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The National Association of Development Organizations is a national association that promotes regional development strategies, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen economic competitiveness and quality of life within local communities across the country.

Advocacy

NADO's federal advocacy agenda

NADO advocates for federal programs, policies, and initiatives that promote regional community development, economic competitiveness, quality of place, and economic mobility.

Events

NADO Events

NADO events provide opportunities for NADO members and non-members alike to network, engage in peer-learning, share solutions, learn about innovative tools and resources, stay apprised of relevant policy issues and advocacy efforts, and develop new approaches and strategies for facilitating regional community development in communities across the country.

Resources

NADO Resources

The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) provides education, research, and training that supports and strengthens the national network of Regional Development Organizations (RDOs).

Membership

Become a Member

Become a NADO member and gain access to training, resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to help support your regional development work.

About Us

about NADO

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.

Featured Resources

Universities as Regional Anchors: How Economic Development Districts Are Prioritizing Higher Education Partnerships in the CEDS

Drawing on data from the State and Local Economic Development Strategies (SLEDS) database, this brief from the University Economic Development Association examines how EDDs can better incorporate higher education institutions into their CEDS process and plans and shares examples of how EDDs use the CEDS to foster stronger partnerships with universities and colleges.

[Webinar]: Building Partnerships to Support Regional Economic Growth

Over the past four years, New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) has managed the Economic Partnership Alliance, training 141 organizations and supporting 24 cross-sector partnerships across the country. Insights from this initiative, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), have been distilled into the Economic Alliance Playbook, which were shared on this webinar hosted by the NADO Research Foundation as part of the EDD Community of Practice.

EDDs in Action: Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission

This installment of the EDDs in Action video series showcases the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC), an Economic Development District (EDD) serving five counties in Virginia. In this video, you’ll see how CSPDC works alongside local partners and businesses to strengthen communities and expand economic opportunity through investments in site readiness, workforce training, business development, and placemaking.