Mission Statement

Guide state and national actions that affect economic development in the region and adopt joint actions among member governments that enhance the regional economy.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee identifies regional economic development issues and recommends action on those issues to REAP.

  • Commissioner Dave Unruh of Sedgwick County, Committee Chair
  • Committee members appointed by REAP

2010 Economic Development Committee Workplan

WIRED Initiative Implementation Plan

2010 Regional Economic Development Strategic Focusing

Chief Elected Officials Board

Through an agreement entered into by counties in Local Area IV as defined by the State of Kansas, the Economic Development Committee (EDC) has been designated to serve as the Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB), as defined in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 in Local Area IV, which includes Butler, Cowley, Kingman, Harper, Sedgwick and Sumner counties. All EDC members are asked to participate, however, only those designated elected officials of the CEOB shall have a vote.

Workforce Alliance
KS Dept of Commerce

REAP has established three additional standing committees to oversee the execution of the annual workplan: Executive Committee, Legislative Committee, and Water Resources Committee.