The EDDs in Action Case Studies Series demonstrates the wide breadth of programs, projects, and initiatives EDDs support and implement to improve their regions, making them more resilient, prosperous, and better prepared for the future
In August 2022 with the support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) embarked on a five-year effort to build and nurture the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP).
Across the country, there are nearly 400 federally-designated Economic Development Districts (EDDs) that promote economic development planning and project implementation in distressed urban, suburban, and rural regions.
In March 2022, the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) hosted the session “Strengthening Regions through Equity and Economic Inclusion Strategies” as part of the NADO
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
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
Setting the Stage for Redevelopment Located on Interstate 80 about 75 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada, the small city of Lovelock is home to just under
Click for a printable PDF version Putting the Issues in Context Nuclear power plants can bring significant economic benefits to the regions where they are
As part of its Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions programming, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a webinar series March through May 2021 focused on CEDS, recovery, and
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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.
