NADO Publications
Reports and publications by the NADO Research Foundation that help you stay up to date and in the know
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Oregon’s Economic Development Districts: Creating Opportunities for Regional Prosperity
This report showcases the work of the 11 Economic Development Districts in Oregon, and how they partner with or provide services to the state’s 36 counties, local and tribal governments to ensure that the many needs of Oregon’s residents, businesses...
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New Mexico Association of Regional Councils: Partnerships, Progress and Promise
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the New Mexico Association of Regional Councils with the development of this impact report. The report, first published in January 2007 and updated in January 2009, profiles the statewide impact of the numerous...
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Partnerships, Strategies and Investments: Moving Idaho Forward in the Global Economy
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the Economic Development Districts of Idaho, Inc. with the development of this report. The publication is part of the group’s renewed efforts to enhance its visibility in the state, manage a more formal...
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Leveling the E-Field: Local Development Districts Promote Forward-Thinking Investments in Appalachia’s Broadband Communications
With technical assistance from NADO, the Development District Association of Appalachia has published this report, which highlights how partnerships between the Appalachian Regional Commission, local development districts, federal, state and local governments have made it possible for the majority of...
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Partnerships, Prosperity and Progress: Comprehensive Regional Approaches to Advancing Oklahoma’s Local Communities
The National Association of Development Organizations assisted the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils with the development of this impact report. This report, which was published in January 2008, profiles the statewide impact of the numerous programs and projects that the...
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Local Development Districts: Linking Workforce and Economic Development
With technical assistance from NADO, the Development District Association of Appalachia has published this report, which highlights how local development districts’ proactive approach in promoting workforce development programs has impacted the economic growth and stability of the Appalachian Region. Released...
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Regional Council Self-Assessment and Resource Toolkit
NADO, in partnership with the Missouri Association of Councils of Governments and Development District of Appalachia, have published this new toolkit intended to assist executive directors of regional councils, along with policy board members, in conducting a preliminary organizational analysis....
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Regional Approaches to Homeland Security Planning and Preparedness: Survey of the Nation’s Regional Development Organizations
This report examines the various regional initiatives, models and strategies that are being used by state and local officials to improve their preparedness, prevention and response capabilities. Released August 2005, 8 pages Click here to view Regional Approaches to Homeland ...
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An Improved Federal Response to Post-Disaster Economic Recovery
Developed by a working group of representatives convened by the International Economic Development Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center and the National Association of Development Organizations, this report identifies capacity, resource and regulatory constraints imposed on...
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NADO Webinar: Land-Based Sustainable Development Strategies in Western North Carolina
June 21, 2011; 2:00 – 3:00 pm (EDT) The NADO Research Foundation is sponsoring a two-part webinar series exploring how regional development organizations are incorporating sustainability principles into their regional planning processes. The first webinar, “Land-Based Sustainable Development Strategies in...