# Pennsylvania - Appalachian Regional Commission

- Pennsylvania Our Work In Pennsylvania Investment Priorities In Fiscal Year 2023, ARC and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development partnered on the following investments and projects. Investment Snapshot Counties in Appalachia (52 out of 67 counties): Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, [&#8230;]The post Pennsylvania appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Governor Josh Shapiro Josh grew up in Pennsylvania, watching his parents serve their community — his father was a pediatrician, and his mother was an educator. Their example inspired Josh to enter into public service, and from a young age, Josh recognized that standing up for others was how he wanted to spend his career. After marrying his [&#8230;]The post Governor Josh Shapiro appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Neil Fowler Neil Fowler serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Partnerships at the Pennsylvania Department of Community &#38; Economic Development (DCED). In this capacity, he works with economic and workforce development partners across the Commonwealth to support entrepreneurs and businesses facing challenges as well as opportunities. In Pennsylvania’s 52 Appalachian counties he works [&#8230;]The post Neil Fowler appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Jennifer Lench Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.The post Jennifer Lench appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Pennsylvania FY 2023 Investments The post Pennsylvania FY 2023 Investments appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Winning the Grant (Pennsylvania) &#8216;Winning the Grant&#8217; one-day session is designed to assist prospective applicants identify and learn the best strategies to win grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and other federal agencies. Participants will have the opportunity to meet potential partners and funders. The event is being co-hosted by&#160;U.S.&#160;Senator Bob Casey. Location Blair County Convention Center1 Convention [&#8230;]The post Winning the Grant (Pennsylvania) appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Catalyst Connection: Bringing a New Energy to Northern Appalachia  ARC&#8217;s Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a funding opportunity driving large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects. Launched in 2022 using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) ARISE is strengthening Appalachian businesses and industries, and supporting the development of new opportunities across the region.&#160; Two of those industries are green [&#8230;]The post Catalyst Connection: Bringing a New Energy to Northern Appalachia  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Pennsylvania: $17.3 Million Awarded for Coal Community Revitalization Since 2015, ARC’s POWER Initiative has invested millions in projects working to create jobs, fuel new industries, and prepare students and workers for new opportunities in coal-impacted communities. ARC&#8217;s largest single POWER funding package to date was awarded in October 2023, with one state receiving an impressive 19 awards totaling $17.3 million – Pennsylvania.&#160;&#160; More [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Pennsylvania: $17.3 Million Awarded for Coal Community Revitalization appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Tri-County Workforce Investment Board: Creating PA’s Semi-Conductor Workforce ARC’s POWER Initiative has invested millions to connect students and workers in coal-impacted communities with in-demand, high-growth industries. One such sector, semiconductor manufacturing, has been experiencing a global shortage since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has impacted the production of everything from home appliances and smart phones, to car keys and other everyday electronic goods. The [&#8230;]The post Tri-County Workforce Investment Board: Creating PA&#8217;s Semi-Conductor Workforce appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Pennsylvania FY 2022 Investments The post Pennsylvania FY 2022 Investments appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.