Welcome to the EDA Know Your Region project.  Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), this research project explores regional and local approaches to economic innovation and competitiveness across the United States.  The resources developed as part of the overall project curriculum, as well as the Know Your Region online clearinghouse, are intended to help local officials, economic development practitioners, community leaders and citizens assess local and regional assets, needs and visions in a global context, leading to long-term regional prosperity and sustainability. View a video introduction by EDA Assistant Secretary John R. Fernandez as he discusses the agency's priorities and approaches to promoting regional innovation cluster development.