Link to ARC home page.

Newsroom

Press Releases
 February 2013
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin Honored by the Development District Association of Appalachia
Cardin received the DDAA's 2012 Congressional Award for his support for community and economic development efforts in Appalachia.
 January 2013
ARC and Partners Select Diabetes Coalitions to Receive Funding for Community Programs
ARC, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, and Marshall University have selected five Appalachian diabetes coalitions to receive funding and support through the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project. Each coalition will receive an initial $40,000 grant for local efforts to prevent and control diabetes, along with training and technical assistance.
 January 2013
West Virginia Governor Tomblin Named ARC's 2013 States' Co-Chair
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was selected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as 2013 states' co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
More Press Releases
News Briefs
 October 2012
Two Grant Opportunities Available to New and Existing Local Diabetes Coalitions in Appalachia
The Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project, a partnership between ARC, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Marshall University's Center for Rural Health, is soliciting applications from local diabetes coalitions for two funding opportunities. Applications for both opportunities are due November 16, 2012.
 September 2012
Legislative Update: President Obama Signs Legislation Continuing Government Funding, Extending ARC Nonhighway Programs, through March 27, 2013
On September 28, 2012, President Barack Obama signed into law Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013, which funds government operations—and extends authorization of ARC's nonhighway programs—through March 27, 2013.
 July 2012
ARC Partners in Net A-South Initiative to Enhance Appalachia’s Access to Coastal Ports, International Commerce
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.
 July 2012
Legislative Update: President Obama Signs MAP-21 Legislation Reauthorizing Federal Highway Programs; ADHS to Be Funded through New Surface Transportation Program Grant
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.
 July 2012
ARC to Co-Host July 2012 Rural Economic Forum in Oxford, Mississippi
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.
 June 2012
HHS Offers Competitive Grants to Help Improve Health in Small Communities
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.
 June 2012
Legislative Update: House Approves FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
The legislation, approved on June 6, 2012, provides $75.3 million for ARC's fiscal year 2013 nonhighway programs.
 May 2012
Appalachian Trade Delegation Visits Southeast Asia to Expand Appalachian Exports
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.
 April 2012
Legislative Update: Senate, House Appropriations Committees Approve FY 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bills
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.
 April 2012
Legislative Update: House Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Approves Increased Funding for ARC for FY 2013
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.
 April 2012
Appalachian Businesses to Explore Export Opportunities in Asia through May 2012 Trade Winds Asia Forum
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.
 March 2012
Appalachia Funders Network Holds 2012 Annual Meeting in Berea, Kentucky
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."
 March 2012
Legislative Update: President Obama Signs Legislation Extending Federal Highway Programs through June 2012
Public law 112-102, signed on March 30, 2012, extends authorization of the Appalachian Development Highway System through June 2012.
 March 2012
Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project to Sponsor Diabetes Coalition Conference March 27-30, 2012
The ARC-supported Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project is sponsoring its fourth diabetes coalition conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27-30, 2012.
 February 2012
Legislative Update: Obama Administration Requests $64.8 Million for ARC for FY 2013
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.
 February 2012
Legislative Update: Senate, House Committees Approve Surface Transportation Bills
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.
 February 2012
Appalachian Businesses to Seek Export Sales Boost through Shanghai Trade Fair
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.
 January 2012
Legislative Update: President Obama Signs FY 2012 Funding Legislation
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-74), contains level funding of $68,263,000 for ARC's nonhighway programs.
More News Briefs
Events
 March 2013
A Proud Heritage and a Bright Tomorrow: Recognizing LDDs' Valuable Role in Shaping Appalachia's Future
Development District Association of Appalachia Annual Conference
March 10–12, 2013
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
 March 2013
Mississippi Food Summit
March 1, 2013
Powerhouse Community Arts Center
413 South 14th Street
Oxford, Mississippi
Registration Web site
 February 2013
ARC 2013 Governors' Quorum Meeting
February 24, 2013
4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
J.W. Marriott Hotel
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
 December 2012
ARC Tourism Advisory Council Meeting
December 13, 2012
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, D.C.
Meeting agenda (PDF: 111 KB)
Meeting summary
 November 2012
2012 Appalachian Teaching Project Presentations
November 30–December 1, 2012
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
Presentations agenda (PDF: 20 KB)
Participants and project descriptions (PDF: 160 KB)
 November 2012
Research Webinar: Strategies for Economic Improvement in Appalachia's Distressed Rural Counties
November 27, 2012
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EST
 November 2012
Appalachian Higher Education Network 2012 Fall Meeting
November 14–16, 2012
The Hunter Henry Center
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi
Meeting agenda (PDF: 220 KB)
 November 2012
Global Appalachia Workshop
November 14–15, 2012
Washington, D.C.
 November 2012
Appalachian Health Policy Advisory Council Meeting
November 8–9, 2012
November 8: 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; November 9: 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Meeting agenda (PDF: 88 KB)
 October 2012
West Virginia Diabetes Prevention Roundtable
October 11, 2012
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Capitol Conference Center
815 Lee Street East
Charleston, West Virginia
 October 2012
Appalachian Regional Commission Meeting
October 3, 2012
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel–Huntsville Airport
Huntsville, Alabama
 August 2012
Livable Communities Regional Workshops
California, Pennsylvania: Thursday, August 16, 2012
Kingsport, Tennessee: Thursday, July 12, 2012
Cartersville, Georgia: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
 July 2012
Appalachian Higher Education Initiative Planning Workshop
July 24–25, 2012
Appalachian Regional Commission
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, D.C.
Workshop summary (PDF: 810 KB)
 July 2012
Appalachian Higher Education Network 2012 Summer Meeting
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
 July 2012
Oxford Rural Economic Forum
July 12, 2012
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
 June 2012
Positioning Appalachia to Engage, Compete, and Succeed in the Global Economy of the Twenty-First Century
A Global Appalachia Workshop
June 12–14, 2012
Memphis, Tennessee
 May 2012
ARC Tourism Advisory Council Meeting
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
 May 2012
Appalachian Health Policy Advisory Council Meeting
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
 April 2012
Appalachian Higher Education Network Meeting
April 22-25, 2012
Washington, D.C.
Meeting agenda (PDF: 341 KB)
Meeting summary
 April 2012
Growing the Appalachian Food Economy: A Forum on
Local Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture

April 3-4, 2012
Renaissance Asheville Hotel
Asheville, North Carolina
 March 2012
Appalachia Funders Network 2012 Annual Meeting
March 28–29, 2012
Berea, Kentucky
 March 2012
Access to Capital and Credit: Strengthening Rural Businesses
March 23, 2012
Hyatt Regency Lexington
401 W. High Street
Lexington, Kentucky
Conference Web site
 March 2012
Working Together for a Better Region: How Local Development Districts are Making a Difference in Appalachia
Development District Association of Appalachia Annual Conference
March 18–20, 2012
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
Conference photos
 March 2012
Appalachian Capital Policy Initiative Advisory Committee Meeting
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)
More Events