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STEUBENVILLE — Goals for 2010 for the Progress Alliance economic development organization include development of its first strategic plan. Ed Looman, executive director, gave his annual report for 2009 to the Community Improvement Corp., which oversees the operation of the public-private economic development group, during the CIC’s meeting on Tuesday.

Among 2009 achievements Looman cited:

Work toward better broadband access across the county through participation with Connect Ohio and the Connecting Appalachia effort.

Discussions on a countywide port authority...