Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) – East Central Indiana

The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) developed this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to guide long-term economic growth across Blackford, Delaware, Grant, and Jay counties. This collaborative plan outlines key goals for strengthening regional industry clusters, enhancing workforce development, improving housing and childcare options, and building disaster resilience. Through public input and data-driven analysis, the strategy emphasizes partnerships between local governments, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits. CEDS serves as a roadmap to attract investment, support job creation, and improve the quality of life in communities like Daleville, while aligning with statewide and national economic initiatives.

Daleville’s Role in the East Central Indiana Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

The Town of Daleville is an active participant in the East Central Indiana Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)—a collaborative, data-driven regional plan created by the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD). As one of the municipalities represented on the ECIRPD Board, Daleville plays a key role in shaping and implementing this vision. The plan focuses on supporting goals and issues that directly impact Daleville’s future development and prosperity.

Through this regional strategy, Daleville gains access to shared resources, grant opportunities, technical assistance, and coordinated initiatives that support our local economic development goals while aligning with broader efforts across East Central Indiana. CEDS ensures that Daleville is not only included—but positioned as a vital contributor to a stronger, more connected, and forward-looking regional economy.