Congratulations to the 90 local government entities, from 12 Appalachian states, selected for READY Local Governments! 🎉

These participants will spend nine weeks in no-cost training designed to help them identify, manage and implement federal funding: bit.ly/44dgXN3

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

Attention #Appalachian leaders 📣 Apply NOW for ARC's Appalachian Leadership Institute!

This no-cost, nine-month leadership development program helps Appalachians – from all walks of community life – build the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to strengthen the region. 🧵⬇️

Our 2024 conference “Advancing Appalachia” is happening Sep. 4-5 in Chattanooga, TN 🎉

Join us, Gov. Bill Lee, TNECD & others to hear how ARC partners are moving the region forward.

Registration opens in June! Until then, submit your program ideas ⬇️ bit.ly/4cLamxp

Today, via our Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, we awarded $17M to 2 projects that will bolster outdoor recreation and healthcare in Central Appalachia! 🌟

Learn more: arc.gov/news/arc-award…

Though natural disaster recovery is always a challenge, through resilience, strength, and collaboration, our rural neighbors will always help one another to pull through.

Women are leading the way in Appalachia! During her travels in #WestVirginia , Gayle Manchin met w/leaders like:

🌟 Appalachian Leadership Institute alumni Donna Peduto & Jamila Jones
💫 The Hub's Stephanie Tyree, Katie Loudin & Amanda Workman Scott

#WomensHistoryMonth

According to Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, West Virginians are in the position to be “pioneers again” when exploring the new frontiers of AI and cybersecurity. #FocusForwardWV

In Philippi, WV, New Vision is giving young people renewed hope 💚

Our Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin helped break ground at New Vision Village, which is using ARC support to provide housing, employment & more for youth aging out of foster care. bit.ly/3Vx6J8b

FedCo on the Road! 🚗

Our Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visited Elkins, WV, to celebrate the historic Tygart Hotel's grand reopening: bit.ly/4cvuIdK

Hotel partner Woodlands Development Group is using an ARC POWER grant to improve broadband access in Elkins. 🔗

What a great day at the The White House! ☀️

Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and her colleagues from other regional commissions gathered to discuss successes and opportunities made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), including our ARISE and READY initiatives.

We're with the Development District Association of Appalachia this week!

Appalachia has 74 Local Development Districts, which support economic development in communities. We’re excited to join them at NADO / DDAA's conference!

Learn more about LDDs: bit.ly/48RfUmS

ARC turns 59 today! 🎂

Since 1965, we've invested $5.65B in nearly 34,000 projects.

We look forward to another year of supporting our grantees & partners + empowering Appalachians to strengthen communities.

Follow along & subscribe to In the Region: arc.gov/newsletter-sig…

During #WomensHistoryMonth , ARC is celebrating partners that are serving & uplifting Appalachian women!

Today’s spotlight is on our INSPIRE partner, Brooke's House, a safe, community-based transitional living environment for women in recovery from substance use disorder. 🏠🧵👇

We're investing in downtown revitalization in Central Appalachia!

Last week, we awarded $1.7M to four multi-state planning grants via ARISE, incl ~$500k for Invest Appalachia to develop plans to further revitalize 165 downtowns in KY, NC, VA and WV. 🏪 bit.ly/3V2MlLC

Through our Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, we've awarded nearly $1.7M to 4 new projects that span state borders.

These planning projects seek to improve transit, tourism infrastructure, downtown revitalization & access to capital. bit.ly/4bTaZ7z

(1/2) Thank you to participants in today's annual ARC quorum. This chance to deepen partnerships btwn the 13 Appalachian states is led by Gayle Manchin & Gov. Bill Lee. Thank you U.S. Commerce Dept. for joining w/info about programs for Appalachians. We look forward to working together!

Our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration continues with a spotlight on Appalachia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)! 👩🏿‍🎓

ARC is grateful to the region's 15 HBCUs for providing valuable educational and workforce opportunities to students in AL, MS, NC, TN & WV. 🧵⬇️

This #NatlEshipWeek , we’re highlighting Appalachian entrepreneurs who make the region a better place💙

Mandela Echefu launched Wheelzup Adventures in Cumberland, MD to help himself & others “feel like we are not alone...to have community.' ⬇️🧵

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It's #NatlEshipWeek ! We've invested $136M+ to help entrepreneurs access capital, coaching, incubation space & more. We're excited to share some of those stories with you. Learn why we think entrepreneurship is essential to building #Appalachian businesses: bit.ly/3YJHjCz