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 Executive Director Matthew Chase Delivers Keynote Address at the Maryland Association of Counties Annual Conference January 12 -- Click here to access his presentation
2009 Regional Agenda Recommendations December 11 -- A series of federal policy recommendations presented to the new administration and Congress from NADO, NARC and AMPO.
2009 NADO Washington Policy Conference Agenda November 12 -- Click Here to View Preliminary Agenda and Registration Information.

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Stimulus Package: EDA Support Needed

2009 Washington Policy Conference (March 2-4, 2009)
Marriott Crystal Gateway 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA (703) 920-3230 * $225 single/double
March 02-04, Arlington, VA

EDFS Pre-Conference: Structuring Deals Using Small Business Loan Funds (March 24-25, 2009)
March 24-25, New Orleans, LA

2009 Economic Development Finance Service (March 25 - 27, 2009)
March 25-27, New Orleans, LA

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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.