This resource provides tips and best practices drawn from the experiences of EDD staff who have managed fee-for-service or contract planning services in their member communities. While the EDDs featured operate in the Southeast, their lessons can apply broadly to districts across the country
A career with an EDD or RDO offers the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the communities and regions you serve. In this video, you’ll hear from four experienced leaders in regional economic development as they reflect on their career paths, the impact of their work, and what it takes to succeed in the field.
The annual Impact Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improving quality of life.
Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions: University of Tennessee and Upper Cumberland Development District Case Study The University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial
As part of the EDD Community of Practice, the NADO Research Foundation hosted UERPC Executive Director Rachelle Howe on a webinar to share actionable strategies to implement wellness initiatives and build healthier, more supportive workplaces for staff at EDDs nationwide.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released its long-awaited revision of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200). This webinar, hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and led by Bob Lloyd, covers the highlights of the revised policies which must be implemented by October 1. It also shows how your organization can confidently use them as you work with partners at the federal, state, and local levels.
The value of establishing effective and ongoing collaborations between EDDs and post-secondary educational providers is on display in southern Utah.
The value of forging meaningful partnerships between EDDs and universities to promote economic resilience and equitable growth is on display in southwestern Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work and work-from-home have become permanent fixtures. With proper programing and infrastructure support, EDDs can leverage this trend to maintain current residency figures and attract new residents. In this EDD CoP tip sheet, NADO looks at the research done by the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Services in partnership with the Buckeye Hills Regional Council to identify tips for EDDs across the country.
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offer unique resources that help increase the capacity of EDDs to carry out their work, including specialized research, training programs, technology transfer, and commercialization capabilities. Read this piece, written by EDD CoP project partner UEDA, for tips on initiating, improving, and sustaining partnerships between EDDs and HEIs.