Uncategorized

• CEDS Spotlight: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

  Posted on: July 8th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  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,...

  Read More

• National CEDS Forum Event Materials

  Posted on: June 24th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  The first-ever National CEDS Forum was held in Columbus, OH on June 18-20, 2019.  Over 75 participants from 31 states and Washington, DC came together for training sessions, networking opportunities, small group discussions, and a mobile workshop tour to Wilmington,...

  Read More

• Announcing the 2019 NADO Impact Awards

  Posted on: May 30th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  Impact Awards Background Each year, NADO recognizes member organizations that demonstrate valuable and effective approaches to regional economic and community development through our awards program.  The Impact Awards (formerly known as the Innovation Awards), have recognized over 1,500 NADO member...

  Read More

• 2019 NADO Impact Awards Application

  Posted on: May 15th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  NADO Impact Awards applications will be accepted until July 19, 2019.  Before you begin your application, here are a few things to remember: Review the awards program rules and requirements here You will be required to upload your organization’s image...

  Read More

• “Lifting Up Communities through Economic Diversification” Presentations

  Posted on: March 26th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  One of the ways to become a more resilient region is through economic diversification.  Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable to both immediate shocks and...

  Read More

• [Webinar Recording]: Unleashing the Economic Power of Small-Scale Manufacturing

  Posted on: February 19th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  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...

  Read More

• National CEDS Forum (June 18-20, 2019)

  Posted on: February 15th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  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...

  Read More

• CEDS Spotlight: River Valley Regional Commission

  Posted on: January 8th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  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,...

  Read More

• “RDOs: Supporting Water Infrastructure & Improving Quality of Life” Webinar Recording

  Posted on: November 26th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  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...

  Read More

• Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Innovation Award Recipients

  Posted on: August 27th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  NADO Announces 2018 Innovation Award Recipients in Honor of Aliceann Wohlbruck Congratulations to the 2018 NADO Innovation Awards recipients!  Each year, the Innovation Awards program honors NADO members for their creative approaches to advancing regional community and economic development and...

  Read More