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NADO and LISC Hosting Special Presentation on Opportunity Zones
On July 24, NADO and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (http://www NULL.lisc NULL.org/) (LISC) will hold a featured webinar on the new Opportunity Zones program. The presentation, Taking the Opportunity: A Guide to Opportunity Zones, will introduce participants to the...
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Registration Open: Virtual Peer Exchange on Economic Development Engagement in Transportation Planning
Are you interested in boosting the engagement of business and economic development stakeholders in your transportation planning processes? Do you need to better understand their perspectives on transportation infrastructure? Want to pick up some tips on communication and engagement strategies...
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CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region
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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[Webinar Recording]: Getting the Most Out of StatsAmerica to Enhance Your CEDS
A foundational element of every impactful Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com) is the effective use of accurate and relevant data. The right data can make all the difference when planning, writing, implementing, and benchmarking your CEDS. It...
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Apply for a 2018 NADO Innovation Award
Submit your Innovation Awards applications now through July 20 and get recognized for the valuable work your organization does for your region! NADO’s Innovation Awards program recognizes our member organizations that are making a real impact in their regions through...
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2018 Professional Development Webinar Series
The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Professional Development Webinar Series, scheduled to run from May through November. These webinars will provide an in-depth look at the latest news and trends affecting regional development organization management, staffing,...
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U.S. DOT Announces $1.5 Billion BUILD Discretionary Grant Program; Webinar Series Planned for May
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity inviting applications for $1.5 billion in surface transportation grants provided by the fiscal year (FY) 2018 omnibus appropriations act. The program, Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development...
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House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill on Party-Line Vote
This week, the House Agriculture Committee approved the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (https://www NULL.congress NULL.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hr2%22%5D%7D&r=1) (H.R. 2), on a party-line vote of 26 – 20. The hours-long mark-up was dominated by debate over the farm bill’s nutrition title...
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Senator Shelby Begins Tenure as Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee
On April 11, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) was selected by fellow Senate Republicans to serve as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Shelby previously served as vice chairman. The appointment follows the retirement of former Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) who...
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House Agriculture Committee Releases Text of 2018 Farm Bill; Markup Scheduled for April 18
This week, the House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway (R-TX) introduced H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. Commonly known as the farm bill, the legislation addresses policy issues facing farmers and ranchers as well as national food...