On October 15, 2025, the General Policy Board approved the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2025 Annual Performance Progress Report (APPR) . Preparation of the 2023-2028 CEDS and the APPRs is required by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of NEFCO’s Partnership Planning Grant and maintains the agency’s status as an EDA-designated Economic Development District and the region’s eligibility for EDA grant funding. The 2025 APPR provides an update on the region’s economic conditions and details significant events and regional trends that have occurred since October 1, 2024. The 2025 APPR also includes an evaluation of the progress on the eight CEDS Plan goals, a schedule of goals and NEFCO strategies, and a timeline for goals and program activities for the next 12 months. For more information, please contact Nick Lautzenheiser.