About CEDS Central
CEDS Central is a resource of the NADO Research Foundation and offered through its Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP), funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). This effort provides tools, resources, and networking opportunities for EDD staff to strengthen organizational capacity and better guide regions towards becoming more competitive, resilient, and equitable. The materials posted here were developed as part of the EDD CoP and a preceding EDA-funded program, Stronger CEDS, Stronger Regions to provide up-to-date CEDS best practices and information for partners as they continue to advance the field of regional economic development and resilience.
About the NADO Research Foundation
The NADO Research Foundation is the non-profit research affiliate of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), a membership association of the country’s regional development organizations (RDOs). "RDO" is a term used to describe the organizations that make up the national network of over 540 multi-jurisdictional planning and development agencies, which are known locally as Councils of Governments, Economic Development Districts, Regional Planning Commissions, or by other names.
Founded in 1988, the NADO Research Foundation is at the forefront of researching and sharing the latest innovative approaches to regional economic development in small metropolitan and rural America. It provides training, research, and peer networking services to regional development organizations in the areas of economic and disaster resilience, transportation, sustainable community development, and professional development.
Founded in 1988, the NADO Research Foundation is at the forefront of researching and sharing the latest innovative approaches to regional economic development in small metropolitan and rural America. It provides training, research, and peer networking services to regional development organizations in the areas of economic and disaster resilience, transportation, sustainable community development, and professional development.
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Let's start a conversation! We want to hear your questions, suggestions, and insights about your experience working on the CEDS in your region. CEDS Central is managed by Brett Schwartz, NADO Research Foundation Associate Director. E-mail Brett at bschwartz@nado.org or by clicking the button below.
CEDS Central is prepared by the NADO Research Foundation using Federal funds under awards ED17HDQ3030005 & ED22HDQ3070106 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.