About Community and Economic Development

Following a Collaborative Economic Development Meeting in October of 2014, Central Coast Regional District residents identified using a community economic development approach as a suitable match to achieve the economic development outcomes community members and stakeholders envision for the region. 

Community Economic Development puts emphasis on inclusion and works to ensure the community, as a whole, participates in developing the economy. It encourages businesses to operate with long-run environmental, cultural, community, and economic well-being in mind. This approach ensures the economy is led by local decision makers. 

The Economic Development Officer (EDO) supports community economic development through research, government liaison, communications and marketing. A clear set of community priorities is essential to ensure that the Economic Development Services function of the Central Coast Regional District is working towards the future that is envisioned by the local residents.