Public Notice for CEDS
The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) serves as the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s designated Economic Development District (EDD) for the 12-county North Central Kansas region. As part of this designation, the NCRPC works with regional partners to develop and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years.
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The CEDS is a locally developed, regionally driven strategic plan that identifies the region’s strengths, challenges, opportunities, and priorities for economic development. It serves as a roadmap for building a stronger regional economy by guiding investment, encouraging collaboration, and supporting long-term economic resilience.
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Development of the 2026–2031 CEDS included input from local governments, economic development organizations, businesses, educational institutions, community organizations, regional stakeholders, and residents throughout Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline, and Washington counties.
Public Review and Comment
The NCRPC invites the public to review the draft 2026–2031 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and provide comments before the plan is finalized.
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Public Comment Period: August 17, 2026 - September 16, 2026
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Your feedback is an important part of the planning process and will help ensure the CEDS reflects the needs, opportunities, and priorities of North Central Kansas.
A printed copy is also available for review during regular business hours (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.) at:
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North Central Regional Planning Commission
109 N. Mill Street
Beloit, KS 67420
Written comments may be submitted by 5 p.m. on September 16, 2026 by email to:
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Debra Carlson Ohlde, Executive Director
Email: communitydevelopmentadvisor@ncrpc.org
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Following the public comment period, all comments will be reviewed and any appropriate revisions will be made before the Board considers adoption of the final CEDS. Once adopted, the plan will be submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration.