Oneonta’s Erik Miller Joins NADO Board

ONEONTA – Erik Miller, director of the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board in Binghamton, was elected to a two-year term on the board of directors of the National Association of Development Organizations at NADO’s annual meeting April 13 in Washington D.C.

Miller, an Oneonta resident and candidate for city mayor in 2010, was previously OCCA executive director locally.

“We are honored to have Erik serve on NADO’s Board of Directors.  Erik brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge, and leadership on regional community and economic development issues to the national level,” stated Joe McKinney, NADO executive director.  “Most importantly, Erik is focused on helping our nation’s local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies for remaining economically competitive in today’s rapidly changing global environment.”

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.

NADO’s Board of Directors 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.