AppalachianRegComm

AppalachianRegComm

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Federal-state partnership working for sustainable community & economic development in the 13 states of Appalachia.

Washington, DC · http://www.arc.gov

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Water Valley in Appalachian Mississippi is named one of America's “best little food towns” by Food&Wine magazine.

See the Appalachian Diabetes Control project of Marshall Univ. in WV moving ahead with a $250K grant from ARC &CDC.

We can and must step up efforts to fight diabetes in WV head on, say Senator Jay Rockefeller & ARC Fed Co Earl Gohl.

Have you ever participated in the ARC/Oak Ridge Summer Math&Science Institute? If so please take this survey.

ARC volunteers were in Triana, Alabama this week to restore trails, tables & campfire sites in public park. See video.

A $250 K grant from ARC to University of Cincinnati Clermont College will help to spur manufacturing recovery in Ohio.

Kudos to Rev. Sally Allocca from Birmingham in Appalachian Alabama for selection as a Champion of Change by WhiteHouse.

The Appalachian Health Summit on 9/28 in Athens, Ohio will show how to sustain healthy living in the Region.

Autumn means scenic drive time, from the ancient Appalachians to the volcanic Cascades. See leaf-turning routes here:

See how the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission is boosting this fast-growing area.Tourism&diversification thrive.

The 2012 GreenGov Symposium is set for 9/24-25 in D.C. 250 speakers & 70 sessions. Check it out at:

Applications due 9/12 to develop a tourist-oriented mapguide highlighting distinctive food destinations in Appalachia.

ARC project boosting local business in Williamsport, MD shows strong federal & local partnership says Senator Cardin.

See how "exurbanization" is changing the landscape of Appalachia, including Macon County in western North Carolina.

Registration for the Georgia Appalachian Center for Higher Ed's 7th Annual Conference on 9/25 is open. Register here:

Univ.of KY is funding pilot projects in occupational safety&health.Applications from NC, WV, TN & VA encouraged. Contact: rmcknig@uky.edu

Here is a poignant look at the struggling carpet industry in Appalachian Georgia’s city of Dalton.

A Dept. of Education webinar today at noon will focus on assistance available for rural school districts.

ARC inviting proposals from pros to conduct a major program evaluation of Commission health projects. Deadline is 9/6.

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