Appalachian Places: Growing Local Economies

  • October 6, 2025 8:00 a.m. - October 7, 2025 3:00 p.m.

ARC is excited to co-host our annual conference, Appalachian Places: Growing Local Economies, with the State of Maryland. Join us at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland on October 6-7, 2025!

This year, our annual conference will focus on growing place-based economies. Attendees will hear from Appalachian leaders on these programming tracks:

  • Creating Paths for Future Success
  • Leveraging Local Assets to Drive Economies
  • Training Workers for Shifting Economies
  • Igniting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Fostering Community Well-Being