2025 DDAA Breakfast Report
DDAA hosted its traditional annual breakfast meeting at the NADO Training Conference in Salt Lake City, UT on October 16.
Continue Reading2026 Annual Conference: Call for Session Proposals
DEADLINE: Friday, August 1, 2025 The Development District Association of Appalachia is holding its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia from March 8-11, 2026. 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. […]
Continue ReadingGolden Triangle PDD in Mississippi is Using State-of-the-Art GIS Mapping to Support Transportation
The Golden Triangle Planning and Development District has utilized a state-of-the-art mobile mapping system to map all of Choctaw County, Mississippi, with more county mapping in progress. Acquired through an Appalachian Regional Commission grant, the GTPDD Mapping and GIS team’s Trimble MX50 mobile mapping system uses light detection and ranging to measure distances for mapping. […]
Continue ReadingDDAA Solicits Nominations for 2025 Awards
The 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 Reading2025 Annual Conference: Call for Session Proposals
The 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 Reading2024 Annual Conference: Call for Session Proposals
The Development District Association of Appalachia is holding its Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia from March 10-13, 2024. 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 Rural Prosperity.
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2023 Annual Conference Review
The 2023 Annual Conference was a big success! A record number of attendees gathered to meet with peers across the region and learn of the great work getting done at local development districts near and far.
Continue ReadingRecovery-to-Work Technical Assistance Opportunity
Test Drive the Recovery-to-Work Ecosystem Builder’s Guide Local and regional leaders face many challenges in engaging employers and coordinating stakeholders to support their substance use disorder recovery initiatives. DDAA is here to help leaders learn how others are responding to this challenge and provide a guide and resources to build their recovery-to-work ecosystems. DDAA […]
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2022 Accomplishments
The Development District Association of Appalachia has been busy in 2022 working to serve YOU in your mission to support your community. DDAA supports Local Development Districts in building healthy, prosperous, diverse, and resilient communities across the Appalachian Region. DDAA’s advocacy works to ensure you have the funding needed to support your work and avoid […]
Continue ReadingDDAA Professional Development Winter Trainings ❄️
Who Are your Trainers for the December In-person Trainings? DDAA recently announced several trainings coming up in December 2022. Meet our expert instructors. Instructors for the New Executive Director Training December 12, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET Gainesville, GA AGENDA INFO & REGISTER Heather Feldman serves as the Executive Director for the […]
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