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	Investments in Action
  

Every year, ARC investments support hundreds of economic development projects benefiting Appalachia’s 423 counties. Projects align with one of five goals outlined in our current Strategic Plan. The resulting investments ultimately help Appalachian communities address economic disparity and advance prosperity.
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    Southwestern Commission: Creating Space for Western North Carolina Food Entrepreneurs

          BIL funds are allowing the Western North Carolina farmers market construct a training facility that will serve 1,100 food producers.
    
    
    
          Community Infrastructure
          Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentMaryland
			Allegany, Garrett    
    Western Maryland: Elevating the Outdoors

          Two Appalachian Maryland counties used BIL funds to expand outdoor recreation by attracting new businesses and more visitors.
    
    
    
          Community Infrastructure
          Entrepreneurship and Business Development
          Tourism DevelopmentOhio
			Athens    
    Buckeye Hills Regional Council: Making Community Visions a Reality in Ohio

          Buckeye Hills Regional Council is using BIL funds to help the City of Athens revitalize historic buildings to meet community needs.
    
    
    
          Community InfrastructureKentucky
			Knott    
    Hindman, KY: Overcoming Challenges and Upgrading Water Services

          Using BIL funds, the City of Hindman was able to overcome cost barriers to critical water system upgrades.
    
    
    
          Coal-Impacted Communities
          Community Infrastructure
          COVID-19 ResponseNorth Carolina
			Watauga    
    High Country Food Hub: Investing in Storage Capacity Reaps Rewards

          Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for 58 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems, highway and utility access, expanding broadband, and developing sites to attract new businesses. ARC’s Area Development Program invested $92.1 million in community infrastructure Fiscal Year 2022. When thinking...
    
    
    
          Community Infrastructure
          COVID-19 Response
          Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentVirginia
			City of Bristol    
    Bristol, Virginia: Wastewater Treatment Enables Textile Industry Growth

          Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for 58 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems for water, sewer, energy, and stormwater. ARC’s Area Development Program invested $66.8 million in water and sewer projects alone in Fiscal Year 2022. When thinking about economic growth,...
    
    
    
          Community Infrastructure
          Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentMaryland
			Washington    
    Hagerstown, MD: Upgrading to Efficient, Environmentally Conscious Infrastructure

          Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for 58 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems for water, sewer, energy, and stormwater. ARC’s Area Development Program invested $66.8 million in water and sewer projects alone in Fiscal Year 2022. When thinking about economic growth,...
    
    
    
          Community InfrastructureGeorgia
			Hart    
    Hartwell, GA: Digging into Downtown Revitalization

          Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for 58 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems for water, sewer, energy, highways, and more. ARC’s Area Development Program invested $66.8 million in water and sewer projects alone in Fiscal...
    
    
    
          Community Infrastructure
          Entrepreneurship and Business DevelopmentKentucky
			Pike    
    Pikeville, KY: New Wastewater Technology Supports a Growth Mindset

          Building Appalachia’s infrastructure has been an ARC investment priority for 58 years, especially the development and maintenance of basic infrastructure systems for water, sewer, energy, and stormwater. ARC’s Area Development Program invested $66.8 million in water and sewer projects alone in Fiscal Year 2022.
    
    
    
          Coal-Impacted Communities
          Community InfrastructureMaryland
			Garrett    
    Garrett County, Maryland: Connecting the Unconnected

          High-speed broadband will be expanded to 300 unserved households.
    
    
    
          Coal-Impacted Communities
          Community InfrastructureTennessee
			Unicoi    
    Erwin Utilities: Enhancing Broadband in Unicoi County

          The town of Erwin, Tennessee is nestled in the mountains of Unicoi County (pictured above) and home to just over 6,000 residents. Though the area is abundant in undisturbed natural assets and access to major roadways, Unicoi is considered economically at-risk and has faced its fair share of challenges. After the coal-industry-related closure of a CSX rail yard in Erwin, around...
    
    
    
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