National Association of Development Organizations

The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides advocacy, education, research and training for the nation's regional development organizations. Building on nearly four decades of experience, the association offers its members exclusive access to a variety of services and benefits -- all of which are designed to enhance the ability of regional development organizations to foster "regional solutions" to local government, business and community needs.

House Transportation Chairman Unveils Transportation Bill June 18 -- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) has unveiled his transportation reauthorization bill (SAFETEA-LU).
NADO News Special Report on FY2010 Budget May 21 -- A detailed analysis of the the adminstration's FY2010 budget request and its impact on small metropolitan and rural communities. (members-only access)
NADO Testimony Supports EDA Reauthorization May 21 -- NADO Immediate Past President Leanne Mazer, Executive Director of the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland, testified today before the Senate Environment and Public...

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New NADO Economic Recovery Web Page

NADO Rural Transportation Proposal

2009 Annual Training Conference (August 29 - September 1, 2009)
August 29-September 01, Chicago, IL

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Founded in 1994, EDFS is a subscription service for business development finance professionals that provides timely information, EDFS savings on highly rated training seminars and certification, an opportunity to be heard by federal policymakers, and a forum to exchange best practices and foster peer learning. EDFS is the only national group supporting organizations that manage EDA RLFs and USDA IRP loan funds, in addition to other federal development finance programs.