The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) announced that Cindy Hultz, Executive Director of the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments, and MACOG Vice-President, has been appointed to the NADO Research Foundation Advisory Committee for the 2020-2022 term.  The Committee was established several years ago to work with Research Foundation staff to identify important topics for further research and training, and to share ideas on increasing resources for the foundation and expanding partnerships.

Chad Eggen, Executive Director of the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission, was recently re-elected to the NADO Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee representing the Central Region.

NADO provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation’s regional development organizations. The association and its members promote regional strategies, partnerships, and solutions to strengthen the economic competitiveness and quality of life across America’s local communities.