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The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) offers tools and resources to help regional development organizations stay current on legislative and policy action in Washington, DC and become informed active advocates on behalf of their local communities.
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Realities of Modern Rural Economy
On July 19, NADO Executive Director Matthew Chase posted the article “Realities of Modern Economy” on the Council on Foundations Rural Conference blog. In his article, Chase commends the concept of a stronger philanthropic presence in small town and rural...
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NADO Webinar: Land-Based Sustainable Development Strategies in Western North Carolina
June 21, 2011; 2:00 – 3:00 pm (EDT) The NADO Research Foundation is sponsoring a two-part webinar series exploring how regional development organizations are incorporating sustainability principles into their regional planning processes. The first webinar, “Land-Based Sustainable Development Strategies in...
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Exploring the Role of Regional Transportation Projects as Rural Economy Drivers
(http://www NULL.ruraltransportation NULL.org/uploads/RegTransit NULL.pdf)The NADO Research Foundation has just released a new report on regional transit, developed through its Center for Transportation Advancement and Regional Development in July 2011. With case studies in Alabama, Oregon, and Vermont, this report explores...
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NADO Board Officer Steve Etcher Testifies on Federal Economic Development Issues
Washington, DC – On July 27, NADO Secretary Steve Etcher, Executive Director of the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission in Warrenton, Missouri, testified before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, on the...
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Now Available: July 15 Edition of NADO News
To view this edition of NADO News, click here....
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Congratulations to the Winners of the NADO 2011 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award!
The NADO Research Foundation sponsors an annual award program to honor innovative and excellent approaches to regional transportation planning and program implementation. Congratulations to this year’s Excellence in Regional Transportation Award recipients! Winners will be honored at the Awards Reception...
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Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative
On July 11, the Obama Administration announced the launch of Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a pilot initiative aimed at coordinating the resources of multiple federal agencies to strengthen the capacity of local governments and stimulate economic growth. Six cities—Chester,...
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House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Holds Several Hearings
Ensure Maintenance of U.S. Harbors: On July 8, the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), held a hearing to examine H.R. 104, the “Realize America’s Maritime Promise” (RAMP) Act. The measure, introduced by Rep. Charles...
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House Appropriations Committee Approves FY12 CJS Appropriations Bill
The FY2012 House Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill would provide $258 million for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), $26 million below last year’s level ($284 million) and $67 million below the President’s request. EDA was...
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House Passes FY12 Energy-Water Appropriations Bill
On July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amended $30.6 billion Energy-Water spending bill (H.R. 2354) that contains fiscal year 2012 funding for the U.S. Energy Department, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Interior Department’s Bureau of...