To conduct the annual business of updating of the Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The Council maintains a CEDS through coordination with the US Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration. Pursuant to 13 CFR Chapter III Sections 303.6 and 303.7 [75 FR 4259 published January 27, 2010], copies of the proposed annual CEDS plan update shall be available for public review and comment at least 30 days. By July 31, 2012, an electronic copy of proposed modifications to the region’s EDA-accepted CEDS may be downloaded from WRPC’s website through the link labeled: “Proposed 2012 CEDS Update” on the main page. Also upon request, a hard copy of the CEDS is available from the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council offices, located at 1241 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL. For more information or to submit comments, please contact Bruce Day, Planning Director by email at bday@wrpc.cc or by phone at 352/732-1315 ext. 230.