Region 2 Planning and Development Council (PDC) is comprised of six counties in the southwestern portion of West Virginia. Included are Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne Counties. The most populous County is Cabell with 93,244 citizens, followed by Wayne County with 39,944, Logan County with 32,607, Mason County with 26,718, Mingo County with 23,785 and lastly, Lincoln County having a population of 20,599.
It is the mission of Region 2 Planning & Development Council to strengthen the development potential of the six-county planning district and its member communities by efficiently providing skilled staff to augment local development efforts.
The Council is composed of the chief elected official of each member government, and additional community stakeholders who represent a variety of interest groups including business, education, healthcare, labor, and minority interests. Total membership of 56 includes representation of six (6) county governments and twenty-five (25) municipalities.
The Council conducts a Regional Development Program that includes fulfillment of regional planning obligations to state and federal agencies and preparation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), which is the Regional Development Plan (RDP). A Technical Assistance program is in place to address a variety of local concerns, including project development assistance, strategic planning, project financing, data services and information and referral. A Grant Writing program produces sound applications for funding and other local needs. Grant Administration is provided to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations once funding is in place. Capacity Building for community leadership and development is delivered through special training events and routine programs during Council meetings.
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