National Association of Development Organizations

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.

NADO Legislative Action Alert October 30 -- Stimulus Package: EDA Support Needed
Congress Extends FY 2008 Budget October 3 -- View a Special Edition of NADO News.
Senate Committee Approves EDA Reauthorization Bill September 18 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee adopted legislation reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Stimulus Package: EDA Support Needed

2009 Washington Policy Conference (March 2-4, 2009)
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Founded in 1994, EDFS is a subscription service for business development finance professionals that provides timely information, EDFS 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.