To Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin: “thank you and job well done!”

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin has received recognition for her support for regional economic development in her District. The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) honored Rep. Baldwin with their Congressional Partnership Award for the 111^th Congress.

Lawrence Ward, Executive Director SWWRPC, presents Congressional Partnership Award to Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin

“In these very tough economic times, we must use every tool in the toolbox to help our communities achieve sustainable growth,” said Congresswoman Baldwin.  “It’s been a pleasure to work in partnership with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission on projects that will benefit our families, our economy, and our environment,” Baldwin said.

“We appreciate the leadership Congresswoman Baldwin has shown in helping us obtain the resources we need to help the people in our Region,” said Larry Ward, Executive Director of the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. “Tammy and her staff worked hard to get funding for the Economic Development Administration, which helps us fund our economic development operations. Thru EDA we were able to get funding to help build the infrastructure in the region’s industrial parks. In the last few years we received over $3 million to help the communities in southern Wisconsin. We also were able to obtain $959,250 to upgrade Mineral Point’s wastewater facility so their cheese plants could stay in the area, purchasing milk and providing jobs. These projects are significant in their positive impact on our region’s economy. To all of those communities we say congratulations. And to Rep. Baldwin and her staff we say “thank you and job well done!”

NADO President Tim Ware (Washington, NC) stated, “Rep. Baldwin is a true leader who has displayed an unwavering commitment to providing new economic opportunities for our nation’s local communities. Most importantly, Rep. Baldwin understands that federal programs for basic infrastructure, small business development, job creation and comprehensive economic development planning are essential for the long-term competitiveness of our local communities.”

Building on nearly four decades of experience, NADO provides advocacy, education, networking and research services for the national network of 520 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.

NADO’s biennial awards program recognizes members of Congress that have displayed strong support of regional development polices. Winners were selected based on their support of NADO’s national legislative priorities, such as increased funding for the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and other federal community and economic development programs, strengthening the role of rural local officials in transportation planning, as well as supporting the work of regional development organizations at the local level.

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