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ARC Broadband Bootcamp

Many local leaders across Appalachia have had significant broadband work added to their plates recently. If it feels like you have been asked to become a broadband expert overnight — we’re here to help. Understanding the vast array of broadband funding opportunities available, and knowing how to navigate the partnerships…
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Getting the Grant: Successfully Applying for ARC Funding Opportunities

ARC invites you to join us for Getting the Grant: Successfully Applying for ARC Funding Opportunities, an in-person workshop series designed to help prospective applicants prepare to submit applications for ARC’s 2023 funding opportunities: ARISE, INSPIRE, and POWER. Getting the Grant: Successfully Applying for ARC Funding Opportunities workshop attendees will: Meet…
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POWER 2023 Pre-Application Workshop (Virtual)

Join the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a virtual workshop to learn more about ARC’s POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative. Sessions will provide applicants the opportunity to better understand the POWER Initiative and what makes a well-rounded application, hear an overview of the key…
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INSPIRE 2023 Pre-Application Workshop (Virtual)

Join the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a virtual workshop to learn more about ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. Sessions will provide applicants the opportunity to better understand the INSPIRE Initiative and what makes a well-rounded application, hear an overview of the key points in…
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Designing Successful Multistate Projects: Lessons from the Field

Interested in learning more about best practices in development and implementation of regional multistate partnerships under ARC’s ARISE Initiative? Join this webinar to hear about critical success factors from other multistate partnerships both within and outside of the Appalachian Region. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present a…
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Virtual Event: Obsolete & Unsafe Low-Head Dams of Appalachia

The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) are bringing together state regulators responsible for dam safety and removal, and economic development professionals for a workshop to discuss best practices from Pennsylvania’s nation-leading dam removal programs and to share ideas across participating states for how to remove…
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Looking Forward: ARPA in Appalachia

Gain valuable insight on how the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) is poised to add jobs and attract additional investment in a multi-county area in TN. Learn about how a NC local development district is working with their communities to maximize the impact of…
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ARISE Pre-Application Workshop

Join us to learn more about ARC’s newest grant initiative – Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)! ARC staff will provide information about the RFP, showcase successful project examples, and answer your questions. Register Here…
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Stop 3: Building Appalachian Businesses

ARC is hitting the road to further showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan – Appalachia Envisioned – and stop #3 on the roadshow will focus on building Appalachian businesses. This event will feature governors, business development leaders, and community members from …
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WORC Pre-Application Q&A

TA Videos Now Available for ARC Region Funding Opportunity! For the fourth year, ARC has sponsored the creation of a technical assistance series to break down components of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) funding opportunity, a grant initiative from the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with…
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One Appalachia: Connection & Collaboration

Watch the live recording of #OneAppalachia’s opening session October 18, 2022. In October 2022, ARC hosted our annual conference, One Appalachia: Connection & Collaboration, alongside 2022 States’ Co-Chair Governor Larry Hogan and the state of Maryland at the Rocky Gap Resort in Flintstone, Maryland. The event brought together 300 Appalachians…
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ANRC Webinar – Your Most Important Asset: Recruiting & Retaining Nonprofit Talent

The Appalachian Nonprofit Resource Center is excited to welcome nonprofit professionals and the general public to join a free workshop providing attendees an overview of current labor market issues, an understanding of how they are impacting Appalachian nonprofits, and an opportunity to brainstorm fresh, collaborative solutions combatting workforce issues with…
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Stop 2: Culture and Tourism

ARC is hitting the road to further showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan – Appalachia Envisioned – and stop #2 on the roadshow will focus on building regional culture and tourism. This event will feature governors, tourism pros, and community members from North Carolina, Kentucky,…
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POWER 2022 Pre-Application Workshop

Join the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a virtual workshop to learn more about ARC’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. Attendees will have the opportunity to better understand the POWER Initiative and what makes a well-rounded application, hear an overview of the key points…
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Stop 1: Workforce Ecosystems

ARC is hitting the road to further showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan – Appalachia Envisioned – and stop #1 on the roadshow will focus on building workforce ecosystems. This event will feature governors, workforce development pros, and community members from Maryland,…
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