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Public Review Open for Five-County Economic Development Strategy Draft

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Hardin County is participating in the creation of a Five County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy with Allen, Hancock, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties.

The Draft CEDS Report is now open for public review. 

A CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development collaboration.

Through research and public and private sector engagement, the Five County Northwest Ohio Collaborative has drafted this CEDS to guide community and economic development opportunities and support economic diversification and enhanced quality of life across teh five counties.

To learn more about the CEDS, review the Draft Report, and provide your feedback, please click here.

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