Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) Challenge
The City has been selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to participate in the Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) Challenge. The SC2 Challenge is part of the Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) Initiative, which is aimed at creating new partnerships between federal agencies and localities, to spark economic development in regions that have faced significant long-term economic challenges. The EDA is working with cities across the country to administer a series of prize competitions. Citizens are invited to submit strategies for revitalizing local economies, and SC2 grant funds will be awarded to those individuals or teams that articulate the best path to long-term prosperity. Winning solutions must match the City and its wider economy, offer a feasible roadmap toward implementation and represent innovative perspectives that will drive strong economic outcomes. The SC2 Challenge is designed to ensure an open, transparent and fair process of participation. Local leaders will select and reward the best approaches for addressing the community’s real economic challenges with plans that are ready for rapid implementation.
