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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations (19)
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  1. Organizations
  2. Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

East Central Illinois Economic Development District

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;

Location

1776 East Washington Street

IL 61802

East Central Intergovernmental Association

No description available.

Location

7600 Commerce Park

IA 52002

East Central Iowa Council of Governments

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.

Location

700 16th Street NE

Suite 301

IA 52402

East Central Michigan Planning Development Regional Commission

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.

Location

3144 Davenport Avenue

Suite 200

MI 48602

East Central Planning and Development District

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.

Location

P. O. Box 489

MS 39345

East Central Regional Development Commission

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.

Location

100 Park St. S.

MN 55051

East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

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.

Location

400 Ahnaip St. Suite 100

WI 54952

East Tennessee Development District

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.

Location

216 Corporate Place

Alcoa

TN 37701

Eastern Carolina Council

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.

Location

233 Middle St. 3rd Fl. O'Marks Bldg.

NC 28560

Eastern Indiana Development District

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.

Location

1201 Race Street

Room 109

IN 47362

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

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