Regional Development Publications
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[Case Study]: Supporting Resilient Water Systems: Pennyrile ADD Builds Institutional Knowledge
The Challenge of Retaining Institutional Knowledge at Small Water Systems An important but often overlooked management problem for small organizations is retaining institutional knowledge through the years. This concept refers to the collection of unwritten or decentralized information accumulated over...
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Solsmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption Webinar + Report
On March 30, 2022, the NADO Research Foundation, the National Association of Regional Councils, and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council hosted a discussion with three Regional Development Organizations that have been involved in SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway Program...
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2022 “Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials Now Available
Nearly 60 participants from across the United States came together in Arlington, Virginia for the NADO Research Foundation’s “Afternoon with the CEDS” workshop on March 16, 2022. This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)...
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[Case Study]: Supporting Resilient Water Systems: Lumber River COG’s Teaching Tuesdays Education Series
RDOs and Water Systems: A Collaborative Effort In much the same way that water systems consist of many interconnected parts all working together in support of the whole, a collaborative network of organizations and partners must also be in place...
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[Webinar Recording]: Embracing Change in St. James, MN
During this webinar, learn how a group of committed, caring, and passionate residents of St. James, MN (pop. 4,750) chose to embrace the changing population demographic in their small town as an opportunity. In the process of getting to know...
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[Webinar Recording]: Strengthening Connections Between States and Economic Development Districts
As pandemic recovery continues throughout the United States, there is a tremendous opportunity right now to better coordinate economic development planning efforts at the state and regional levels to drive prosperity and resilience. The NADO Research Foundation and Center for...
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Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions Economic Development Writing & Lecture Series
In the spring and fall of 2021, the NADO Research Foundation reached out to experts and thought leaders across the country to reflect on key issues and trends impacting the field of regional economic development. The result is the Economic ...
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[Webinar Recording]: Harnessing the Power of StatsAmerica
In order to plan for what lies ahead tomorrow, communities and regions need accurate and accessible information today. Since 2008, the goal of StatsAmerica has been to provide actionable data for economic developers and planners to use in site requests,...
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[Webinar Recording]: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway
Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy supply, especially as the price of solar installations has continued to decrease. The SolSmart team works free of charge with communities and regions around...
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Broadband Resources for Regional Development Organizations
Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) across the country are planning for the expansion of broadband internet service to meet the growing needs of employers, businesses, educational facilities, healthcare, community services, transportation, and tourism. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted where gaps...