# Conference - Appalachian Regional Commission

- ARC 2024 Annual Conference Co-hosted by the State of Tennessee, ARC is excited to hold our annual conference,&#160;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 workforces, investing in infrastructure and tourism, and [&#8230;]The post ARC 2024 Annual Conference appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 2024 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 sessions, networking and more in Huntington, [&#8230;]The post 2024 Professional Development Seminar appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Central 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:&#160; Who should attend? The CAN Convening hopes to attract economic development practitioners, under-represented voices, local leaders, community change makers, funders &#38; investors, and emerging [&#8230;]The post Central Appalachian Network Convening appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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? Don&#8217;t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a [&#8230;]The post West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Catalyzing 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. &#160;Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with federal officials to share challenges their community faces [&#8230;]The post Catalyzing Economic Development in Pennsylvania’s Energy Communities appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- SOAR Summit ’23 Join us for the 2023 SOAR Summit, presented by&#160;Appalachian Wireless&#160;and the&#160;Appalachian Regional Commission, at the&#160;Corbin Arena&#160;on October 3-4. Registration is $75 and includes: View the full agenda here.The post SOAR Summit &#8217;23 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian 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 festival. Hear from national and local leaders, [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Big Ideas Festival appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Stop 5: Building Community Leaders and Capacity ARC is hitting the road to showcase the five goals of our 2022-2026 strategic plan,&#160;Appalachia&#160;Envisioned. At Stop #5, we’ll focus on&#160;building Appalachia&#8217;s community leaders and capacity. This event &#8211; our final stop &#8211; will feature elected officials, economic development leaders, and community members from&#160;all 13 Appalachian states&#160;who are excited to discuss how they use their [&#8230;]The post Stop 5: Building Community Leaders and Capacity appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- 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 Network with targeted federal and civic partners. While registration is free, [&#8230;]The post Rural Partners Network Community Forum in Pineville, KY appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Opportunity 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.&#160; The Investor Convening will feature 33 Opportunity Appalachia projects seeking to develop relationships with investment partners. Our 2023 [&#8230;]The post Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.