The Wayne County Economic Development Authority, Inc. (WCEDA) was established to promote, develop and expand all types of business and industrial activity. This activity will advance and maintain the economic basis of Wayne County. The pursuit of these activities will provide opportunities for employment and improvements in the standard of living, for the citizens of Wayne County.

WCEDA also wants to encourage and assist new business and industry to locate within the county. At the same time stimulating and promoting the expansion of all kinds of business and industrial activity which will tend to advance business and industrial development and maintain the economic stability of the county, provide maximum opportunities for employment, encourage thrift, and improve the standard of living in the citizens of Wayne County.

The WCEDA also wants to broaden the basis of support for economic development and to keep open lines of communication between and among all interested businesses and individuals within Wayne County.