NADO Publications

Reports and publications by the NADO Research Foundation that help you stay up to date and in the know

• Project Development & Management

  Posted on: November 8th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  2 CFR 200 Bob Lloyd, NADO Annual Training Conference 2020: OMB’s Revisions to 2 CFR 200- What’s Changed and What You Need to Do About It The revisions took effect on November 12, 2020. OMB also rolled out the 2020...

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• Organizational Sustainability Resources

  Posted on: November 8th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  EDD/RDO 101 for New Hires NADO Annual Training Conference 2018: Running An Effective EDO: Strategies for New (and soon to be) Executive Directors The turnover rate in RDO executive directors continues to roll along, and much of the turnover is...

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• Advocacy

  Posted on: November 8th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  2022 NADO Legislative Resources Advocacy Resources NADO EDA Resources  EDA Partnership Planning Grants FY23 Fact Sheet  NADO EDA Reauthorization Priorities – February 2022 NADO EDA Slide Deck – Congressional Action Needed  NADO EDA Partnership Planning FY23 Template Letter to Congress...

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

  Posted on: November 2nd, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  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 is the Economic ...

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• NADO Releases 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Progress Report

  Posted on: October 18th, 2021 by NADO Admin

  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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• [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 has been to provide actionable data for economic developers and planners to use in site requests,...

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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 team works free of charge with communities and regions around...

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• Broadband Resources for Regional Development Organizations

  Posted on: June 22nd, 2021 by NADO Admin

    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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• [Webinar Recording]: Supporting Inclusive Economic Development in EDD’s COVID-19 Recovery

  Posted on: May 20th, 2021 by Brett Schwartz

  Recently, the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a new project funding New Growth Innovation Network (NGIN) and sub-awardee NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) to promote inclusive growth strategies for the national network of Economic Development Districts (EDDs).  This...

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