About Resources
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HUD Rural Grantees Workshop
On April 26-27, NADO Research Foundation hosted a workshop with a small group of HUD SCI grantees working in rural areas and small town settings. Workshop materials available for download are listed below. Workshop Agenda and Participant Information (PDF) Map ...
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Regional Resilience
...The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Rural Futures Lab™ and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation Release New Report on Assessing Current Policy and Practice Relating to Regional Resilience The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce
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Census 2010 Urbanized Areas/Urban Clusters Released
On Monday, March 26, the U.S. Census Bureau announced the list of urbanized areas and urban clusters defined on the basis of the 2010 Census. Urban areas—defined as densely developed residential, commercial and other nonresidential areas—now account for 80.7 percent...
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Why HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative Means Local Jobs and Economic Development
On March 21, NADO hosted a briefing, “Why HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative Means Local Jobs and Economic Development,” co-sponsored by Senator Robert Menendez’s (D-NJ) office. In an effort to foster the creation and implementation of regional development strategies, the U.S....
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Know Your Region Webinar: Utilizing EDA Data Tools in your CEDS (3/14/2012)
On March 14, 2012, the NADO Research Foundation, in collaboration with EDA, hosted a webinar that explored how EDA sponsored data tools can assist regional development organizations in understanding their regional assets and creating economic development strategies that increase regional...
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Freight Transportation and Economic Development: Planning for the Panama Canal Expansion
This new NADO Research Foundation report provides an overview of possible effects of the Panama Canal expansion on the U.S., as well as efforts of some coastal ports and inland regions to capitalize on potential economic opportunities.
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Apply Now for the 2012 NADO Innovation Award
Online applications are now being accepted here (http://www NULL.zoomerang NULL.com/Survey/WEB22F44ZZZLRR) for the 2012 NADO Innovation Award. Each year, NADO recognizes those organizations that demonstrate innovative approaches to regional economic and community development with this national award. The Innovation Award honors...
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NADO’s Executive Director Presents at USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum 2012
NADO’s Executive Director, Matthew Chase, served on a panel, Regional Approaches to Rural Economic Development, at USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum 2012 on February 24. The panel discussed emerging trends and noteworthy practices in regional economic development. For more information on...
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Webinar: Rural Coalition Building
On February 23, 2012, NADO Research Foundation hosted a web-based discussion about rural coalition building. This webinar explored the unique challenges and opportunities affecting coalition building in rural and small town settings. The discussion covered such topics as building consortiums,...
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Role of RDOs in Business Development Finance
This report highlights the innovative approaches being taken by five regional development organizations (RDO) in Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin to spur job growth through new business startups or existing business expansions.




