Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Ends After 43 Days
On November 12, President Trump signed into law a stopgap funding package, formally ending the 43-day government shutdown that began on October 1.
November 14, 2025
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AI as a Tool for Economic Development Districts: Considerations and Best Practices
This resource explores how AI tools can offer powerful opportunities for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) to improve efficiency and productivity.
November 13, 2025
From Wonder Bread to WonderBlock: Ogden’s Recipe for Downtown Revival
Located along the Wasatch Front a little less than 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden is home to roughly 90,000 residents across 26 square miles. The city boasts a rich mix of historic, cultural, recreational, and natural assets. Learn more about NADO’s Mobile Workshop to Downtown Ogden during the Annual Training Conference.
November 7, 2025
Tip Sheet: How to Map a Wealth Creation Value Chain
This tip sheet is meant for organizations interested in mapping out value chains around specific market opportunities.
November 7, 2025
AI and RLFs Webinar Recording
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.
October 7, 2025
Webinar Recording: Innovative Approaches by EDDs to Address Social Determinants of Health
This webinar explores how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are tackling the social determinants of health to build stronger, more resilient communities.
September 25, 2025
EDA Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity
On September 16, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This update, the first since October 1, 2024, was to “specify EDA’s updated investment priorities and to make other technical changes.”
September 19, 2025
NADO Past President Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Strengthening Rural America
On Thursday, September 18, Lynne Keller Forbes, President/CEO of the South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG) and Past President of NADO, participated in a congressional hearing convened by the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
September 19, 2025
From Vacant to Vibrant Webinar Series
This webinar series includes real-world examples, actionable tools, and fresh ideas for EDD staff and partners looking to spark economic growth, fill empty spaces, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
September 18, 2025
Wisdom from the Field: 10 Practical Tips for EDD Staff to Improve Projects and Programs
This resource shares ten pieces of advice from Economic Development District staff whose 2025 NADO Impact Award-winning projects show how vision, planning, and collaboration can lead to meaningful results.
September 8, 2025