National RPO Council of Peers
RPO Council of Peers 2024-2026 Term Appointed as of November 8, 2024 AK: Kaitlyn Jared, Southeast Conference AL: Joey Holt, Northwest Alabama Council of Local
March 11, 2024
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Virtual EDD Chapter Meet Ups
Virtual EDD Chapter Meet Ups provide a space for Economic Development District staff to connect and network quarterly in small group discussions with peers in their EDA regions/NADO chapters.
February 12, 2024
EDD CoP – Peer Learning Opportunities
Peer Learning The NADO Research Foundation manages a variety of virtual Peer Learning Communities as part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice. These
January 25, 2024
New Executive Directors
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS New Executive Directors at the 400+ Economic Development Districts face a variety of challenges when starting in their role. While each organization
February 6, 2024
2024 Annual Report
We encourage you to review our Annual Report for a further look of the work our team, partners, and members helped accomplish in 2024.
April 16, 2025
Annual Report
We encourage you to review our Annual Report for a further look of the work our team, partners, and members helped accomplish in 2023.
January 18, 2024
CEDS Peer Exchange Groups
Through the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP), the NADO Research Foundation is forming small groups (4-5 people) of EDD staff who manage their region’s CEDS.
August 8, 2024
NADO Mentor Program
Through the EDD Community of Practice, NADO Research Foundation is seeking Experienced Executive Directors (those who have been in the role at least 7 years) to serve as Mentors and New Executive Directors (those who have been in the role no more than 5 years) to serve as Mentees. This one-year program aims to help new Executive Directors address the challenges facing their organizations and regions by connecting with experienced RDO leaders.
January 9, 2024
EDA Denver TPEL
2025 Cohort Information With support from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development (EDD) Denver Regional Office (ED24DEN0G0377), the NADO Research Foundation is pleased to
December 19, 2023
Where Things Stand: Status of the FY 2026 Appropriations Cycle
As August recess approaches, Congress continues to work through the annual appropriations process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. While some progress has been made, there is still a long road ahead to avoid a government shutdown and ensure stable funding for key federal programs.
July 30, 2025