 You're invited!
The Economic Development Administration, its grantees, and partner organizations are hosting several upcoming events of interest to economic development practitioners.
Have questions about EDA partnerships or resources? Visit eda.gov/news for more information.
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Small RLF Strategies Workshop
Hosted by: NDC
Date: September 26, 2023
Location: Virtual
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EDA's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Community of Practice, managed by NDC, presents a workshop on strategies for operators of small Revolving Loan Funds. This workshop is intended for RLFs with one to three employees, but all are welcome to join.
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Advancing Equity in the Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors
Hosted by: National Governors Association (NGA)
Date: September 27, 2023
Location: Virtual
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NGA will be hosting its third webinar in a four-part series highlighting innovative and replicable projects that are funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (TTOR) grant program. This third webinar will be focused on projects that are intended to advance equity and access in the TTOR sectors.
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Regional & State Coordination for Initial BEAD Allocation Proposals
Hosted by: National Association of Regional Councils
Date: September 27, 2023
Location: Virtual
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In late July, NTIA revealed the long-anticipated state allocations for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, a $42 billion investment into the nation's broadband network. Now states, the District of Columbia, and territories must work on their initial proposals describing how they propose to run their grant programs. On behalf of EDA's Economic Development Districts Community of Practice, the National Association of Regional Councils seeks input from regional organizations, Councils of Governments, and Economic Development Districts on how they are coordinating with their state broadband offices as they develop these initial proposals and future required plans for the BEAD program.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Community Benefits Plans
Hosted by: National Association of Counties (NACo)
Date: September 28, 2023
Location: Virtual
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Join this EDA Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC)-supported National Network Session and learn how Community Benefits Plans can help ensure new energy projects contribute to local and equitable prosperity. This session will cover the key components and local levers to create meaningful Community Benefits Plans between private developers and community residents. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requires Community Benefits Plans as part of all BIL and IRA funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) and loan applications.
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BRECC Action Challenge Application Info Session
Hosted by: National Association of Counties (NACo)
Date: October 4, 2023
Location: Virtual
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Join NACo for an informational webinar on the application process for EDA's Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) Action Challenge. The BRECC Action Challenge is a team-based technical assistance and capacity-building program resulting in a strategic economic diversification plan. Attendees will learn program services, eligibility criteria and how to apply for the BRECC Action Challenge.
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Marketing Your Improved State-EDD Alignment
Hosted by: State Economic Development Executives Network
Date: October 6, 2023
Location: Virtual
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State leaders will discuss the techniques they use to market the changes that they are implementing to better align with local partners including economic development districts. Participants in this webinar will leave with insights on how to get others to accept and embrace the changes they're executing. Speakers at this event are Anne Villa of Louisiana Economic Development, and Beth Haskovec of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
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SSBCI and RLFs
Hosted by: Nowak Metro Finance Lab and Catalyze
Date: October 10, 2023
Location: Virtual
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In this EDA RLF Community of Practice-supported workshop, attendees will learn about the types of funding available to RLFs through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), see examples of what has worked for RLFs and what pitfalls to avoid, and learn where to find resources and make creative proposals.
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National Economic Resilience Forum
Hosted by: Argonne National Laboratory
Date: April 30-May 2, 2024
Location: Lemont, Illinois
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Mark your calendars for the new dates (April 30-May 2, 2024) for the first National Economic Resilience Forum in Lemont, Illinois. Practitioners and researchers will focus on actionable ideas related to equity, resilience to climate change, and changing economic conditions. Registration information will soon be available at the website of the National Economic Research & Resilience Center.
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