This resource will address some key points in establishing a regional Brownfields RLF and provide helpful tips for getting a regional or local-specific program off the ground.
The Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP) and the Revolving Loan Fund Community of Practice (RLF CoP) hosted the RLF 201 workshop on Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. ET.
Past Award Winners 2025 Award Recipients Congratulations to the 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards recipients! The 2025 class of awardees consists of 90 projects from
This 15-minute video tutorial and accompanying brief shares ideas for how EDDs can best incorporate workforce development and upskilling strategies into the CEDS process and document. Topics include: Workforce Development as Infrastructure; Data-Driven and Targeted Upskilling; and Holistic and Inclusive Economic Strategies
There are no additional member dues required to participate in RPO America, beyond the dues an organization already pays to be a member of NADO.
This guide provides an introductory overview of tribal engagement strategies for staff
at Economic Development Districts (EDDs). It also It highlights the value
of looking at economic development holistically and inclusively.
This tip sheet, provided through the EDD Community of Practice program, provides some tips for EDDs in better engaging these valuable partners in regional economic development and building mutually beneficial relationships.
What is RPO America? RPO America is a program affiliate of NADO that serves as the national professional network for regional, rural, and small metro
These Issue Briefs use case studies to discuss how states and EDDs can work together to improve outcomes in several important strategic area including aligning the CEDS development process, infrastructure, building relationships and more.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released its long-awaited revision of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200). This webinar, hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and led by Bob Lloyd, covers the highlights of the revised policies which must be implemented by October 1. It also shows how your organization can confidently use them as you work with partners at the federal, state, and local levels.