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Welcome to the Charlestown Economic Development Association A Private NonProfit Corporation Promoting Economic Cultural Well Being STATEMENT OF PURPOSE DEVELOPING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY The mission of the Charlestown Economic Development Association is to provide economic development services and opportunities to Charlestown that will provide longterm benefits to the community and enhance the future quality of life. Our key focus is above average wages and appropriate equity in land and facilities. CEDA will develop partnerships with the business community to sustain develop and expand the Charlestown economy. As a liaison between business and local government agencies CEDA provides leadership by exploring business tourism and communitybased opportunities growth and development in the interest of encouraging overall business investment in Charlestown.