A CEDS is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of a region. REDC is the only Economic Development District (EDD) in Southern New Hampshire. A CEDS is required to qualify for Economic Development Administration (EDA) assistance under its public works and planning programs. REDC has been the keeper of the regions CEDS for the past ten years and achieved EDD designation in 2003.



A CEDS emerges from a continuous planning process developed with a broad based and diverse community participation that addresses the economic potential of an area. The strategy should promote sustainable economic development and opportunity, foster effective transportation systems, enhance and protect the environment and balance resources through sound management of development.

CEDS Success Story

REDC as the holder of the region's CEDS was able to assist the Town of Epping in obtaining $500,000 in grant funding through the EDA's Public Work's program for the Epping Crossing project. These funds were used for the widening of Route 125 in conjunction with the development of a major retail and industrial center. This project widened portions of Route 125 from two to four lanes and added new signalization. The development has created hundreds of jobs in central Rockingham County and at full build-out, with future development of 200 acres of industrial sites now in process, will likely create hundreds more.