Publications

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

• Vibrant Rural Communities Case Studies Series

  Posted on: December 10th, 2012 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation’s Vibrant Rural Communities case studies series highlights how rural regions and small towns across the country are growing local and regional economies and creating stronger communities. This series shows how small towns can leverage a wide...

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• Aligning Strategies to Maximize Impact: Case Studies on Transportation and Economic Development

  Posted on: October 10th, 2012 by Carrie Kissel

  Read about regional planning and economic development organizations that are taking steps to coordinate planning processes and investment strategies, partner with new entities, document progress, and communicate results in an engaging way.

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• 2012 NADO Innovation Awards

  Posted on: October 4th, 2012 by Kate Humphrey

  The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) annual Innovation Awards program has been acknowledging creative approaches to regional community and economic development since 1986. Since the program’s inception, more than 1,300 projects have been honored. The 2012 Innovation Award winners...

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• The Rise of the Greek Yogurt Industry in Central New York

  Posted on: September 26th, 2012 by Carrie Kissel

  If 'location, location, location' is the mantra of real estate, 'location, transportation, and logistics' is the driving force in economic development, and that is evident in the meteoric increase in Greek yogurt production shaping central New York's economy.

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• Collaborative Leadership: Partnerships between Regional Development Organizations and Community Foundations

  Posted on: July 23rd, 2012 by Kathy Nothstine

  In an era of tightening government budgets, regional planning and development organizations need to think creatively about developing and funding initiatives that improve communities’ quality of life

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• Development District Association of Appalachia Impact Brief

  Posted on: July 18th, 2012 by Matt Black

  The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) (http://www NULL.ddaa-ldd NULL.org) had developed a new publication with the assistance of NADO. The Executive Summary of the report focuses on the role of the DDAA’s Local Development District in fostering regional strategies,...

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• Lessons Learned from Irene: Vermont RPCs Address Transportation System Recovery

  Posted on: June 29th, 2012 by Kate Humphrey

  One week after striking the U.S. east coast as a category 1 hurricane, Irene arrived in Vermont on August 27, 2011. Flooding was devastating for transportation infrastructure, leading the RPCs to assist the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) in the recovery.

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• Regional Resilience

  Posted on: April 17th, 2012 by Matt Black

  The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Rural Futures Lab™ and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation Release New Report on Assessing Current Policy and Practice Relating to Regional Resilience The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce...

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• Freight Transportation and Economic Development: Planning for the Panama Canal Expansion

  Posted on: March 16th, 2012 by Carrie Kissel

  This new NADO Research Foundation report provides an overview of possible effects of the Panama Canal expansion on the U.S., as well as efforts of some coastal ports and inland regions to capitalize on potential economic opportunities.

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• Role of RDOs in Business Development Finance

  Posted on: January 20th, 2012 by Matthew Chase

  This report highlights the innovative approaches being taken by five regional development organizations (RDO) in Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Wisconsin to spur job growth through new business startups or existing business expansions.

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