Center for Economic Development's Annual Report for the Grant Period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. The report includes a description of the Center for Economic Development, Institutional Issues and Successes, and Target Areas for the program. Studies and Community Based Projects, Conferences/Work Meetings, Technical Assistance to State and Regional Agencies, and their Dissemination are all discussed as well. Finally, the report includes Results, Assessment, and Evaluation of the programs work and progress.