This case study highlights how the East Texas Council of Governments demonstrates its value to local communities by designing annual Regional Solutions Reports for all the 14 counties it serves as well as a region-wide report highlighting impact and services provided
Social Media NADO Professional Development Webinar Series 2018: Social Media Basics for RDOs Social media: just what is it and does it have a place
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This webinar with the NADO Research Foundation and Formation PR + Brand shared tools and techniques that you can use to incorporate eye-catching and informative messaging, design,
After your organization has put so much time and effort into developing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the last thing you want is for
How well is your organization communicating to its stakeholders about what the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is and how it supports your region? The
In today’s world of virtual and visual information, regional development organizations (RDOs) have the opportunity to harness technology to better tell their story. At NADO’s
[Click here to download the Powerpoint slides (PDF)] On Wednesday, April 16, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a webinar showcasing case studies in community and
This session occurred on August 26, 2013 at the Annual Training Conference in San Francisco, CA. Participants boosted their communication skills by attending this session
An Inclusive-Planning Process In 2008, the City of Biddeford began a new chapter in its vibrant history when it entered into a partnership with the
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Joe McKinney serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). Headquartered in Washington DC, NADO provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation’s 500+ regional planning and development organizations.
Joe has thirty-one years of experience having served in city, county, regional, national association, and government management since 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a candidate for a master’s degree in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill.
McKinney has provided congressional testimony on numerous occasions regarding the importance of regional development organizations in helping shape the nation’s economic growth. He is nationally recognized for promoting innovative solutions in areas such as planning and economic development, workforce development, transportation and transit, and aging services.