DDAA Monthly: May 2025 🔆

DDAA Monthly
|

 

For all your LDD news!
<!–
<!–

DDAA Monthly
<!–

Feature
<!–
<!–

Join Us in Pittsburgh for the 2025 DDAA Professional Development Seminar!
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!–

Enhance your skills, grow your career, and connect with peers at the Development District Association of Appalachia’s 2025 Professional Development Seminar, held at the Renaissance Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. This event offers practical training and insights for professionals at all levels—from executive directors to program staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your organization!

Book your hotel room and register now!
<!–
<!– <!– <!– <!–
<!–

News
<!–
<!–
<!– <!–
<!–
<!–

Research
<!–
<!–

Connecting Economic Development Districts & Higher Education Institutions:

University of Tennessee and Upper Cumberland Development District Case Study
<!–
<!–
<!– <!–

The University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS), an EDA-designated University Center, has partnered closely with Tennessee’s Economic Development Districts—especially the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD). Through programs like TCED, Asset-Based Planning, and the Workforce Development Academy, UT CIS delivers training, research, and support to drive local economic growth.

This collaboration, grounded in shared leadership and trust, showcases how higher education and regional partnerships can advance sustainable community and workforce development.
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!–

Events
<!–
<!–

NACo Annual Conference and Exposition

July 11 – 14, 2025

Philadelphia, PA

More Information
<!– <!–

2025 DDAA Professional Development Seminar

Jul 28 – 29, 2025

Pittsburgh, PA

More Information
<!– <!–

2025 NADO Annual Training Conference

October 14 – 17, 2025

Salt Lake City, UT

More Information
<!–
<!–

Grant Opportunities
<!–
<!–

Application Deadlines:
  • Fourth Quarter: June 30, 2025

Deadline: Rolling 
<!– <!–

Deadline: Rolling

Deadline: Rolling

Deadline: Rolling
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!–
<!– <!–
<!– <!–
<!– <!–
<!–
<!–

FOLLOW US
LinkedIn
<!–