The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides advocacy, education, research and training for the nation's regional development organizations. Building on nearly four decades of experience, the association offers its members exclusive access to a variety of services and benefits -- all of which are designed to enhance the ability of regional development organizations to foster "regional solutions" to local government, business and community needs. | |
Founded in 1988, the NADO Research Foundation is a leader in the field of regional community and economic development studies. It identifies and shares best practices. |
2009 Washington Policy Conference (March 2-4, 2009) Founded in 1994, EDFS is a subscription service for business development finance professionals that provides timely information, savings on highly rated training seminars and certification, an opportunity to be heard by federal policymakers, and a forum to exchange best practices and foster peer learning. EDFS is the only national group supporting organizations that manage EDA RLFs and USDA IRP loan funds, in addition to other federal development finance programs. |