To meet U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration guidelines, the West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC), in association with Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania Counties; Cities of Danville, Martinsville; and Town of RockyMount, seeks general public and private sector input on the draft 2022 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Document. The CEDS is published annually as a critical planning document to help promote/develop economic growth and development programs for the region. A virtual Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm to review the document. The link to participate in the Public Meeting is available here. Comments on the CEDS will be accepted during the 30-day public review period ending March 23, 2022. The document is available for review at: (1) HERE or (2) the WPPDC office at 1100 Madison Street, Martinsville, VA. Send comments and/or questions to plan@wppdc.org or mail to WPPDC, PO Box 5268, Martinsville, VA 24115. The WPPDC ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964. If special assistance is needed for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact 276-638-3987 or plan@wppdc.org with at least 48 hours’ notice.