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A new central bank for development lenders, Appalachian Community Capital will increase the availability of capital to Appalachia's small businesses. It is expected to leverage $233 million in private bank capital. | ||
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Sites visited on the three-day tour included food-related businesses, farms, and schools, highlighting the economic opportunity created by local food systems in West Virginia and showcasing innovative local models. | ||
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ARC's 13-state Appalachian foodways tour, launched in Asheville, North Carolina, on March 20, will highlight the potential of local food systems to create economic opportunity and grow jobs. | ||
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The Development District Association of Appalachia recognized Bob Culver for his longtime leadership and service as a champion for regional planning and development. | ||
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Brown received the DDAA's 2013 Congressional Award for his service to the people of Appalachia and his ongoing support for economic development efforts in the Region. | ||
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Hileman was honored by the Development District Association of Appalachia at its 2013 annual conference. | ||
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Cardin received the DDAA's 2012 Congressional Award for his support for community and economic development efforts in Appalachia. | ||
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ARC, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, and Marshall University have selected five Appalachian diabetes coalitions to receive funding and support through the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project. Each coalition will receive an initial $40,000 grant for local efforts to prevent and control diabetes, along with training and technical assistance. | ||
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Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was selected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as 2013 states' co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. | ||
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Executives from 25 Appalachian firms and organizations participated in an Appalachia USA delegation to the May 2013 Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Seoul. | ||
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A comprehensive new study conducted by the National Business Incubation Association identifies the best practices used by successful business incubators to grow companies and jobs in rural areas. | ||
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A teaching farm, school-based garden programs, and a culinary business incubator were among the destinations included in ARC's May 13–14 visit highlighting the potential of local food systems to create economic opportunity. | ||
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The ongoing tour included stops at local farms and food producers in Appalachian Georgia May 9–10, examining the job-creation potential of local food systems. | ||
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The administration's proposed budget for fiscal year 2014 requests an amount roughly even with ARC's post-sequester FY 2013 funding and assumes no major policy or programmatic changes for Commission activities. | ||
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A multi-sector business delegation from the Region will participate in the May 2013 Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Seoul. | ||
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The tourist-oriented mapguide will showcase Appalachian food-heritage and agritourism attractions to boost tourism and stimulate economic development in the Region. | ||
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Operation UNITE will hold the 2013 National Rx Drug Abuse Summit April 2-4 in Orlando, Florida. ARC is partnering with UNITE to support the continuing education of medical professionals and community leaders at the summit. | ||
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The Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project, a partnership between ARC, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Marshall University's Center for Rural Health, is soliciting applications from local diabetes coalitions for two funding opportunities. Applications for both opportunities are due November 16, 2012. | ||
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On September 28, 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, which funds government operations—and extends authorization of ARC's nonhighway programs—through March 27, 2013. | ||
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The Network Appalachia–South planning and development initiative will design new infrastructure, technology, financing, and institutional alliances to help enhance inland Appalachia's access to neighboring coastal ports. The goal is to help the Region better compete in the global economy. | ||
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On July 6, 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law a two-year reauthorization of surface transportation programs—Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century—which authorizes federal highway programs including the Appalachian Development Highway System. | ||
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ARC will join the White House Business Council, the Delta Regional Authority, the White House Rural Council, and the U.S. Small Business Administration in hosting the Oxford Rural Economic Forum at the University of Mississippi. | ||
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A total of $70 million is available; grants will be awarded to governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations across a variety of sectors. The application deadline is July 31, 2012. | ||
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The legislation, approved on June 6, 2012, provides $75.3 million for ARC's fiscal year 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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In May 2012, a delegation of Appalachian businesses participated in the ARC-supported Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Singapore. | ||
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In April 2012, the Senate and House appropriations committees passed legislation containing $64.9 million and $75.3 million, respectively, for ARC's fiscal year 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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On April 18, 2012, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development approved legislation containing $75.3 million for ARC's FY 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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A delegation of Appalachian businesses will participate in the ARC-supported Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Singapore. | ||
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The third annual meeting of the Appalachia Funders Network was held March 28-29, 2012, in Berea, Kentucky. The theme was "Accelerating the Economic Transition of Central Appalachia." | ||
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Public law 112-102, signed on March 30, 2012, extends authorization of the Appalachian Development Highway System through June 2012. | ||
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The ARC-supported Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project is sponsoring its fourth diabetes coalition conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27-30, 2012. | ||
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July 31, 2013 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. | ||
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A Global Appalachia Workshop June 18–20, 2013 Mobile, Alabama | ||
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June 9–11, 2013 DoubleTree Asheville-Biltmore Hotel Asheville, North Carolina Meeting agenda (PDF: 94 KB) | ||
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May 2, 2013 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 98 KB) | ||
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April 21–24, 2013 Washington Renaissance Hotel 999 9th Street, NW Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 115 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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March 19–21, 2013 Asheville, North Carolina Event Web site | ||
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Development District Association of Appalachia Annual Conference March 10–12, 2013 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia Conference photos | ||
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March 1, 2013 Powerhouse Community Arts Center 413 South 14th Street Oxford, Mississippi Summit Web site | ||
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February 23, 2013 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. J.W. Marriott Hotel 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. | ||
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December 13, 2012 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 111 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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November 30–December 1, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia Presentations agenda (PDF: 20 KB) Participants and project descriptions (PDF: 160 KB) | ||
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November 27, 2012 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EST | ||
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November 14–16, 2012 The Hunter Henry Center Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi Meeting agenda (PDF: 220 KB) | ||
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November 14–15, 2012 Washington, D.C. | ||
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November 8–9, 2012 November 8: 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; November 9: 8:30 a.m.–Noon Tennessee Department of Health Nashville, Tennessee Meeting agenda (PDF: 88 KB) | ||
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October 11, 2012 Noon–3:00 p.m. Capitol Conference Center 815 Lee Street East Charleston, West Virginia | ||
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October 3, 2012 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel–Huntsville Airport Huntsville, Alabama | ||
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California, Pennsylvania: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Kingsport, Tennessee: Thursday, July 12, 2012 Cartersville, Georgia: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | ||
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July 24–25, 2012 Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Workshop summary (PDF: 810 KB) | ||
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July 17–19, 2012 Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street Summit Conference Center, 129 Summers Street Charleston, West Virginia Meeting agenda (PDF: 38 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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July 12, 2012 University of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi | ||
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A Global Appalachia Workshop June 12–14, 2012 Memphis, Tennessee | ||
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May 22, 2012 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 94 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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May 16, 2012 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 66 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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April 22-25, 2012 Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 341 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture April 3-4, 2012 Renaissance Asheville Hotel Asheville, North Carolina | ||
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March 28–29, 2012 Berea, Kentucky | ||
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March 23, 2012 Hyatt Regency Lexington 401 W. High Street Lexington, Kentucky Conference Web site | ||
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Development District Association of Appalachia Annual Conference March 18–20, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia Conference photos | ||
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March 14, 2012 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 274 KB) | ||
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