Browse by Tag: economic development
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Two Upcoming Webinars: Transportation & Disaster Recovery and Communication Strategies
NADO and its partners are hosting two free training webinars on different topics in the next two weeks. On Thursday, June 7 at 2 p.m. EDT, the NADO Research Foundation will hold Lessons Learned from Irene: RPC Involvement in Recovery ...
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Know Your Region Webinar: Creating Asset-Based Strategies and Partnerships (5/3/2012)
Public-private partnerships can form dynamic foundations that support the development of regional strategies built upon the strengths and assets of each community. As America looks to restore its manufacturing base and promote American exports, and as more states turn to...
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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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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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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.
