Centralina Regional Council focuses on addressing the needs of member communities in our nine-county area and working collaboratively on issues that impact our region, examining national, state and local trends impacting our member governments and identifying their potential impacts to determine best practices for meeting needs and addressing challenges. This brief dives into current regional trends and how they are currently being addressed by Centralina, including how the Centralina Economic Development District (CEDD) are working to support local economic development policy and adding to the region’s economic diversity.