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Summertime with the CEDS
The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to host “Summertime with the CEDS,” a mix of free online content to support your CEDS planning and implementation efforts. Due to COVID-19, our annual “Afternoon with the CEDS” workshop and National CEDS Forum...
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[Webinar Recording]: EDA Cares Act Funding
On May 19, 2020, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org) and officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov) hosted a webinar to share information about the $1.5 billion in...
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[Webinar Recording]: The Long and Winding Road to Economic Recovery
Much uncertainty lies ahead as communities and regions begin to recover from the economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though there is no playbook for this current situation, lessons learned from other long-term recovery efforts can serve as a foundation...
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Rural Wealth Creation Webinar 5/4: COVID-19 Response and Recovery
On May 4, 2020, form 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET, the WealthWorks rural wealth creation network will held a peer learning webinar focused on Supporting Local Economies During and After Pandemic Response. Attendees learned the basics of rural wealth creation...
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RDO COVID-19 Resource Center (Updated Regularly)
(Last updated July 8, 2020) As we adjust to life with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NADO and NADO Research Foundation staff are working to advocate on your behalf, connect you with each other, and collect the latest information and best...
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A Message to Our Members Regarding COVID-19
Dear NADO members, Last week was certainly one of the most unprecedented weeks our nation has ever experienced. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged all of our daily routines—school closures, offices moving to remote working situations, travel restrictions, business shut...
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“CEDS in Action” Case Studies Series
(https://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com/ceds-in-action NULL.html) The goal of the CEDS process is not just to create an accessible, well-researched, and engaging planning document – though that’s really important! It is ultimately meant to encourage action and create the space for impactful...
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Data Deep Dive Webinar Series Recordings
To reach its full potential, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds) should be grounded in accurate and accessible data that facilitates a region-wide conversation about economic development. Without a solid understanding of key metrics, trends, demographics, and...
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[Webinar Recording]: CEDS Content Guidelines Update for Opportunity Zones
In January 2020, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov) updated its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) Content Guidelines (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds) to help communities across America maximize their ability to attract investment to Opportunity Zones. These new...
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Save the Date: National Regional Transportation Conference (July 28-30, 2020)
National Regional Transportation Conference July 28 – 30, 2020 Marriott Country Club Plaza | Kansas City, Missouri UPDATE Planning for the National Regional Transportation Conference and National CEDS Forum is on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our event...