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Presentation Recording and Slides Available for NADO October Legislative Update Webinar
On October 31, NADO legislative staff held a monthly webinar on current activities in Washington providing insight on fiscal year (FY) 2018 appropriations, passage of a FY2018 budget resolution, tax reform, disaster relief spending, and future priorities for Congress and...
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Newsletter Archive: Growing Stronger Economies in Our Nation’s Coal Communities [Updated bi-weekly]
This newsletter contains information about economic diversification, funding opportunities, and upcoming events to improve economic development and quality of life in coal communities across the country.
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NADO Staff Participate in Arizona Rural Transportation Summit
On October 18 – 20, NADO Executive Director Joe McKinney and Associate Director Carrie Kissel participated in the Arizona Rural Transportation Summit (https://www NULL.azrts NULL.org/) in Prescott, Arizona. The summit was hosted by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments and...
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CEDS Spotlight: Southeast Conference
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has the potential to be a true road map that brings together many voices from your region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience. Through the CEDS Spotlight case studies series,...
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Latest on Federal Programs, Congressional To-Do List in Monthly Legislative Briefing
During a September 26 webinar, NADO’s legislative team discussed the latest on congressional appropriations, federal program spending, and current and upcoming policy priorities in Washington. Activities around reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, tax reform, and infrastructure were highlighted as...
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NADO Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary With a Highly Successful Annual Training Conference in Anchorage
NADO marked its 50th Anniversary by hosting the 2017 Annual Training Conference in Anchorage, AK on September 9 – 12, 2017. Over 500 attendees, representing 38 states and the District of Columbia, came together to learn, share best practices, network,...
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NADO Testifies Before House Subcommittee; Discusses EDA, Infrastructure
On September 13, NADO participated in a House subcommittee hearing on infrastructure and economic development titled “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Economic Development Stakeholders’ Perspectives.” Justin Hembree, Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council and NADO Board...
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Explore the 2017 Innovation Awards Story Map
The 2017 NADO Innovation Awards Story Map (https://localgovsales NULL.esri NULL.com/NADO2017a/) is now live! Created by our partners at Esri (https://www NULL.esri NULL.com/en-us/home), the map provides the stories behind each of the award-winning projects. Each year, the Innovation Awards program honors...
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2017 NADO ATC Program Now Available for Download
Click to download the conference program (PDF) Download the conference program (PDF) for NADO’s 2017 Annual Training Conference (ATC), to be held in Anchorage, Alaska, September 9 – 12! The ATC will be hosted at the Dena’ina Civic & Convention...
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NADO Legislative Webinar Briefing: Appropriations and September Congressional Agenda
On August 29, NADO hosted a webinar briefing on appropriations and what to expect from Congress in September. The presentation provides recent news on actions taken by the House and Senate on fiscal year 2018 (FY18) spending measures. There are...