2023 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference Update
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) Washington Conference will be held from March 12-15, 2023 in Arlington, VA. Click here to learn more and to register. The hotel room block at the conference hotel, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, for the 2023 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference is full.
- If you do not have a room and are in need of one, please contact Brittany Salazar by email bsalazar@nado.org by February 17.
- If you have reserved a room(s) that you will not need, please do not cancel your reservations. Instead, contact Brittany Salazar directly and she will make your room available for conference attendees on the waiting list.
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Events, Conferences
& Online Training
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Webinar: Advancing the Next Generation of Rural and Indigenous Leaders
When: Friday, February 10, 1-3 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group is hosting a webinar for youth leaders and young professionals, builds more durable and inclusive community leadership, ultimately leading to a wider range of community benefits.
Webinar: Strengthening the Water Sector Workforce in Kentucky: GRADD’s Hire to Operate (H2O) Program
When: Monday, February 13, 12-1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: Learn about the Green River Area Development District’s (GRADD) Hire to Operate (H20) program, a collaboration with state and local partners to address the shortage of certified water and wastewater operators in Western Kentucky through a Registered Apprenticeship Program. The H2O Apprenticeship Program creates a pipeline of highly qualified operators for rural utilities and stable, quality careers for new entrants to the workforce, dislocated workers, and incumbent workers at minimal cost to the apprentices or local utilities.
Webinar: Housing Solutions in Rural Recreation Communities
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register Here
Details: The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Community Revitalization, U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are hosting a webinar that will address housing in gateway communities. The webinar will highlight federal resources and private sector strategies that help communities leverage their outdoor recreation and tourism venues to address housing solutions and improve economic resilience.
Webinar: National RTAP Transit Data
When: March 8, 15, 27, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: While not federally mandated yet, the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is holding a series of three General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) workshops. In July 2022, the Federal Transit Administration proposed a requirement that a GTFS feed for fixed routes be included in the annual National Transit Database.
White House Rural Stakeholders Call
When: Thursday, February 2, 3 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: You are invited to join the White House Rural Stakeholders Call. This is a recurring call every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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EDD Community of Practice
Spotlight
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Registration Now Open for “An Afternoon with the Districts,” Scheduled for March 15 Following the NADO Washington Conference
The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce it will host “An Afternoon with the Districts” this year following NADO’s Washington Policy Conference. Please join us on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from noon to 5 p.m. ET at the Crystal City Marriott (the conference hotel) for an afternoon of training, networking, and sharing best practices among EDDs and other key partners. Inspired by previous years’ successful “An Afternoon with the CEDS” meetings, this event is delivered as part of the EDA-funded Economic Development District Community of Practice that was launched in late 2022. The event is free to attend, but separate registration is required. Click here for more information, a draft agenda, and to register. Contact Brett Schwartz at bschwartz@nado.org with any questions.
NADO RF Launches “EDDs in Action” Case Studies Series
NADO RF has created the “EDDs in Action” Case Studies Series to demonstrate the wide breadth of programs, projects, and initiatives EDDs support and implement to improve their regions, making them more resilient, prosperous, and better prepared for the future. The first three case studies focus on digital inclusion initiatives, post-disaster housing, and supporting small farmers; additional case studies will be added regularly. Click here to access the series.
Recording and Slides Available from Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Webinar
The recording and slides from this week’s webinar “Plugging Into the Future of EV Infrastructure” are now available. This webinar showcased available funding, capacity building opportunities, and resources available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) at the Department of Transportation and Department of Energy to support electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Click here to access the recording and slides.
Webinar: Data Deep Dive for EDDs: A Closer Look at Argonne National Laboratory’s NERDE and EDCI Tools
When: Tuesday, February 14, 1-2 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: Join the NADO Research Foundation and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) for a webinar designed specifically for Economic Development District staff to explore two new data tools. With funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, ANL’s National Economic Research and Resilience Center hosts the National Economic Resilience Data Explorer (NERDE) and the Economic Development Capacity Index (EDCI). During this webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about these tools and how they can be utilized to support your CEDS and regional planning efforts, see live demos of the tools, and ask questions.
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Funding Opportunities
& Resources
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State Associations Resource Page
This resource compiled by NADO Research Foundation contains information about state associations, samples of statewide impact reports and more. It also features the Organizational Toolkit for State Associations which includes a series of “spotlights” about projects undertaken by state associations on behalf of their members, samples of governing documents, job descriptions, profiles of each existing association including contact information, overview of state associations, and key contact information for readers to make direct connections with state associations. The toolkit includes an organizational self-assessment, designed to evaluate your state association’s strengths.
Webinar: DOT Discretionary Grant Opportunities
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 3 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting a webinar to highlight several resources and help participants navigate a variety of funding opportunities.
Pre-Application Workshop: FY2023 INSPIRE Initiative
When: Wednesday, February 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
Details: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) released a request for proposals for FY2023 INSPIRE Initiative planning and implementation grants to support projects that create or expand a recovery ecosystem that lead to workforce (re)entry for individuals recovering from substance-use disorders. Eligible applicants include local development districts (LDDs) that serve ARC counties. Letters of intent is due February 21, 2023.
DOT Launches Roadway Safety Call to Action
Last week, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) initiated its National Roadway Safety Strategy Call to Action campaign, asking stakeholders to commit to specific actions in 2023 to reduce serious injuries and deaths on our roadways. Roadway fatalities steadily decreased for decades, but then surged during the pandemic in 2020 and have remained high, with nearly 43,000 people killed in 2021. Last year, DOT adopted its National Roadway Safety Strategy, working toward a goal of zero fatalities using the Safe System Approach (SSA).
Disaster Planning Integration Toolkit Available
The University of Illinois Extension program has created a Disaster Planning Integration Toolkit. This resource enables rural communities to use an asset-based approach to developing their Community Development Resilience Plan by integrating disaster resilience, economic development and green infrastructure. County-level reports are available for Illinois, but indicators and a resource library may be helpful for local or regional planning and CEDS in other places.
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Advocacy Updates
& Legislative News
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White House Releases Plan for Future Infrastructure Projects
On Tuesday, President Biden delivered the State of the Union Address, which included specific infrastructure goals for 2024. During the address, he announced a plan designed to increase the use of American-made products in government-funded infrastructure and construction projects.
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Opportunities &
Job Openings
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Washington, DC | Communications Manager
NADO is seeking a Communications Manager to coordinate messaging and outreach activities and to support communications deliverables for various grant-funded programs. For more information, click here.
Huntsville, AL | Request for Proposals
The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) is seeking proposals from firms and individuals for the implementation of key recommendations identified in the Redstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) between the Arsenal and its surrounding communities. For more information, click here.
Dothan, AL | Chief Financial Officer
The Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to direct all financial activities and systems of the organization. The position will work closely with the Executive Director on strategic initiatives and fiscal policy matters. For more information, click here.
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2023 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference
March 12-15, 2023
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 20022
Denver Regional Economic Development Conference
April 10-12, 2023
The Curtis Double Tree by Hilton
1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Southwest Region Economic Development Association (SWREDA) Annual Conference
May 3-6, 2023
Double Tree by Hilton New Orleans
300 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
NADO Board of Directors Meeting
June 26-28, 2023
Sheraton Park City
1895 Sidewinder Drive, Park City, UT 84060
NADO Annual Training Conference
November 7-10, 2023
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114
The views and opinions expressed by other organizations or outside publications referenced in NADO News do not necessarily reflect the policies or views of the National Association of Development Organizations or its members.
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