CEDA's mission is to create high quality, family oriented outdoor recreational events that address the quality-of-life needs of the region. Through these activities CEDA also intends to support local, regional and national programs that enhance the positive growth and development of today's youth, including select organizations that promote an awareness of the need for good stewardship and preservation of America's natural resources for future generations.

CEDA was formed in 2002 as a quasi committee under the umbrella of the Clarksville Ruritan Club. When hydroplane racing returned to Clarksville in 2004, it was sponsored by Ruritan-Clarksville Economic Development Association. While this relationship was beneficial to both CEDA and the Ruritan Club, supporters of CEDA felt it was time to branch off from the Ruritan Club and incorporate CEDA into a separate entity.

A special meeting was held on October 26, 2005 with the Rurtian Board of Directors and supporters of CEDA to discuss this. By a unanimous vote of all present, it was agree that CEDA would branch off on its own. CEDA has since been incorporated and has an active board of directors and many members working to make this race a major event on the hydroplane circuit.

The Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge is on the top of the list of CEDA projects. Other projects include educational youth such as the J-Boat project and the Bridge Lighting project.

Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in helping with the race and other projects that will help to improve the economic atmosphere in and around Clarksville. There are no membership dues.

Please contact CEDA for more information about the organization, membership, or the Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge.

Meetings are held at the Clarksville Community Center at 7:00 PM

• August 25, 2011
• September 8, 2011
• September 22, 2011
• October 27, 2011
• December 1, 2011

The Clarksville Economic Development Association (CEDA) is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the US Internal Revenue Section 501(c)(3) and is managed by a seven member board of directors.