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The Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR) is a collaborative team of economists, city planners, and economic development practitioners. Our talented economic development professionals have the research and implementation experience needed to help economic developers, community leaders, and industries alike understand the opportunities and challenges in fostering local economic development.
The Center for Economic Development Research is a unit of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Tech’s chief business outreach and economic development organization. Its core mission is to help business, industry, and economic developers across Georgia grow and remain competitive.
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The aim of the University Center program by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to empower higher education institutions and consortia to establish and manage University Centers (UCs). These UCs are designed to harness the assets of universities, fostering regional economic ecosystems that promote innovation, high-growth entrepreneurship, resilience, and inclusivity.