Regional Economic Development Publications
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Performance Metrics Matter
Performance Metrics Matter (http://www NULL.knowyourregion NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Performance-Metrics-FINAL NULL.pdf), a publication of the National Association of Development Organizations... prepared by the ViTAL Economy Alliance (http://www NULL.vitaleconomy NULL.com/index NULL.htm), explains how performance metrics can be used to create a more effective CEDS for
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Connect SI: Regional Prosperity through Collaborations in Southern Illinois
This report (http://www NULL.knowyourregion NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Connect-SI-Final NULL.pdf) from the NADO Research Foundation (http://nado NULL.org), written with the support of the Delta Regional (http://www NULL.dra NULL.gov/)Authority (DRA) (http://www NULL.dra NULL.gov/), explores how the 23 southernmost counties in Illinois collaborated to increase broadband...
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Alabama Statewide Consolidated Economic Development Strategies: Planning for the Future
The NADO Research Foundation’s... report “Alabama Statewide Consolidated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies: Planning for the Future” (http://www NULL.knowyourregion NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/AL-CEDS-Report-FINAL NULL.pdf) addresses the role that Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) – in this case, Regional Councils – played in the Alabama statewide
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Aligning Strategies to Maximize Impact: Case Studies on Transportation and Economic Development
Read about regional planning and economic development organizations that are taking steps to coordinate planning processes and investment strategies, partner with new entities, document progress, and communicate results in an engaging way.
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The Rise of the Greek Yogurt Industry in Central New York
If 'location, location, location' is the mantra of real estate, 'location, transportation, and logistics' is the driving force in economic development, and that is evident in the meteoric increase in Greek yogurt production shaping central New York's economy.
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Development District Association of Appalachia Impact Brief
The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) (http://www NULL.ddaa-ldd NULL.org) had developed a new publication with the assistance of NADO. The Executive Summary of the report focuses on the role of the DDAA’s Local Development District in fostering regional strategies,...
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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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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.
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Inland Ports: Linking Freight and Regional Economic Development
This report highlights examples where intermodal facilities connecting rail and truck streamline freight movement and position their regions for economic impact.
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Regional Food Systems Infrastructure
Many regional development organizations (RDOs) and councils of governments are exploring how they can support regional food systems infrastructure. In recent years, an emphasis on eating locally grown food has flourished as many Americans have sought to direct more of...