On December 3, 2015, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a webinar that showcased our new publication and online resource guide, Planning for a More Resilient
Throughout the month of September, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a three-part webinar series that took a deeper dive into the recent revisions to EDA’s Comprehensive Economic Development
On September 14, the NADO Research Foundation hosted the second installment of our three-part webinar series “September with the CEDS: Better Resilience through Better Planning”
On September 10, 2015, the NADO Research Foundation hosted the first installment of our three-part webinar series “September with the CEDS: Better Resilience through Better
This website is home to capacity building materials developed by the NADO Research Foundation and its partners. It contains links to publications, webinars, workshop materials, and other information on community and economic development in small towns and rural regions.
Hazard mitigation and economic development activities are both critical to the long-term prosperity of regions and communities, but they are often conducted separately. As a
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has released new CEDS Content Guidelines as part of updated federal regulations that went into effect on January 20. The
Did you know that municipalities can get discounted flood insurance premiums for their residents when they implement public education, mapping, regulatory, and other strategies to
On July 24, the NADO Research Foundation hosted the webinar, “Strengthening Rural-Urban Connections to Support Competitive Regions.” Though geography, politics, and demographics often result in
It has often been said that the impacts of natural disasters do not stop at jurisdictional boundaries, and recent events across the U.S. have certainly
[Click here to download the webinar slides as a PDF.] The ability of businesses to withstand natural disasters is essential for the recovery and resilience of communities
It has taken years of coordinated effort and hard work, hours of community outreach and engagement, and countless phone calls, e-mails, and Facebook posts, but