Below you’ll find the kick off letter for the 2008 CEDS Process…
February 1st, 2008
Dear Chittenden County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Participant,
I am excited to be managing the CEDS Process for Chittenden County once more and to be working closely with GBIC to complete our Annual Report. Recently, our CEDS Annual Report for 2007 was accepted by the EDA and we are now beginning to work on the 2008 process. In the coming months there are several steps of the CEDS Report that will be completed, including a project solicitation from organizations and municipalities throughout Chittenden County, evaluation of those projects and the revision of our annual report document.
This year two student interns from the University of Vermont will assist in completing the CEDS process. They are both looking forward to the process.
A few minor changes will help to streamline the process while making it more community-based and easier for all of our CEDS volunteers and participating project champions. One of the most important will be a new website designed for greater communication and the ability to submit new projects online. If you would rather receive future mailings by email please send a quick note to {Joseph.Thibault AT gmail DOT com} and all future communications will be coordinated electronically.
In the next few weeks we will be seeking new project submissions from the community and will solidify our CEDS schedule. Until then, please contact me anytime with questions (802-578-7422 or Joseph.Thibault AT gmail DOT com) and enjoy the beautiful winter.
Joseph Thibault, CEDS Coordinator