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Registration Open for “Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop (March 20)
The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/) is excited to announce the second annual “An Afternoon with the CEDS” (https://docs NULL.google NULL.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchN6phrybS8IWexIPF82gqlpFJvxur7Dm1y7qhe38s-eD-kQ/viewform) workshop, a half-day, interactive training event on March 20, 2019 in Arlington, VA immediately following NADO and DDAA’s ...
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CEDS Spotlight: River Valley Regional Commission
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has the potential to be a true road map that brings together many voices from your region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience. Through the CEDS Spotlight case studies series,...
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“RDOs: Supporting Water Infrastructure & Improving Quality of Life” Webinar Recording
Every day, regional development organizations (RDOs) are working to improve the lives of residents in communities across the country. Known locally as councils of governments, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, and other names, RDOs provide various types of support...
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“Strategies to Support Economic Diversification” Webinar Tutorial
Planning for economic diversification is an important undertaking to explore through your Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com). Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable...
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Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Photo Contest winners and runners-up! This year, over 100 images were submitted from members across the country that demonstrated what makes their regions great places to live, work, and play. Images were judged in four...
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Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Innovation Award Recipients
NADO Announces 2018 Innovation Award Recipients in Honor of Aliceann Wohlbruck Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Innovation Awards recipients! Each year, the Innovation Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional community and economic development and...
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“Moving the CEDS Forward: Communication and Collaboration” Webinar Tutorial
After your organization has put so much time and effort into developing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com), the last thing you want is for no one to know about it! This 20-minute webinar lecture features key...
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RDOs: Supporting Water Infrastructure and Improving Quality of Life
Every day, regional development organizations (RDOs) are working to improve the lives of residents in communities across the country. Known locally as councils of governments, regional planning commissions, economic development districts, and other names, RDOs provide various types of support...
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LOT Coalition Requests Sustained Investments for Transportation Programs
This week, the Local Officials in Transportation (LOT) Coalition sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations committees requesting continued investments in transportation programs. Funding priorities outlined in the letter include Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP), Federal Transit Administration...
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Madelia Strong: A Case Study in Economic Resilience
On February 3, 2016, a fire swept through Madelia, MN’s Main Street in the middle of a snowstorm, destroying nine businesses. Today, recovery in the city continues. With more than $250,000 in local support, all eight buildings have been rebuilt,...
