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Gohl and other members of the White House Rural Council met August 7, 2012, to discuss the Obama administration's multi-agency effort to assist rural areas affected by drought. The USDA has designated 56 Appalachian counties as eligible for drought assistance. | ||
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The 13 selected projects will promote job creation, spur innovation, and provide assistance to entrepreneurs and businesses in a wide range of industrial sectors. The five winning Appalachian projects will receive a total of more than $4.2 million. | ||
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Fifty students and teachers conducted hands-on research through the 23rd annual ARC–Oak Ridge National Laboratory summer math-science-technology institute, held July 7–20. | ||
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In a major transportation bill signed by President Barack Obama on July 6, 2012, Congress approved the most significant federal commitment to the timely completion of the Appalachian Development Highway System since 1998. | ||
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Using "white space" technology, the AIR.U consortium will deploy Super Wi-Fi networks that will upgrade the broadband Internet access available to underserved university campuses and their surrounding communities. | ||
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The Livable Communities technical assistance will help the towns improve their livability by promoting economic development while safeguarding the local landscape. | ||
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Bob Proud was recognized by the Development District Association of Appalachia at its 2012 annual conference for his work as founder of the Whole in My Heart military support group, which provides assistance to the families and friends of deployed troops. | ||
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The Development District Association of Appalachia recognized James Mylott for his two decades of service to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council promoting regional planning and development. | ||
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The multi-agency federal funding opportunity aims to help rural communities accelerate job creation by leveraging local assets, building stronger communities, and creating regional linkages. Applications are due May 9, 2012. | ||
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Governor Robert Bentley has been selected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as 2012 states' co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. | ||
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The Network Appalachia–South planning and development initiative will design new infrastructure, technology, financing, and institutional alliances to help enhance inland Appalachia's access to neighboring coastal ports. The goal is to help the Region better compete in the global economy. | ||
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On July 6, 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law a two-year reauthorization of surface transportation programs—Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century—which authorizes federal highway programs including the Appalachian Development Highway System. | ||
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ARC will join the White House Business Council, the Delta Regional Authority, the White House Rural Council, and the U.S. Small Business Administration in hosting the Oxford Rural Economic Forum at the University of Mississippi. | ||
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A total of $70 million is available; grants will be awarded to governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations across a variety of sectors. The application deadline is July 31, 2012. | ||
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The legislation, approved on June 6, 2012, provides $75.3 million for ARC's fiscal year 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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In May 2012, a delegation of Appalachian businesses participated in the ARC-supported Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Singapore. | ||
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In April 2012, the Senate and House appropriations committees passed legislation containing $64.9 million and $75.3 million, respectively, for ARC's fiscal year 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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On April 18, 2012, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development approved legislation containing $75.3 million for ARC's FY 2013 nonhighway programs. | ||
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A delegation of Appalachian businesses will participate in the ARC-supported Trade Winds Asia Forum, a U.S. Department of Commerce business development conference and trade mission in Singapore. | ||
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The third annual meeting of the Appalachia Funders Network was held March 28-29, 2012, in Berea, Kentucky. The theme was "Accelerating the Economic Transition of Central Appalachia." | ||
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Public law 112-102, signed on March 30, 2012, extends authorization of the Appalachian Development Highway System through June 2012. | ||
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The ARC-supported Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project is sponsoring its fourth diabetes coalition conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27-30, 2012. | ||
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The administration's proposed budget for fiscal year 2013 assumes no major policy or programmatic changes for Commission activities and will continue the administration's interagency focus on strengthening and diversifying the Appalachian economy. | ||
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On February 2, 2012, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs approved legislation that would authorize Appalachian transportation-related activity. | ||
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Home-furnishings and wood-products businesses that want to expand export sales to Asia and the Pacific Rim can apply to join an Appalachia USA delegation traveling to the September 2012 Furniture Manufacturing and Supply China trade fair. | ||
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-74), contains level funding of $68,263,000 for ARC's nonhighway programs. | ||
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October 3, 2012 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel–Huntsville Airport Huntsville, Alabama | ||
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California, Pennsylvania: Thursday, August 16, 2012 Kingsport, Tennessee: Thursday, July 12, 2012 Cartersville, Georgia: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | ||
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July 24–25, 2012 Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. | ||
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July 17–19, 2012 Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street Summit Conference Center, 129 Summers Street Charleston, West Virginia Meeting agenda (PDF: 38 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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July 12, 2012 University of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi | ||
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A Global Appalachia Workshop June 12–14, 2012 Memphis, Tennessee | ||
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May 22, 2012 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 94 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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May 16, 2012 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 66 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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April 22-25, 2012 Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 341 KB) Meeting summary | ||
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Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture April 3-4, 2012 Renaissance Asheville Hotel Asheville, North Carolina | ||
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March 28–29, 2012 Berea, Kentucky | ||
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March 23, 2012 Hyatt Regency Lexington 401 W. High Street Lexington, Kentucky Conference Web site | ||
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Development District Association of Appalachia Annual Conference March 18–20, 2012 Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia Conference photos | ||
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March 14, 2012 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 274 KB) | ||
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December 7, 2011 Greenville, South Carolina | ||
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October 24, 2011 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Appalachian Regional Commission 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor Washington, D.C. Meeting agenda (PDF: 80 KB) | ||
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Federal Technical Assistance Workshops Starkville, Mississippi: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Corning, New York: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Pikeville, Kentucky: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | ||
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May 26, 2011 Unicoi, Tennessee | ||
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