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• 2017 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards Announced

  Posted on: April 19th, 2017 by Carrie Kissel

  Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards!  These organizations will be recognized at a special roundtable reception during the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/events/rpo2017/), occurring June 28 – 30 in Denver, Colorado. ...

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• Learn More about Recent NADO RF Publications

  Posted on: April 11th, 2017 by Carrie Kissel

  The NADO Research Foundation has released a flyer showcasing recent publications on economic development, regional and rural transportation, resilience, and other regional economic development and planning topics.

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• Congress to Adjourn for Two-Week Recess; FY2017 Continuing Resolution Expires April 28

  Posted on: April 7th, 2017 by NADO Admin

  The House and Senate will be on recess from April 10 – 24.  When they return, some form of a spending measure for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2017 must be passed before current funding runs out on April...

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• Recording and Slides Available for Innovation Index 2.0 Webinar

  Posted on: April 7th, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org) and the Indiana Business Research Center (IBRC) (https://www NULL.iu NULL.edu/~ibrciuws/index NULL.html) hosted a webinar that took a closer look at the Innovation Index 2.0 (http://www NULL.statsamerica NULL.org/ii2/), a new web index from StatsAmerica...

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• Apply for a 2017 NADO Innovation Award (April 3 – June 3)

  Posted on: April 2nd, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  The 2017 NADO Innovation Awards submission window will run from April 3 – June 3.  The NADO Innovation Awards program, started in 1986, recognizes member organizations that demonstrate innovative approaches to regional economic and community development.  Previous award-winning projects have...

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• Share Your Stories and Memories as NADO Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

  Posted on: April 2nd, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  As NADO marks its 50th anniversary in 2017, the time is right to reflect on our past, present, and future. We are celebrating the successes and achievements of our members and the important work you do to serve your communities...

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• Administration Submits Fiscal Year 2017 Spending Recommendations

  Posted on: March 29th, 2017 by NADO Admin

  The Trump administration has transmitted to the House and Senate Appropriations committees its recommended funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2017 spending bills.  The proposed funding levels would reduce spending by $17.9 billion for the remainder of the fiscal year,...

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• Two Upcoming NADO RF Webinars: Stats America (4/4), Preserving Rail (4/21)

  Posted on: March 29th, 2017 by Carrie Kissel

  Two upcoming NADO Research Foundation webinars will provide information for regional planning and economic development professionals. April 4, 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Better Planning through Better Data: A Closer Look at the Stats America Innovation Index 2.0 April 21, 1:00...

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• NADO Presents 2017 Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS)

  Posted on: March 24th, 2017 by NADO Admin

  During the National Association of Development Organization’s Washington Policy Conference on March 21, Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) was presented with the 2017 NADO Legislator of the Year Award. NADO Executive Director Joe McKinney and Steve Russell, Executive Director of the...

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• NADO Presents 2017 Legislator of the Year Award to Senator Jon Tester (D-MT)

  Posted on: March 24th, 2017 by NADO Admin

  NADO President Lynne Keller Forbes presents Sen. Jon Tester with the NADO Legislator of the Year AwardDuring the National Association of Development Organization’s Washington Policy Conference on March 21, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) was presented with the 2017 NADO Legislator...

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