This webinar, co-hosted by the Economic Development District Community of Practice and the Revolving Loan Fund Community of Practice, discusses practical considerations for RLF operators looking to integrate AI tools into their workflows.| NADO
As of October 1, the federal government has officially entered a shutdown following Congress’s failure to enact annual appropriations legislation before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2025. The post Federal Government Shutdown and Resources appeared first on NADO.| NADO
This webinar explores how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are tackling the social determinants of health to build stronger, more resilient communities. The post Webinar Recording: Innovative Approaches by EDDs to Address Social Determinants of Health appeared first on NADO.| NADO
On September 16, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This update, the first since October 1, 2024, was to “specify EDA's updated investment priorities and to make other technical changes.” The post EDA Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity appeared first on NADO.| NADO
On Thursday, September 18, Lynne Keller Forbes, President/CEO of the South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG) and Past President of NADO, participated in a congressional hearing convened by the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. The post NADO Past President Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Strengthening Rural America appeared first on NADO.| NADO
This webinar series includes real-world examples, actionable tools, and fresh ideas for EDD staff and partners looking to spark economic growth, fill empty spaces, and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.| NADO
This resource shares ten pieces of advice from Economic Development District staff whose 2025 NADO Impact Award-winning projects show how vision, planning, and collaboration can lead to meaningful results. The post Wisdom from the Field: 10 Practical Tips for EDD Staff to Improve Projects and Programs appeared first on NADO.| NADO
This report introduces Tribal perspectives on economic development and explains how these approaches are shaped by sovereignty and community priorities.| NADO
Through the Economic Development District Community of Practice, the NADO Research Foundation hosted a presentation from Brian Larkin, Director of the National Land Bank Network at the Center for Community Progress. The post Redevelopment and Revitalization: Land Bank 101 appeared first on NADO.| NADO
This report explores the social determinants of health and provides examples of how Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are addressing these factors in their regions.| NADO
Maps Through the Economic Development District Community (EDD CoP), the NADO Research Foundation has developed several mapping tools meant to boost the profile of EDDs around the country. These maps are meant to help EDDs connect with potential partners in community and economic development and better serve their regions. For more information on the below […]| NADO
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Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions: University of Oregon and Northeast Oregon Economic Development District Case Study This case study examines the long-standing collaboration between the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) and the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD). As a designated U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) University […]| NADO
https://youtu.be/C33PFP2U1XE Economic Development Districts (EDDs) across the country are facing the challenge of quick turnover in their entry level positions. This is leading to gaps in organizational leadership at both middle and upper levels. There are steps that EDDs can take to attract and retain talented staff. Between March and September of 2024, NADO managed […]| NADO
Population aging is rapidly transforming regions across the country and increasing the need for, and diversity of, support programs for older adults and their caregivers. At the 2025 NADO Washington Policy Conference, a session titled Aging and RDOs: What’s Changing and What’s Ahead brought together experts to discuss how Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) and Economic Development Districts (EDDs) can adapt to these shifts.| NADO
