For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Features Board Feature: 2024 DDAA Professional Development Seminar On July 16-17, DDAA held the 2024 Professional Development Seminar in Huntington, West Virginia. The seminar provided timely and relevant training to those who desired to improve their work skills and enhance their performance at their organization, from executive […]
Continue ReadingThe Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for the 2025 Myers, Whisman, and Congressional Awards. These awards are presented each year to a deserving individual by the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) at its annual conference in Washington, D.C. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2024. More information […]
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Features Thank You to Everyone Who Came to the DDAA Professional Development Seminar The DDAA Leadership Development Seminar, held from July 16th to 17th, was a resounding success. The event, hosted by DDAA President Chris Chiles, featured comprehensive trainings on loan compliance, Human Resources practices, and unique courses […]
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By: Richard Zink, Executive Director, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! <!– <!– DDAA Monthly <!– Features <!– <!– Annual Meeting and ACGP Award Announcement for Eastgate Regional Council of Governments <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is pleased to share the news that after the past year of working with our communities and Procured […]
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By: Kathy Zook, Appalachian Regional Commission Program Manager, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
Continue ReadingThe Development District Association of Appalachia is holding its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia from March 9-12, 2025. We plan to share cutting-edge ideas, highlight success stories and lessons learned, and engage with other LDDs during our annual gathering. DDAA is seeking compelling session proposals to ensure a comprehensive program. Session proposals should address topics and trends that reflect the wide-ranging needs and interests of member region, states or LDDs, with a focus on this year’s theme of Together Towards Tomorrow. We are searching for powerful session proposals that align with Appalachian Regional Commission’s 5 strategic goals.
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! <!– <!– DDAA Monthly <!– Feature <!– <!– Don’t Miss Out! <!– <!– Join Us at The DDAA Professional Development Seminar in Huntington, WV <!– <!– <!– <!– We are thrilled to invite you to an incredible opportunity – the Professional Development Seminar hosted by DDAA on July 16th […]
Continue ReadingFor all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Feature Board Spotlight: Addressing Workforce Challenges Collaboratively Across State Political Boundaries Two small rural LDD’s located in Northern Appalachia were successful in obtaining a $4.5 million grant from ARC’s ARISE program to provide new and innovative workforce initiatives as a two state partnership. The Twin Tiers ARISE […]
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By: Chelsea Robertson, Executive Director, Southern Tier Regional Central Regional Planning & Development Board Two small rural LDD’s located in Northern Appalachia were successful in obtaining a $4.5 million grant from ARC’s ARISE program to provide new and innovative workforce initiatives as a two state partnership. The Twin Tiers ARISE program (TTAP) consist of a […]
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