Browse by Tag: diversification
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National CEDS Forum Event Materials
The first-ever National CEDS Forum was held in Columbus, OH on June 18-20, 2019. Over 75 participants from 31 states and Washington, DC came together for training sessions, networking opportunities, small group discussions, and a mobile workshop tour to Wilmington,...
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“Lifting Up Communities through Economic Diversification” Presentations
One of the ways to become a more resilient region is through economic diversification. Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable to both immediate shocks and...
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“Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials
Over 50 participants from across the country came together in Arlington, Virginia for the second annual “An Afternoon with the CEDS” workshop on March 20, 2019. This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www...
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[Webinar Recording]: Unleashing the Economic Power of Small-Scale Manufacturing
Retail is shrinking, storefronts sit empty, and residents are underemployed. You know that the demand for retail and office space is changing, but you’re not sure what comes next. You worry about how to keep your youth from leaving town...
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“Strategies to Support Economic Diversification” Webinar Tutorial
Planning for economic diversification is an important undertaking to explore through your Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com). Too many places throughout the country and the world have built economies around a single sector or industry, leaving them vulnerable...
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“Leading the Way on Resilience” Animated Video
The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) has released a short, animated video that highlights the multiple roles that regional development organizations (RDOs) play in fostering and strengthening resilience in their regions. Because no part of the country is immune from...
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Newsletter Archive: Growing Stronger Economies in Our Nation’s Coal Communities [Updated bi-weekly]
This newsletter contains information about economic diversification, funding opportunities, and upcoming events to improve economic development and quality of life in coal communities across the country.
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“Resilience: The New Normal” Animated Video
The NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF) has created a short, animated video to explain the basic concepts of economic resilience and its connection to regional economic development. The video was designed for a mix of audiences and to be shared...
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Conference Presentations Available for “Strengthening Economies in the West”
(http://diversifyeconomies NULL.org/2017/04/strengthening-economies-in-the-west-a-regional-forum-for-coal-reliant-communities/) The NADO Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org) and the National Association of Counties (http://www NULL.naco NULL.org) hosted the Strengthening Economies in the West Forum (http://diversifyeconomies NULL.org/2017/04/strengthening-economies-in-the-west-a-regional-forum-for-coal-reliant-communities/)on April 19-21 at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado, with the support...
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Registration Open for Regional Forum for Western Coal-Reliant Communities (April 19-21)
(http://www NULL.naco NULL.org/events/strengthening-economies-west-regional-forum-coal-reliant-communities)Is your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your community? Join the NADO...
