Don’t Miss the 2026 DDAA Professional Development Seminar —
Agenda Updated!
July 29 – 30, 2026
Asheville, NC
The Development District Association of Appalachia’s 2026 Professional Development Seminar is coming to Asheville, NC on July 29–30, and the agenda has just been refreshed with exciting new content! We’ve added detailed Human Resources training and Appalachian Regional Commission training descriptions so you can see exactly what key skills and takeaways await you before you even arrive.
New Additions to the Agenda:
Human Resources Training — Led by Horizon Point Consulting, this six-session series guides participants through a needs-based framework for building thriving workplaces — from understanding today’s burnout crisis and meeting employees’ foundational and relational needs, to unlocking growth, applying design thinking, and completing a hands-on capstone project you can take home and implement.
ARC Training — ARC staff will lead a progressive series from project development basics and an interactive “Build-A-Project” workshop, through project management best practices, Pathways grants management system training, financial compliance, and federal requirements under 2CFR200.
From hands-on leadership sessions to practical tools for fiscal officers, program staff, board members, and executive directors — there’s something valuable for everyone. Member registration is just $225, and the discounted hotel block rate of $169/night is available through July 7th.
Register today and invest in your growth in one of the most beautiful cities in the South.
