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Private-Sector Employment in Appalachia

These state-level reports offer a glimpse at private-sector employment throughout the Appalachian Region. Each report, focusing on the Appalachian portions of the states, includes employment data for 91 industries, allowing readers to see which industries account for the largest percentages of total employment. The reports also include variables measuring recent…

Tennessee

Jill White

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

SOAR’s POWER Grant Kickoff

January 20, 2022, 4:00 AM - January 20, 2022, 7:00 AM
Join SOAR and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) on January 20, 2022 for a FREE informational session in preparation for the upcoming POWER Grant cycle. Topics will include: 7 simple steps to getting your POWER Grant fundedPOWER Grant best practicesAdministration, finance, and reportingThe application process and timeline…

Appalachian Development Highway System corridor

Transportation in Appalachia

An efficient transportation system is critical to Appalachia’s future economic success. Reliable transportation systems ensure that people can safely and successfully access opportunities, services and markets through highways, railways and ports. Highways have been part of ARC’s core mission since 1965, when we began working with state transportation departments and…

Application Guidance by Project Type  

ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction and…

Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Preston, New York, West Virginia

Trail Systems: Guiding Communities to Opportunities

Every Appalachian state has ample trail opportunities, from the Tanglefoot Trail in Mississippi to South Carolina’s Swamp Rabbit Trail and the Great Allegheny Passage in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Trails are incredible gateways for attracting outside visitors and increasing quality of life for community members.  ARC partners have long worked to establish trail systems…

South Carolina – ARC Funding Opportunities Informational Session

July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM - July 25, 2024, 11:00 AM
Hosted by Main Street South Carolina and featuring Appalachian Regional Commission staff, this virtual session covers a variety of topics related to ARC funding opportunities, including determining eligibility and tips for application success. Time & Date 2-3 p.m. ET, July 25, 2024 (virtual) Presenters Sara Schaefer, South Carolina ARC…

North Carolina

ARC Invests in Medical Safety Gear Production in North Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2020—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced an investment of $300,000 to The Industrial Commons, in Morganton, North Carolina, to purchase materials and coordinate staff to manufacture needed medical safety gear to fulfill product demand across the Appalachian Region and the nation. The Industrial Commons,…