Clark joins national development group
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Robert P. Clark, executive director of the Northern Maine Development Commission in Caribou, will represent Maine on a national industry board for the coming two years.
Clark was elected April 13 to the board of directors of the National Association of Development Organizations. 
Founded in 1967, NADO provides advocacy, education, research and training for the nation’s 540 regional development organizations. NADO member organizations serve local governments and the public within their regions through various programs focused on diversifying local economies, assisting businesses, creating jobs and providing community services.
The NADO board of directors oversees the association’s budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting regional development organizations.
“We are honored to have Bob serve on NADO’s board of directors,” stated Joe McKinney, NADO executive director. “Bob brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and leadership on regional community and economic development issues to the national level.”
McKinney continued, “Most importantly, Bob is focused on helping our nation’s local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today’s rapidly changing global environment.”
The organization’s board includes member organizations that represent a broad section of the United States including the Central, Eastern, Midwestern, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western regions.
The two-year term for board members begins on May 1, 2016 and runs through April 30, 2018.
Building on nearly five decades of experience, NADO serves as the national voice of regional development organizations. The association is an advocate for federal community and economic development programs and policies that help local communities improve their local economy and quality of life.
For more information about NADO and its research foundation, visit www.nado.org.
