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NADO's Board of Directors Gathers for 2023 Summer Board Meeting
Last week, the National Association of Development Organizations' (NADO) Board of Directors gathered in Park City, Utah for their annual Summer Board Meeting. Patton McDowell of PMA Consulting, LLC helped facilitate two days of discussion, learning, and strategizing. Board members shared regional development challenges and successes, engaged in discussion with the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs, Craig Buerstatte, and brainstormed on how to make NADO members' experiences even more positive. To kick-off the two-day retreat, board members and friends participated in the inaugural "just for fun" NADO Golf Tournament at Park City Golf Club. Many thanks to our board members who traveled near and far to engage in this year's meeting.
The application  for 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards is open on NADO's website now until July 21. The award honors significant advances in community and economic development, including but not limited to small business finance, energy and infrastructure projects, housing and human services, sustainable development, workforce development, and more. Learn more about the award and begin an application here.
EDD Capacity Building Grant: Materials & Resources Available on NADO's Website
Have you visited the Stronger Districts | Stronger Regions section of our website? Find Economic Development District (EDD) capacity building resources in the areas of peer knowledge, leadership and governance, marketing and communications, project development and management, and grants management on our website now. Click here to access the resources.
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Events, Conferences
& Online Training
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Webinar: Introduction to the Access, Process, and Outcome Framework
When: Thursday, July 13, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
This webinar, organized by Argonne National Lab and the U. S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), will highlight how practitioners across the diverse field of economic development can work together toward equitable outcomes. Argonne National Laboratory’s new “Access, Process, and Outcome (APO)” framework elucidates underlying drivers impacting outcomes related to equity, diversity and inclusion. By employing the APO framework, users can collectively work towards achieving equitable outcomes in economic development.
RLF Community of Practice Workshop (Lending Technology Platforms)
When: Wednesday, July 26, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register Here
This workshop, hosted by the National Development Council (NDC) in partnership with Community Reinvestment Fund, will focus on lending technology platforms as a key area to improve capacity of the Revolving Loan Funds of Community of Practice participants.
Conference: National Summit on Rural Road Safety
When: September 12-14, 2023
Where: Oklahoma City, OK
NADO members and stakeholders are encouraged to hold the date for the National Summit on Rural Road Safety, hosted by National Center for Rural Road Safety and NADO. This year, NADO's National Regional Transportation Conference is combined with the National Summit on Rural Road Safety. Registration opens soon.
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EDD Community of Practice
Spotlight
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 Overcoming the Planning Silos: Integrating Economic Development and Hazard Mitigation Planning (NADO Webinar)
How connected are your regional CEDS and hazard mitigation plans? Does your District’s Hazard Mitigation staff understand what a CEDS is? Does your District’s Economic Development staff understand complex regional risk assessments? Join your fellow economic development and hazard mitigation practitioners for a conversation on the relationship between your region’s CEDS and hazard mitigation plans. Register for the webinar here.
Webinar Briefing on Updated CEDS Content Guidelines and EDDs Now Available
NADO RF has released a new webinar briefing, “The State of the EDDs and CEDS Content Guidelines Updates.” This briefing provides an update on the status of the national network of EDDs and information about the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Content Guidelines featuring equity, climate resilience, and workforce development. Click here to view the recording.
Wealth Creation Training Opportunity
Region Five Development Commission is hosting wealth creation trainings in ND, SD, and MN. Through the EDD Community of Practice, NADO is offering these free opportunities to interested EDDs:
Wealth creation is about connecting a region’s assets to meet market demand. This opportunity may be especially useful to EDDs if they are working on inventorying assets/SWOT, or considering ways of supporting economic development strategies/sectors. Please RSVP online if interested in attending a training or email Melissa Levy for more information.
Introduction to the Outcome, Process and Access Framework for Equity in Economic Development
Argonne National Laboratory National Economic Research and Resilience Center has published a research brief outlining a framework elucidating underlying drivers influencing the degree to which outcomes of economic development activities are equitable. The brief describes ways EDDs can apply this conceptual framework in CEDS development and implementation. Access the brief here.
