About Us

The CAEDC is a member organization with a volunteer board and leadership that has formed association with other regional and state economic development organizations, assisting with access to funds, leadership and entrepreneurial training. We are the Custer community’s representatives working to open opportunities to grow existing businesses and to attract and assist new business ventures and startups.

Our Mission

The mission of CAEDC is to drive community and economic development growth.

In addition, CAEDC oversees the Custer Area Economic Development Foundation which accepts donations to support economic development in the form of endowed gifts, charitable trusts, beneficiary designations, wills and living trusts, and real estate. These donations re a critical part of our economic development activities and initiatives in the Custer area. Gifts may be earmarked for special projects. We welcome input to our vision of creating a thriving community.

The Custer Area Economic Development Foundation is the 501c3 arm of CAEDC and all donations are tax deductible.

What does the Custer Area Economic Development Corporation do?

We are your representatives working to open opportunities to grow existing businesses, to attract and assist new business ventures and start-ups.