Business View Magazine - November 2016

92 Business View Magazine - November 2016 The National Community Development Association Representing those who administer federal programs The National Community Development Association (NCDA) is a national, nonprofit organization comprised of more than 300 local governments across ten re- gions in the country that administer federally-support- ed, community and economic development, housing, and human service programs, including those of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. Vicki Watson is the NCDA’s Executive Director, respon- sible for the operation of the organization, as well as its policy and legislative agenda. She explains that the