The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/) is excited to host “An Afternoon with the CEDS,” a half-day, interactive training workshop on March 21, 2018 in Arlington, VA immediately following NADO’s Washington Policy Conference.  At this free workshop, you will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the latest best practices and approaches to CEDS planning, development, and implementation
• Problem-solve your CEDS challenges with peers
• Discover approaches to infuse economic resilience and diversification strategies into your CEDS
• Hear from EDA staff about the latest news and funding opportunities
• Explore data tools available to support your CEDS planning

The workshop will be held at the Marriott Crystal Gateway (http://www NULL.marriott NULL.com/hotels/travel/wasgw-crystal-gateway-marriott/) (the same location as the Washington Policy Conference) from noon to 5 pm.  Registration for the workshop will open in January.  A limited number of travel stipends will be available on a first-come-first-served basis to go towards an additional hotel night.  More information and a draft agenda will be available once registration opens.  This workshop is part of NADO RF’s Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/ceds) program, supported through a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/).

We hope you can join us for what should be an informative and interactive afternoon!  Please e-mail NADO RF Program Manager Brett Schwartz at bschw[email protected] (bschwartz null@null nado NULL.org) with any questions.