On March 23-24, 2023, the NADO Research Foundation and EDA Seattle Regional Office hosted an EDD Regional Roundtable as part of the Economic Development District Community of Practice. At this event, EDD and EDA Seattle staff came together for training, networking, and sharing opportunities and challenges facing EDDs across the EDA Seattle region.
Sessions included an update from Regional Director Sheba Person-Whitley on the “State of the Region;” training from EDA staff on the forthcoming Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE) grants management program; presentations from EDA, NADO RF, and National Development Council staff on resources and opportunities through the newly formed Communities of Practice; and lightning round presentations from EDD staff on best practices followed by roundtable conversations. EDD staff and their respective state Economic Development Representatives (EDRs) also met for small group discussions to share updates and discuss a range of issues impacting their respective states.
The full agenda is available here and presentation materials are linked below (PDF). To learn more about the EDD CoP and how to get involved, click here. Thanks to everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing you at future events!