The Appalachian Regional Commission and the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation.

Since 1965, ARC has invested with local, regional, and state partners to transform Appalachian communities, create jobs, and strengthen the regional economy. ARC’s leadership includes the governors from each of the 13 Appalachian states and a Federal Co-Chair who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. ARC staff supports regional economic growth in partnership with state staff and other local officials.

Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) is a new ARC initiative that aims to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation through multi-state collaborative projects across Appalachia. Learn more at Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies.

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Topics:

Job Development

Target Populations:

General Audience

Programs:

Other Federal Partner Programs

Geographic Locations:

Alabama Georgia Kentucky Maryland Mississippi New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Industry Sectors:

Cross-Industry

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Resource Publication Date: 2023
Posted by: Katie Mehle
Posted in: Global