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• CEDS Spotlight: Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region

  Posted on: May 24th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) has the potential to be a true road map that brings together many voices from your region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience.  Through the CEDS Spotlight case studies series,...

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• [Webinar Recording]: Getting the Most Out of StatsAmerica to Enhance Your CEDS

  Posted on: May 22nd, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A foundational element of every impactful Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.cedscentral NULL.com) is the effective use of accurate and relevant data. The right data can make all the difference when planning, writing, implementing, and benchmarking your CEDS. It...

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• Apply for a 2018 NADO Innovation Award

  Posted on: May 17th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Submit your Innovation Awards applications now through July 20 and get recognized for the valuable work your organization does for your region!  NADO’s Innovation Awards program recognizes our member organizations that are making a real impact in their regions through...

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• 2018 Professional Development Webinar Series

  Posted on: May 3rd, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  The NADO Research Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Professional Development Webinar Series, scheduled to run from May through November. These webinars will provide an in-depth look at the latest news and trends affecting regional development organization management, staffing,...

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• “An Afternoon with the CEDS” Workshop Materials

  Posted on: March 26th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Staff from over 25 Economic Development Districts from across the country came together in Arlington, Virginia for “An Afternoon with the CEDS” on March 21.  This workshop provided training on innovative approaches to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda...

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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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• Back By Popular Demand! CEDS Office Hours

  Posted on: March 1st, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Economic development staff from any organization or tribe developing or implementing a CEDS are encouraged to participate in these free 1-on-1 phone calls with Nathan Ohle, executive director of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) (https://rcap NULL.org/) and former Senior...

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• Webinar Briefing: Strengthening Economies in Our Nation’s Coal-Reliant Communities

  Posted on: February 8th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  Despite the challenges caused by the decline in the coal industry and its effect on local communities, there is a powerful movement underway across the country as coal-reliant regions seek to change their fortunes through economic diversification.  With funding from...

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• “CEDS Fundamentals” Webinar Tutorial

  Posted on: January 30th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  This tutorial provides an introduction to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov/ceds), discusses key elements of the CEDS, and covers information about engagement, implementation, and other resources to support your organization during the CEDS process. This presentation...

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• Recording Now Available for SWOT and Resilience Webinar

  Posted on: January 18th, 2018 by Brett Schwartz

  A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis allows for a region to come together to perform a “status check” and answer the question “Where are we now?” in terms of competitive advantages and disadvantages.  One of the four required sections...

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