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In Case You Missed It: NADO President Chris Fetzer Testified Before the  Senate on EDA Reauthorization
Chris Fetzer, Executive Director of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments and current NADO President, testified alongside other witnesses during a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing on Wednesday, June 21. Click here for an article from Cronkite News summarizing the hearing focused on the reauthorization of the U. S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA).
Application Window Closes Tomorrow for Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Program
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), in partnership with the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) and other national organizations, recently launched the inaugural Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program. Submit an expression of interest to host a fellow by tomorrow, Friday, June 30. Questions? Contact Brett Schwartz or Jack Morgan.
 The application for 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards is now open on NADO's website. 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. This year's application is open until July 21. 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
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RLF Community of Practice Workshop (RLFs & the Modern Small Business Capital Continuum)
When: Thursday, June 29, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
This workshop, hosted by the National Development Council (NDC), will include an overview of the small business capital landscape in 2023, reframe the concept of Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs), highlight trends and unconventional sources of capital for small businesses, and discuss ways to compete and collaborate in the local small business landscape.
Webinar: Overcoming the Planning Silos: Integrating Economic Development and Hazard Mitigation Planning
When: Tuesday, July 18, 2 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual | Register here
This webinar, hosted by NADO, will convene economic development and hazard mitigation practitioners for a conversation on the relationship between your region’s CEDS and hazard mitigation plans.
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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 Hosting Webinar on Integrating Economic Development and Hazard Mitigation Planning
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
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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.
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Fact Sheet and Resources
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) has published a Fact Sheet focused on EDA's new Recompete Pilot Program. The fact sheet outlines eligibility requirements, applicant timelines, and other program details. In addition, EDA has launched a Recompete Eligibility Mapping Tool (REMT) in partnership with the Argonne National Laboratory to support applicants in determining geographic eligibility. Additional information on the release of the Recompete Pilot Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is forthcoming. The Recompete Pilot Program was created through the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 – statutory language can be found 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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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.
RFP for Labor Analyst
Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) is requesting proposals from interested, highly qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive labor analysis and provide recommendations regarding workforce development strategies for the Greater Peoria region of Illinois, composed of five Central Illinois counties. For more details, click here.
RFP for Alaska Mariculture Cluster Grant Evaluator
Southeast Conference (SEC) is inviting proposals to provide grant evaluation services related to a large Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC) grant. The evaluator will advise SEC staff and AMC coalition members in creating effective metrics, measuring impacts against these metrics, and providing recommendations for improvement. 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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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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