This #InfrastructureWeek , we're celebrating the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)!

With BIL funds, we launched our funding opportunity ARISE, our capacity-building initiative READY Appalachia & increased support for local infrastructure work. ⤵️ arc.gov/bil/

Thanks to all who joined us in Starkville, MS, this week for our Network Appalachia gathering! Participants visited ARC grantee, MSU Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, among other activities. 🛩️ Network Appalachia connects transportation leaders from across the region. 🚚 bit.ly/4ar8HKO

We're expanding broadband access in Appalachia! 🌐

Last week, ARC staff attended the Broadband Communities Summit to share news about our projects and meet with partners committed to bringing high speed, quality internet to the region. bit.ly/4bE7NvH

Register now to learn more about the U.S. Department of Labor's Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative! 💸

Record WORC funding is available for projects providing workforce training & support services in #Appalachia . 🛠️

Join us May 29 to learn more: bit.ly/3ULiRA6

ARC has a long history of building infrastructure in #Appalachia , with nearly $150M invested in FY 2023 to help our partners improve roads, water and sewer systems, broadband connectivity and more. 🛣️💧🌐

During #InfrastructureWeek , learn more 👇 arc.gov/investment-pri…

Happy #InfrastructureWeek !! Dept. of Agriculture announced +$300M in grants to communities across Appalachia. These projects will boost broadband & water access. 🌐 🛁 bit.ly/44FMPKy

Watch the The White House livestream to learn more about these projects & others: bit.ly/3WHBFmC

Our partner Invest Appalachia has secured $35M+ for community-driven investments in Central Appalachia!

They'll provide capital to small biz, housing, nonprofits, infrastructure & more in KY, NC, OH, TN, VA & WV.

We're so proud to support their work! 👉 bit.ly/4dAHkRv

Today, Fahe was awarded $326,000 Appalachian Regional Commission ARC ARISE Grant for new local leadership development and workforce development initiative for affordable housing nonprofits in Appalachia.

Press release: tinyurl.com/44pfr7w7

We're investing in workforce growth across Appalachia! 🌄

Today, we announced nearly $1.7M in multi-state grants to develop workforce plans for industries including cybersecurity, housing, water infrastructure and more. bit.ly/3y9eLKF

Youth apprenticeships are on the rise, & U.S. Department of Labor is celebrating with the launch of Youth Apprenticeship Week!

#YAW2024 highlights the important role apprenticeships – like Dataseam's IT apprenticeships in Eastern KY – play in workforce development. 💻👇 arc.gov/investment/dat…

ARC partner Appalachian Community Capital received $500M from U.S. EPA to launch the Green Bank for Rural America! ♻️

Funds will provide capital for clean energy projects in Appalachia’s coal-impacted, Tribal & underserved rural communities. 💚

Read more from pv magazine USA 👇 pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/04/29/new…

Appalachia is on a 'pathway to possibility.' Our Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin recently discussed this & more with Lexington Herald-Leader.

Check it out to learn about ARC's history, regional progress & the role partnership plays in strengthening Appalachia. 💙👇 aol.com/news/very-uniq…

ARC is seeking 40 public, private, & nonprofit leaders in #Appalachia for the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI)! The no-cost program helps Appalachians strengthen their communities with new skills, networks & knowledge.

Learn more 👇 & apply by 6/1: arc.gov/leadership

It's #SmallBusinessWeek ! In the Appalachian Region, 99% of businesses have 10 or fewer employees.

Our new research report outlines the opportunities and challenges these businesses face, and proposes solutions to help them address barriers.

Learn more: bit.ly/4aBs1pA

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit your programming ideas for ARC’s 2024 annual conference 🕔

We need your help building a program that highlights successes, trends & opportunities across the entire #Appalachian region!

Share a proposal now 👉 bit.ly/3W036Yv

WATCH 📽️ City of Hazard was featured on PBS PBS NewsHour as a leader in recovery & entrepreneurship!

This community is not only overcoming substance use disorder, but individuals in recovery are driving economic growth through small businesses. Go Hazard! 💙👇 to.pbs.org/3JGtJtW

Small businesses make up 99% of all businesses in #Appalachia 👏

Today, we released a new report outlining the challenges they face, billions in untapped growth opportunities & solutions to better meet their needs.

Explore the findings ⬇️ bit.ly/4aBs1pA

Share your ideas! 💡

Our annual conference helps Appalachians meet & share success strategies.

What does that look like? Watch this 2023 recap ⬇️ & submit your program ideas for 'Advancing Appalachia' Sep. 4-5 in Chattanooga, TN: bit.ly/3W036Yv youtube.com/watch?v=pffoTU…