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Registration Open for “An Afternoon with the CEDS” (March 16)
The NADO Research Foundation is excited to announce “An Afternoon with the CEDS,” (https://docs NULL.google NULL.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6TvJxd79yutJ9mUe6Pc_o67x_8GGK09GxoiTcy51dEXpVWA/viewform) a free half-day, interactive training event to be held on March 16, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Arlington, Virginia immediately following...
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[Webinar Recording]: Strengthening Connections Between States and Economic Development Districts
As pandemic recovery continues throughout the United States, there is a tremendous opportunity right now to better coordinate economic development planning efforts at the state and regional levels to drive prosperity and resilience. The NADO Research Foundation and Center for...
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National EDD Leadership Capacity Building Initiative Resource Page
In support of Stronger Districts, Stronger Regions, a National Economic Development District (EDD) Leadership Capacity Building Initiative, the following materials have been gathered on various subjects to assist current and rising executive directors, RDO Board Members, and RDO staff. The...
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Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions Economic Development Writing & Lecture Series
(https://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com/issue-briefs NULL.html)In the spring and fall of 2021, the NADO Research Foundation reached out to experts and thought leaders across the country to reflect on key issues and trends impacting the field of regional economic development. The result...
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NADO Releases 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report
NADO and the NADO Research Foundation released a progress report on the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan on October 18, 2021. The progress report includes milestone updates for the six-pillar action plan. The progress report is available as a PowerPoint or PDF....
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NADO Conference Program Now Available!
We look forward to seeing you at NADO’s 2021 Annual Training Conference (ATC), Moving Forward, which will be held in Portland, Oregon on October 16 – 19, 2021. The conference will be at the Hilton Downtown Portland (https://www NULL.hilton NULL.com/en/hotels/pdxphhh-hilton-portland-downtown/),...
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Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Photo Contest winners and runners-up! This year, nearly 100 images were submitted from members across the country that demonstrated what makes their regions great places to live, work, and play. Images were judged in five...
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[Webinar Recording]: Harnessing the Power of StatsAmerica
In order to plan for what lies ahead tomorrow, communities and regions need accurate and accessible information today. Since 2008, the goal of StatsAmerica (http://www NULL.statsamerica NULL.org/) has been to provide actionable data for economic developers and planners to use...
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Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Impact Award Recipients
NADO Announces the 2021 Impact Awards Congratulations to the 2021 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards recipients! The Impact Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improved quality of life. These projects have...
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[Webinar Recording]: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway
Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy supply, especially as the price of solar installations has continued to decrease. The SolSmart (https://solsmart NULL.org/)team works free of charge with communities and regions...