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Funding Opportunities
& Resources
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Recompete Pilot Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
The EDA is now accepting applications for the $200 million Recompete Pilot Program which is designed to make focused investments in communities most in need of economic resources and options to ensure that all communities have a path to economic prosperity. Funding will be deployed through a two-phase competition, with Phase 1 applications open now until October 5, 2023. On Friday, July 7, EDA will host a public webinar to provide a program overview. Click here to register for the webinar.
IEDC Report: ‘Live, Work, and Play’: Attracting and Retaining Tomorrow’s Talent
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Economic Development Research Partners Program has released its latest report examining the impacts of social and demographic trends on the future labor force, what younger workers seek from communities and employers, and how economic development organizations are responding to ensure that communities have the talent they need for the future. Read the report here.
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
A Notice of Funding Opportunity was released for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. This program is focused on helping rural populations and tribal communities develop projects and capacity resources that will lead to future USDOT grant applications for implementation/construction activities. Funds will be available on a first come first served basis with no matching funds required. The application window will open on August 14. Learn more here.
American Planning Association Publication: Equity in Zoning Policy Guide
This guide prioritizes reversing and alleviating the disproportionate impacts of zoning through three aspects: Rules, People, and Mapping. The Equity in Zoning Policy Guide also provides community planners with solutions that allow communities to boost housing supply, production, and fairness. Read more about the document and download it here.
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission Notice of Funding Availability
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has released its first Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) which will guide SCRC’s investments into the Southeast Crescent region. The NOFA provides details about eligible uses of the SCRC’s State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program funds and application requirements. The pre-application deadline is July 21 and the full application deadline is September 15.
Our Town Applications Open Until August 3
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Our Town program supports projects that advance local economic, physical, or social outcomes that contribute to long-term systems change within communities. Guidelines and instructions for the Our Town grant program are now available online. The application is submitted in two parts; the Part 1 deadline is August 3. Click here to learn more and apply.
NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge Funding Opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, which provides $575 million in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for investing in collaborative approaches to coastal resilience at regional scales. Letters of intent are due August 21. There is no matching requirement for this funding. Learn more about this program and register for upcoming virtual information sessions on the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge webpage.
New USDA Rural Energy Programs
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities to help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable clean energy to communities. Funding will be available through two new programs under the Inflation Reduction Act: the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program and the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. USDA will accept Letters of Interest from June 30 to September 29 for the PACE program and from July 31 to August 31 for the New ERA program. To view the live announcement click here and to view the press release click here.
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Opportunities &
Job Openings
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Junction City, KS | Executive Director
Flint Hills Regional Council seeks an Executive Director to be responsible for providing management and leadership for staff, technical expertise to Council members, and leading efforts throughout the seven-county Flint Hills region. For more details, click here.
Owensboro, KY | Senior Local Government Specialist
The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) seeks applicants for a full-time Senior Local Government Specialist to work within their Community & Economic Development department. This position is essential for GRADD to partner with local governments and regional agencies to address the unique local and regional needs. For more details, click here.
RFP for Marine Ferry Services
NADO Research Foundation, the nonprofit research and capacity building affiliate of NADO, seeks proposals from qualified vendors for consulting planning services to be provided to a region of Alaska as part of a publicly funded research project. NADO RF is seeking proposals from qualified organizations with documented experience providing guidance and leadership on the topic of establishing a benchmark of essential level of service (ELOS) for marine ferry service to rural communities. For more details, click here.
Mankato, Minnesota | Loan Specialist
Region 9 Develoment Commission seeks a Loan Specialist who will work to administer and promote the organization’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. The position will focus on marketing the program to local bankers, economic development representatives, prospective clients, and other RLF operators. For more details, click here.
Washington, D.C. | Associate Manager
The National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks an Associate Manager to help manage Main Street America (MSA)'s implementation of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Thriving Communities Program (TCP). This position will work in close partnership with the Senior Manager of the Thriving Communities Program to coordinate and help provide all selected communities with the capacity building support they need. For more details, click here.
Washington, D.C. | Senior Manager
The National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks a Senior Manager who will manage Main Street America (MSA)’s implementation of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Thriving Communities Program (TCP). This position will require significant travel and fieldwork in the 20 selected rural communities. For more details, click here.
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National Summit for Rural Road Safety
September 12-14, 2023
Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel
1 North Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
NADO Annual Training Conference
November 7-10, 2023
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH
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