Webinar – Stronger Together: Cooperative Models
This webinar explores how cooperative models can help communities respond to disruption, retain jobs, and reposition key industries for growth.
June 25, 2026
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Tips for EDDs on Contracting Planning Services for Member Communities
This resource provides tips and best practices drawn from the experiences of EDD staff who have managed fee-for-service or contract planning services in their member communities. While the EDDs featured operate in the Southeast, their lessons can apply broadly to districts across the country
June 1, 2026
Video: A Career in Regional Economic Development
A career with an EDD or RDO offers the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the communities and regions you serve. In this video, you’ll hear from four experienced leaders in regional economic development as they reflect on their career paths, the impact of their work, and what it takes to succeed in the field.
May 26, 2026
Building Capacity and Strengthening EDD-University Connections In Arkansas
This case study demonstrates how University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service (UADA Extension) partners with all eight EDA-designated Economic Development Districts in Arkansas to strengthen regional capacity, with a focus on its long-standing collaboration with the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District (WAPDD). It highlights how coordinated efforts in training, data sharing, and community facilitation have evolved into a scalable, locally rooted model for university–EDD partnerships.
May 12, 2026
Building Connection and Economic Opportunity Through Community Forestry
In 2023, Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) in eastern North Carolina received funding to hire a dedicated staff member to establish a Community Forestry Program. The new position allowed UCPCOG to expand its regional service offerings and respond to growing member interest in urban and community forestry as a tool to support livability, resilience, and local capacity building, particularly in economically distressed communities with limited staff and resources.
April 29, 2026
[Webinar]: Why Clusters Matter: Industry-focused Strategies for Regional Economic Competitiveness
This webinar showed how cluster strategies align business, workforce, and public investment, shared real examples from Economic Development District staff using cluster analysis, and outlined practical steps for regions to launch or strengthen their own cluster initiatives.
April 8, 2026
Chicken Before the Egg: How Central Virginia Poultry Farmers Turned a Crisis into a Cooperative
In March 2023, Tyson Foods announced the closure of its Glen Allen, Virginia facility, leaving hundreds of local poultry growers and their 265 farmer‑owned production houses without long‑standing contracts. This case study examines how a broad coalition of regional partners, including the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC), the area’s Economic Development District (EDD), mobilized to respond and chart a path forward.
February 24, 2026
Applying an Economic Development Lens to Childcare Webinar Recording
The discussion focuses on how regional planning expertise can support partners seeking to translate childcare challenges into actionable economic evidence.
January 21, 2026
EDDs In Action Video: Mid-Shore Regional Council
This video highlights how the Mid-Shore Regional Council is driving economic growth and prosperity across Maryland’s Eastern Shore. As the region’s Economic Development District, Mid-Shore fosters collaboration among local governments, businesses, and community leaders.
January 6, 2026
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