Military installations are crucial economic drivers in local economies across the country. No matter the service, location, or scale, military installations have an impact on the surrounding cities, counties, and regions that support them.
Economic Development Districts Embark on Food System Development in the Dakotas and Minnesota On August 15-17, 2023, Economic Development Districts, tribes, and others gathered in
Regional Partnerships Powering Economic Resilience in Coal Country On June 7-9, 2023, 18 local and regional leaders from coal communities across the nation convened in
Tips from a Planner: Implementing the Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework The Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF) was developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Hazard Mitigation & CEDS Integration Tip Sheet With the recent updates to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) CEDS Content Guidelines and FEMA State and
Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) around the country are incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into their work. This report (PDF) is
In support of Stronger Districts, Stronger Regions, a National Economic Development District (EDD) Leadership Capacity Building Initiative, the following materials have been gathered on various subjects
Solsmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption The SolSmart program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and offers expert technical assistance at
[Case Study]: Supporting Resilient Water Systems:Pennyrile ADD Builds Institutional Knowledge [Case Study]: Supporting Resilient Water Systems: Pennyrile ADD Builds Institutional Knowledge The Challenge of Retaining
The Challenge of Retaining Institutional Knowledge at Small Water Systems An important but often overlooked management problem for small organizations is retaining institutional knowledge through the years.
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Joe McKinney serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). Headquartered in Washington DC, NADO provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation’s 500+ regional planning and development organizations.
Joe has thirty-one years of experience having served in city, county, regional, national association, and government management since 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a candidate for a master’s degree in Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill.
McKinney has provided congressional testimony on numerous occasions regarding the importance of regional development organizations in helping shape the nation’s economic growth. He is nationally recognized for promoting innovative solutions in areas such as planning and economic development, workforce development, transportation and transit, and aging services.