Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC
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The Piedmont Triad Regional Council engages with all communities in the Piedmont Triad on various community and economic development projects. As part of this work, the Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation (PTRDC) was created and is now a designated Economic Development District (EDD) by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). The 501(c)3 development corporation is charged with the development of the region's comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS).
In addition to the CEDS, the PTRDC participates in a variety of Economic and Community Development activities across the NC Triad Region. These activities include:
- Operating two revolving loan fund programs, The Business Investment Fund and Micro-Loan Recovery Program; Please note that both the Business Investment Fund and the Micro-Loan Recovery Program has been fully funded, and at this time, there is no more available money.
- Cultivating food system enhancement activities through the Triad Food Council;
- Coordinating Regional Outdoor Recreation enhancement activities;
- Managing a Regional Brownfield Redevelopment Program;
- Hosting meetings and information summits; and
- Providing Grant Administration/Writing for State, Local, and Federal Programs.