Regional and Community Planning
Find tools to assist planners, economic development practitioners and those interested in sustainable development initiatives
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“Leading the Way on Resilience” Animated Video
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
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
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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“CEDS Fundamentals” Webinar Tutorial
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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Recording Now Available for SWOT and Resilience Webinar
A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages. One of the four required sections...
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Registration Now Open for March 21 CEDS Workshop
***Registration has now closed*** Registration is now open for the NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/)‘s “An Afternoon with the CEDS,” a half-day, interactive training workshop on March 21, 2018 in Arlington, VA immediately following the NADO-DDAA Washington Conference. ...
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“Incorporating Resilience into the CEDS” Webinar Tutorial
Resilience planning provides a very workable framework to support building strong and prosperous communities and regions. This 20-minute webinar lecture covers the ins and outs of economic resilience, what it means, why it matters, and how best to incorporate resilience...
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Register for Upcoming Webinar on the SWOT and Resilience
A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages. One of the four required sections...
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CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Montana Development Corporation
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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Save the Date for CEDS Training Workshop on March 21
The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/) is excited to host “An Afternoon with the CEDS,” a half-day, interactive training workshop on March 21, 2018 in Arlington, VA immediately following NADO’s Washington Policy Conference. At this free workshop, you will...