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Resources for Business Development
This section offers information and resources to help you find funding for community projects, attract new businesses to your community, and start new businesses. Sources of Funding
Grants and awards for community business development projects. Best Practices
Completed business development projects that have proven to be effective. Examples of ARC Business Development Projects
Examples of ongoing projects that are achieving notable results. Research and Data
Publications, research, and related information. News and Events
News, conferences, and training in the Region. Spotlight on Business Development Issues
Explore articles on the following topics:
Arts, Culture, and Entrepreneurship
Fostering Entrepreneurship in Youth
Using the New Markets Tax Credit Program
Business Incubators Ensure Success
Redeveloping Brownfields in Rural Communities
Entrepreneurship
ARC's Entrepreneurship
Initiative Education and Training
Information on entrepreneurship programs for youth and adults.
Building and Sustaining a Business
Information you need to start and build a successful business.
Attracting Financing
Sources
Explore financing options and financing sources for companies.
State-Level Resources
A list of organizations that provide financing, operations, marketing, and networking
assistance, organized by state.
Resources for Tourism Development
Tourism and craft industries can help drive regional and local economic growth
in Appalachia, a region with a rich heritage and abundant natural assets. Appalachian
communities can leverage the economic potential of their cultural and natural
resources by assessing local strengths and opportunities and preparing a comprehensive
plan for action.
ARC has identified a number of key trends in the tourism industry to help community
leaders in their development efforts, including an increase in travel to rural
destinations and an emphasis on sustainable tourism that supports the local
community.
To help support the development of tourism and craft in the Region, ARC
has convened an advisory group composed of tourism and craft experts from each
of the Region's 13 states. The ARC Tourism Council went through a strategic
planning process to determine how individual states can benefit through multi-state
collaborations. Contact ARC for a summary of the council's report.
Most relevant portions of this report for community leaders include:
See State Tourism Contacts for more information about tourism development in your area.
Questions about business development?
Contact ARC business development staff at business@arc.gov.
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