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A weekly snapshot of news, announcements, and other tidbits from the Appalachian Regional Commission
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ARC NEWS ROUNDUP | October 14, 2021 | VOLUME 6, ISSUE 41
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ARC Joins 2021 SOAR Summit in KY
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This week in Corbin, KY, ARC sponsored and participated in Shaping Our Appalachian Region's (SOAR) annual summit. SOAR brought hundreds of Appalachians together to discuss workforce development, downtown revitalization, digital entrepreneurship, and more.
"We are proud to partner with SOAR for this exchange of ideas about how we can shape our Appalachian region into a stronger, more successful area," said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, who gave remarks alongside Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers.
"We are living through a historic moment. I think we sit at the precipice of an era where we can make prosperity reach every single part of Kentucky, including in Eastern Kentucky, which has been left out or left behind far too many times," said Governor Beshear.
Our Executive Director Brandon McBride also joined a panel on grant funding and shared tips for communities looking to increase their application capacity.
If you're looking for business and revitalization inspiration, watch these videos on Corbin's community and culture, as well as SOAR's pitch competition.
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One of the five refreshed investment priorities in ARC's new strategic plan is Building Appalachian Businesses.
Whether it's helping businesses relocate to an Appalachian community, or providing coaching and other resources to a local startup, ARC investments aim to help communities create more economic opportunities.
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Join the ARC team! We’re seeking candidates for the following positions to support our mission:
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A-B Tech Receives $1.5 Million from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative, Mountain Xpress, Asheville, NC
Letting the Sunlight In: When Appalachian Solar Dreams Become Realities, Ohio Valley ReSource
Appalachian Regional Commission Names Depelteau as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow, Johnson City Press, Johnson City, TN
SOAR Summit Kicks Off in Corbin For the First Time, WYMT, Hazard, KY
Ivey Oks Grant to Improve Woodstock Sewer, WUVA23
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