Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has been selected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as ARC’s states’ co-chair for 2017, succeeding Governor Bill Haslam, who previously held the position.
“It’s an honor to be selected to represent the interests of the ARC states,” said Governor Wolf. “I look forward to working with the organization to promote and support projects that have significant impacts on the Region including those that foster business development and job creation; spur the growth and availability of community resources and infrastructure; and improve areas that increase overall well-being, like access to health care and initiatives that address school readiness.”
As the 64th ARC states’ co-chair and the fourth Governor from Pennsylvania to hold that position, Wolf will work directly with ARC’s federal co-chair to continue the agency’s commitment to economic growth and development across the Appalachian Region. Since its formation in 1965, ARC has invested in thousands of community-based projects that contribute to the economic growth of Appalachia by training workers, creating jobs, and attracting additional investment capital to the Region. In fiscal year 2016 alone, ARC approved nearly $110 million in funding for 473 area development projects in Appalachia. This support will help create or retain more than 18,800 jobs; train more than 46,000 students, workers, and leaders in new skills; attract $174.6 million in other project funding; and leverage nearly $350 million in private investment in Appalachia.
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