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• [Webinar Recording]: Strengthening Connections Between States and Economic Development Districts

  Posted on: November 17th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  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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• National EDD Leadership Capacity Building Initiative Resource Page

  Posted on: November 8th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  In support of Stronger Districts, Stronger Regions, a National Economic Development District (EDD) Leadership Capacity Building Initiative, the following materials have been gathered on various subjects to assist current and rising executive directors, RDO Board Members, and RDO staff. The...

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• Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions Economic Development Writing & Lecture Series

  Posted on: November 2nd, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  (https://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com/issue-briefs NULL.html)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...

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• NADO Releases 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report

  Posted on: October 18th, 2021 by Rachel Beyerle

  NADO and the NADO Research Foundation released a progress report on the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan on October 18, 2021. The progress report includes milestone updates for the six-pillar action plan. The progress report is available as a PowerPoint or PDF....

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• Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Photo Contest Winners

  Posted on: October 13th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Photo Contest winners and runners-up!  This year, nearly 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 five...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Harnessing the Power of StatsAmerica

  Posted on: September 28th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  In order to plan for what lies ahead tomorrow, communities and regions need accurate and accessible information today. Since 2008, the goal of StatsAmerica (http://www NULL.statsamerica NULL.org/) has been to provide actionable data for economic developers and planners to use...

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• Congratulations to the 2021 NADO Impact Award Recipients

  Posted on: August 25th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  NADO Announces the 2021 Impact Awards Congratulations to the 2021 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards recipients!  The Impact Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional economic development and improved quality of life.  These projects have...

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• [Webinar Recording]: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional Organization Pathway

  Posted on: August 24th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  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 (https://solsmart NULL.org/)team works free of charge with communities and regions...

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• Broadband Resources for Regional Development Organizations

  Posted on: June 22nd, 2021 by Rachel Beyerle

    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...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Exploring a Wealth Creation Approach in Nuclear Host Communities

  Posted on: June 8th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  All nuclear host communities will eventually face a crossroads in determining what kind of place they will be following the closure of the plant. Whether closure is imminent or not anticipated for many years, it is never too early to...

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