties as well as all of the incorporated communities and peoples therein.EIDD supports the efforts of the local economic development offices by coordinating a regional economic development strategy.