About Resources
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WealthWorks Rural Economic Development Case Studies
This series of case studies examines how livelihoods are being improved and communities are undergoing development in a variety of economic sectors and rural places around the U.S.
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Rural Transportation Technical Assistance Reports
From late 2017 to early 2019, the NADO Research Foundation and project partner Small Urban, Rural, and Tribal Center on Mobility (a consortium led by the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University) conducted technical assistance related to rural transportation...
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[Webinar Recording]: Unleashing the Economic Power of Small-Scale Manufacturing
Retail is shrinking, storefronts sit empty, and residents are underemployed. You know that the demand for retail and office space is changing, but you’re not sure what comes next. You worry about how to keep your youth from leaving town...
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WealthWorks Evaluation Framework
This evaluation framework, developed by real-world practitioners, describes a series of indicators for measuring wealth creation impacts in asset-based, inclusive economic development efforts.
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National CEDS Forum (June 18-20, 2019)
Program Agenda Available Here The first-ever National CEDS Forum will take place June 18 – 20, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio at the Hyatt Regency Columbus (https://www NULL.hyatt NULL.com/en-US/hotel/ohio/hyatt-regency-columbus/cmhrc). This free event will bring together staff from Economic Development Districts, regional...
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Transportation Financing and Value Capture Webinar: 2/27
Do you have a transportation infrastructure project in search of a financing source? Are you working with local partners to develop a pipeline of shovel-ready projects? Do you need a stronger understanding of existing financing tools in order to shape ...
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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...