Browse by Tag: diversification

• [Webinar Recording]: Unleashing the Economic Power of Small-Scale Manufacturing

  Posted on: February 19th, 2019 by Brett Schwartz

  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

  Posted on: November 13th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  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

  Posted on: March 7th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  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]

  Posted on: November 1st, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  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

  Posted on: July 19th, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  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”

  Posted on: May 2nd, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  (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)

  Posted on: March 23rd, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  (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...

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• Newsletter Archive: “Building Stronger Economies in Appalachian Coal Country”

  Posted on: February 22nd, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  This newsletter contains information about economic diversification, funding opportunities, and upcoming events to improve economic development, infrastructure, and quality of life in the region.

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• “Building Stronger Economies in Appalachian Coal Country” Newsletter Now Available

  Posted on: January 11th, 2017 by Brett Schwartz

  The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation (http://www NULL.nado NULL.org/) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) (http://www NULL.naco NULL.org) have just launched “Building Stronger Economies in Appalachian Coal Country,” a curated bi-weekly e-newsletter.  NADO and NACo are...

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