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• FY2018 Appropriations, Infrastructure Highlight NADO Monthly Legislative Webinar

  Posted on: February 6th, 2018 by NADO Admin

  NADO legislative staff discussed current federal policymaking activities during NADO’s monthly legislative webinar on February 6. Featured topics included the latest on a stopgap extension for FY2018 spending, highlights from the State of the Union Address, a review of the...

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• “CEDS Fundamentals” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: January 30th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  This tutorial provides an introduction to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds), discusses key elements of the CEDS, and covers information about engagement, implementation, and other resources to support your organization during the CEDS process. This presentation...

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• Register for NADO Legislative Update Webinar on February 6

  Posted on: January 29th, 2018 by NADO Admin

  The next NADO Legislative Update is scheduled for February 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET.  The webinar will include the latest activities on current and upcoming appropriations, infrastructure plan update, and a recap of the State of the Union address.  A...

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• Recording Now Available for SWOT and Resilience Webinar

  Posted on: January 18th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages.  One of the four required sections...

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• Registration Now Open for March 21 CEDS Workshop

  Posted on: January 11th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  ***Registration has now closed*** Registration is now open for the NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/)‘s “An Afternoon with the CEDS,” a half-day, interactive training workshop on March 21, 2018 in Arlington, VA immediately following the NADO-DDAA Washington Conference. ...

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• “Incorporating Resilience into the CEDS” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: January 9th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Resilience planning provides a very workable framework to support building strong and prosperous communities and regions.  This 20-minute webinar lecture covers the ins and outs of economic resilience, what it means, why it matters, and how best to incorporate resilience...

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• Infrastructure, Rural Prosperity Highlight NADO Monthly Legislative Webinar

  Posted on: January 9th, 2018 by NADO Admin

  NADO legislative staff discussed current federal policymaking activities during NADO’s monthly legislative webinar on January 9.  Featured topics included remaining fiscal year 2018 appropriations, tax reform, and disaster relief as well as federal actions to address infrastructure and rural development. ...

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• 2018 Congressional Partnership Awards – Call for Nominations

  Posted on: January 5th, 2018 by NADO Admin

  NADO is accepting nominations for the 2018 Congressional Partnership Award.  The Award recognizes members of Congress who have led and supported regional development programs and services.  Criteria for awards is based upon the senator or representative’s leadership and support of...

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• Register for Upcoming Webinar on the SWOT and Resilience

  Posted on: January 5th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages.  One of the four required sections...

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• CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Montana Development Corporation

  Posted on: January 2nd, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  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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