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ARC 2024 Annual Conference

          Co-hosted by the State of Tennessee, ARC is excited to hold our annual conference, Advancing Appalachia, at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 4-5, 2024. Our annual conference will highlight how our 13 states and 423 counties are working to advance Appalachia by building businesses and...
    
    
    
    
          Event2024 Professional Development Seminar

          The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) invites you to take time to improve yourself and your organization at the 2024 Professional Development Seminar, in Huntington, WV. Whether you want to attain skills and knowledge for personal development or career advancement, join us for real-world executive and employee development...
    
    
    
    
          EventCentral Appalachian Network Convening

          The Central Appalachian Network (CAN) welcomes you to join the 2024 CAN Convening on April 2-4th 2024 at the Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, West Virginia. The CAN Convening aspires to:  Inform and advance collaborative regional strategies in the sectors of clean energy, climate change and resilience, creative reuse of...
    
    
    
    
          EventWest Virginia    
    West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference

          The WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference is the state’s premier professional learning and networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, resource providers, and/or public, private, and government entities supporting entrepreneurs. The one-day event features compelling keynotes, engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking opportunities for attendees. Who should attend? Current and prospective entrepreneurs Small...
    
    
    
    
          EventCatalyzing Economic Development in Pennsylvania’s Energy Communities

          The Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) will host an event in Westmoreland County, PA to highlight federal opportunities that can help catalyze economic development in Pennsylvania’s energy communities.  Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with federal officials...
    
    
    
    
          EventSOAR Summit ’23

          Join us for the 2023 SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, at the Corbin Arena on October 3-4. Registration is $75 and includes: Two full days of programming. Breakfast, lunch and snacks on both days. The SOAR Summit...
    
    
    
    
          EventAppalachian Big Ideas Festival

          Appalachian Big Ideas Festival (ABIF) announces its programming and line-up of dynamic talent, panelists, and performances for the 2nd annual event to be held throughout Hazard, KY October 5-7th. ABIF is a three-day experience of insightful storytelling, arts, culture, and community building. Registration is now open for the...
    
    
    
    
          EventStop 5: Building Community Leaders and Capacity

          ARC is hitting the road to showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned. At Stop #5, we’ll focus on building Appalachia’s community leaders and capacity. This event – our final stop – will feature elected officials, economic development leaders,...
    
    
    
    
          EventKentucky    
    Rural Partners Network Community Forum in Pineville, KY

          Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation is hosting this forum for local government, nonprofits, and community partners working in these Appalachian Kentucky counties: Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Perry, Whitley, and adjacent counties. The event will build collaboration, capacity, and relationships by connecting the Community...
    
    
    
    
          EventOpportunity Appalachia Investor Convening

          Opportunity Appalachia brings new investment to underserved Central Appalachian communities, creating new jobs and businesses that support sustainable growth. Our portfolio of high impact projects provides both robust social return as well as an attractive financial return.  The Investor Convening will feature 33 Opportunity Appalachia projects seeking...
    
    
    
    
          EventARC 2023 Annual Conference

          ARC’s 2023 annual conference, Appalachia Rises©: Resilience, Strength & Transformation welcomed hundreds of collaborators from across Appalachia to Ashland, Kentucky on September 11-12.With a special focus on the importance of resiliency and collaboration in the region, the 2023 conference features partners from across Appalachia who work...
    
    
    
    
          EventHBCU Engage: Partnerships to Expand Research Capabilities

          Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), industry, government, nonprofits, and other institutions have much to gain by collaborating and partnering for research and program development. HBCU Engage is the premier event that convenes representatives from all sectors to enhance partnerships and forge new collaborations. This multi-sector forum convenes thought leaders...
    
    
    
    
          EventStop 4: Building Appalachia’s Infrastructure

          ARC is hitting the road to further showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan, Appalachia Envisioned. At Stop #4, we’ll focus on building Appalachia’s infrastructure. This event will feature governors, economic development leaders, and community members from ...
    
    
    
    
          EventAppalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions – Second Edition

          In-person and virtual options available! The Appalachian Gathering for Recovery Solutions – second edition seeks to provide opportunities for in-person communication and networking by bringing representatives from all recovery programs and resources in Eastern Kentucky together for a free one-day gathering on March 9, 2023, at the Union College campus...
    
    
    
    
          EventStop 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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