NADO

The National Association of Development Organizations provides regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions for America's regional development organizations

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

Few partnerships matter more to NADO's members than the one we have with @US_EDA. Grateful to have DAS/COO Ben Page in the room with our members this week — exactly the kind of dialogue that moves the needle for distressed communities.

[EDA @US_EDA]

DAS/COO Ben Page met with economic development professionals at the 2026 @NADOPolicy & DDAA Conference. He discussed EDA’s operational improvements, reauthorization, & our support of Trump administration priorities that will foster economic development in distressed communities.

[Streetsblog USA @StreetsblogUSA]

States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues. https://t.co/XUvU4gGzjq

[Richmond Fed @RichmondFed]

The Richmond Fed has cultivated partnerships with regional organizations like @LandofSkyRC and @swc_cog in western North Carolina as part of its work in community development, one of the Federal Reserve's core functions as the nation's central bank. https://t.co/LL8U6KmLSq

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

Earlier this week, EDDs in South Carolina met with representatives from the @US_EDA and @CommerceGov to discuss the 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program and how SC regions are seeking to rebuild their communities in the wake of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Idalia

[EDA @US_EDA]

Commerce Department Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Rob McLeod, joined local leaders today at the @UofSCAlumCenter to advance the Trump Administration @US_EDA 2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. Learn more: https://t.co/qcgt7ikLDx

[EDA @US_EDA]

Productive discussions today in Tallahassee as Rob McLeod, Commerce Department's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, met with state and local officials at the Capitol to coordinate recovery priorities.
Read more: https://t.co/qcgt7ikLDx

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

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.

Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/fwiWIj0Ekz

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

When Congress talks about cutting funding for @US_EDA, they’re targeting the very engine behind rural transformation. In SW Virginia, just $1M in EDA funding helped spark new industries, save jobs & build the future. High ROI. Real impact.

[Cardinal News @CardinalNewsVA]

An Appalachian success story of a private sector-driven and public investment-supported economic transformation https://t.co/Mp92AgN36v

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

On September 16, the @US_EDA released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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https://t.co/D7B6JYq22U

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

@US_EDA Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity. Read more here ⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/T5mB5H9jKN

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

"RDOs are vital in rural areas that lack in-house planning or grant-writing staff by guiding communities through the process of identifying and applying for USDA RD resources. RDOs help ensure resources are effectively targeted and deployed in the places that need them most."

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

NADO Past President Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on the critical role @usdaRD plays in addressing the unique challenges facing rural America

@HouseAgGOP @HouseAgDems
https://t.co/SCT5ULVcPs

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

Ms. Forbes’ testimony emphasized the critical role Regional Development Organizations (RDOs) play in helping rural communities access federal resources, implement infrastructure projects, and foster long-term economic resilience.

[Michael Matthews @MRobertMatthews]

Tune in to hear NADO member, and SECOG President, Lynne Keller Forbes discuss the critical role Regional Development Organizations play in driving innovation and opportunity in rural America

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

Today, we proudly celebrate the 60th anniversary of the @US_EDA. For six decades, EDA has played a vital role in advancing economic opportunity, building resilient communities, and fostering regional innovation across the nation.

Read our full statement:
https://t.co/WrqB5vYgq5

[Federal Highway Admn @USDOTFHWA]

.@USDOT Secretary Steven Bradbury and Special Advisor Sean McMaster met on Friday with local government stakeholders to hear feedback on the current program structure and share policy ideas for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Together they discussed how to make it easier for local governments to build first-rate infrastructure that is safe and durable for the traveling public. #AmericaIsBuildingAgain

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

On August 12, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education have released a coordinated national workforce strategy designed to align training programs with current labor market needs and technological changes

https://t.co/I3zE7oLSBl

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

The @US_EDA is a critical partner in advancing locally driven, place-based economic growth. Through investments in infrastructure, innovation, and regional resilience, EDA helps create good jobs and expand opportunity in communities across the country.

[EDA @US_EDA]

@US_EDA leads the fed economic development agenda through grants for infrastructure, innovation, & competitiveness. See our programs helping communities across America: https://t.co/wXIfxe3p9c

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

DYK? Rural Development publishes funding opportunities, Notices of Solicitation of Applications (NOSAs) or Notices of Funding Availability in the Federal Register. Learn more - https://t.co/lvxxJTzGMI

[NADO @NADOPolicy]

Trump Administration Signs Executive Order Governing Federal Grantmaking

https://t.co/VDiCMr5ZLt

[Tony Pipa @anthonypipa]

My latest w/Adam Aley offers early insights from Economic Recovery Corps funded by @US_EDA & implemented by @IEDCtweets w/6 partners.

Key takeaways
- Big uptake in rural "econ devp deserts"
- V promising ROI

Embedded capacity = big win for rural places
https://t.co/Mwd4zkiY3M