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• 2018 NADO Innovation Award Application

  Posted on: May 14th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Please read the program rules and instructions prior to completing the application here.  Applications cannot be saved and returned to at a later time – please consider preparing your information in advance and pasting into the fields when you...

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• 2018 Professional Development Webinar Series

  Posted on: May 3rd, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Professional Development Webinar Series, scheduled to run from May through November. These webinars will provide an in-depth look at the latest news and trends affecting regional development organization management, staffing,...

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• “An Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials

  Posted on: March 26th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Staff from over 25 Economic Development Districts from across the country came together in Arlington, Virginia for “An Afternoon with the CEDS” on March 21.  This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda...

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• NADO Announces 2018 Congressional Partnership Awards

  Posted on: March 22nd, 2018 by NADO Admin

  The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has announced recipients of the 2018 Congressional Partnership Awards. The award recognizes members of Congress for their leadership and contribution to regional economic and community development. The biennial awards program recognizes members of...

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• CEDS Central

  Posted on: March 9th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  CEDS Central is home to the NADO Research Foundation's CEDS training materials, all in one convenient spot. These materials include reports, case studies, videos, webinars, and more on planning, developing, and implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

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• “Leading the Way on Resilience” Animated Video

  Posted on: March 7th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) has released a short, animated video that highlights the multiple roles that regional development organizations (RDOs) play in fostering and strengthening resilience in their regions.  Because no part of the country is immune from...

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• Back By Popular Demand! CEDS Office Hours

  Posted on: March 1st, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Economic development staff from any organization or tribe developing or implementing a CEDS are encouraged to participate in these free 1-on-1 phone calls with Nathan Ohle, executive director of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) (https://rcap NULL.org/) and former Senior...

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• Webinar Briefing: Strengthening Economies in Our Nation’s Coal-Reliant Communities

  Posted on: February 8th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Despite the challenges caused by the decline in the coal industry and its effect on local communities, there is a powerful movement underway across the country as coal-reliant regions seek to change their fortunes through economic diversification.  With funding from...

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• Integrating Economic Resilience in Performance-based Transportation Planning

  Posted on: February 2nd, 2018 by Carrie Kissel

  Using information from dozens of regional planning and development organizations and their partners, the report suggests a framework for considering economic resilience and the input of economic development stakeholders throughout a performance-based planning process.

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• “CEDS Fundamentals” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: January 30th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  This tutorial provides an introduction to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds), discusses key elements of the CEDS, and covers information about engagement, implementation, and other resources to support your organization during the CEDS process. This presentation...

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