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City of Wasilla: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) kickoff event on November 4th, 2023 - "Charting Wasilla's Economic Development Future."  A crowd of 100+ people and a panel of speakers the project kicked off with a great example of engaged our resident, community and partners are in the growth of our city.

In 2022 the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Wasilla a grant for the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). 

What is a CEDS?

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS, is an economic development planning tool that combines the input of community leaders, private and public industry leaders, and local government to guide economic prosperity. A successful CEDS includes participation from a wide variety of people, businesses, and organizations to ensure balanced input that will identify Wasilla’s strengths and weaknesses. Using the input collected, the CEDS identifies locally based economic development strategies to improve economic outcomes and the overall quality of life for everyone in Wasilla.

Project Documents

Spring Economic Summit Presentation (May 18, 2023)

Wasilla CEDS Study Area Map

Wasilla CEDS Valley Board of Realtors Presentation March 2023

Wasilla CEDS Summit Presentation

Wasilla CEDS Steering Committee Meeting 11.21

Wasilla CEDS Final Report

CEDS Committee Meeting Notes

How can I contribute to the CEDS?

Input from ALL members of the Wasilla community is welcome! You should get involved as much as you can.  

Please send an email to the contact below to be added to the project email list.

Crystal Nygard, Deputy Administrator
City of Wasilla
cnygard@cityofwasilla.gov
907-373-9057