The Cape Cod Economic Development Council (EDC) is an agency of Barnstable County consisting of 14 Council Members.  Council membership includes 11 private sector members representing various segments of the Cape's economy (appointed by the county commissioners) and one representative each from the Barnstable County Commmissioners, the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, and the Cape Cod Commission.  

The mission of the EDC is "to improve the quality of life for all residents of Barnstable County by fostering public policies and financing, through grants, activities that lead to a healthy year-round economy compatible with the Cape Cod environment and culture."  The EDC accomplishes this mission by providing financial support for innovative projects that strengthen the Cape's economy and collaborating with the non-profit, public and private sectors on a variety of economic and workforce development initiatives.

      

The EDC believes that a successful regional economy depends on the integration of critical economic and social infrastructure goals including a strong base of skilled workers, an abundance of livable income jobs, a high-quality educational system, well-maintained infrastructure, vibrant local economies, an adequate supply of workforce housing, affordable healthcare, child care and transportation, career and business training and networking opportunities, and a well-protected environment.