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CEDS Spotlight: Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development 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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Conference Presentations Available for “Strengthening Economies in the West”
(http://diversifyeconomies NULL.org/2017/04/strengthening-economies-in-the-west-a-regional-forum-for-coal-reliant-communities/) The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org) and the National Association of Counties (http://www NULL.naco NULL.org) hosted the Strengthening Economies in the West Forum (http://diversifyeconomies NULL.org/2017/04/strengthening-economies-in-the-west-a-regional-forum-for-coal-reliant-communities/)on April 19-21 at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado, with the support...
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Recent CEDS Training Presentation Materials Now Available
On April 12, the NADO Research Foundation delivered a CEDS training to executive directors and planning staff of Kentucky’s 15 Area Development Districts (http://www NULL.kcadd NULL.org/). Topics covered in the training included: What is the CEDS? Changes to CEDS –...
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Webinar Materials Available: Access vs. Isolation: Preserving Rail Connectivity
On April 21, 1 – 2:00 p.m. ET, the NADO Research Foundation held the free webinar Access vs. Isolation: Preserving Rail Connectivity. As regional economies change over time, the demand for transportation facilities and services also evolves. Nationally, coal’s share...
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2017 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards! These organizations will be recognized at a special roundtable reception during the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/events/rpo2017/), occurring June 28 – 30 in Denver, Colorado. ...
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Learn More about Recent NADO RF Publications
The NADO Research Foundation has released a flyer showcasing recent publications on economic development, regional and rural transportation, resilience, and other regional economic development and planning topics.
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Apply for a 2017 NADO Innovation Award (April 3 – June 3)
The 2017 NADO Innovation Awards submission window will run from April 3 – June 3. The NADO Innovation Awards program, started in 1986, recognizes member organizations that demonstrate innovative approaches to regional economic and community development. Previous award-winning projects have...
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Two Upcoming NADO RF Webinars: Stats America (4/4), Preserving Rail (4/21)
Two upcoming NADO Research Foundation webinars will provide information for regional planning and economic development professionals. April 4, 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Better Planning through Better Data: A Closer Look at the Stats America Innovation Index 2.0 April 21, 1:00...
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Registration Open for Regional Forum for Western Coal-Reliant Communities (April 19-21)
(http://www NULL.naco NULL.org/events/strengthening-economies-west-regional-forum-coal-reliant-communities)Is your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your community? Join the NADO...
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RTPO Peer Exchange Summary
The peer exchange summary covers discussion of a small group of regional transportation planners and state Department of Transportation planning staff, as well as engagement with a larger and diverse group of professionals attending the summit Moving Rural America.
