Aging Populations and Regional Economic Development: Insights from the 2025 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference Population aging is rapidly transforming regions across the country and
EDD – Tribal Engagement American Indian Tribes hold a unique and sovereign place in the fabric of the United States, with rich histories, cultures, and
This webinar with the International Sustainable Resilience Center (ISRC) and NADO Research Foundation explored how EDDs can best position their regions for disaster preparedness and economic resilience. You’ll hear about key strategies such as establishing information networks, identifying vulnerabilities, developing action plans, utilizing resilience tools, and much more
This webinar with the NADO Research Foundation and StateBook highlighted how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and other Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) can leverage data-driven insights to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters while building long-term economic resilience
The United States is experiencing rapid population aging, which is reshaping regional labor markets, healthcare demands, consumer spending patterns, housing needs, and public services. Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can play a critical role in addressing these challenges and enabling older adults to age in place. This report explores the various regional impacts of population aging, as well as the roles that EDDs can and have filled to ensure people and economies are able to thrive.
When an unexpected crisis threatened to derail an innovative manufacturing project in rural Mississippi, the East Central Planning and Development District (ECPDD) swiftly secured crucial funding to keep it on track. This case study demonstrates how regional economic development organizations can leverage their expertise and connections to provide timely support for local businesses, potentially saving jobs and fostering economic growth in challenging areas.
Introduction Food plays a vital role in our lives. From fields, pastures, and gardens to packing houses and processing facilities to retail spaces, food hubs,
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.
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
View this report to learn how some EDDs are using wealth creation to frame their work in sector-based economic development, helping to develop and encourage partnerships to overcome mutual challenges, including barriers to resilience and workforce development.