The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) is a leading voice in Washington, DC, advocating for federal programs and policies that promote regional community development and economic competitiveness.
This report examines how longstanding relationships, shared expertise, and regional coordination enables EDDs to serve as core resilience infrastructure.
This case study highlights how the Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission (PTRPC) in Missouri facilitated the transformation of Marshall Junction from an underutilized interchange into a growing economic gateway for the region through strategic planning, grant writing, partnership development, funding coordination, and project management.
Two of West Virginia’s Economic Development Districts, Region 4 Planning and Development Council and Region VII Planning and Development Council are featured in this edition of EDDs in Action. In this video, you’ll see how these EDDs are partnering with local communities and organizations to advance water infrastructure, industrial development, and tourism initiatives.
The discussion focuses on how regional planning expertise can support partners seeking to translate childcare challenges into actionable economic evidence.
This webinar, co-hosted by the Economic Development District Community of Practice and the Revolving Loan Fund Community of Practice, discusses practical considerations for RLF operators looking to integrate AI tools into their workflows.
This webinar explores how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are tackling the social determinants of health to build stronger, more resilient communities.
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