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DDAA Board Member Blog Post: Board Member Orientation

Having a new board member is only the first step in what you hope will be a mutually rewarding relationship. Whether orientation of your new board member is approached informally or formally, be sure to include the basics needed for new board members to become engaged in the work of the board right away, and to serve as a committed ambassador and advocate for your nonprofit’s mission for a long time to come.

LDD Project Spotlight: Georgia Mountains Regional Commission

The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC), in coordination with multiple local governments, captures aerial photography and light detection and ranging data (LiDAR) during leaf-off conditions. This collaborative effort saves the local government 40% over conducting this project on their own.

News

Cambria Somerset Authority approves Foustwell Line Repair; $2.2 Million Job Planned for Fall

An Appalachian Model For Regenerating Place-Based, Community Wealth

USDA Funding Will Support Appalachian Farms and Food Businesses

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $2.8m to Continue Employment, Training Services to Combat Ohio Opioid Crisis

West Virginia Reaches $68 Million Opioid Settlement With Kroger, Averting June Trial

New SBA Rule Changes Are Coming. See What They Mean for You

Connection Found: Rural Broadband Bill Gets Its Day in the Senate

ARC Awards Nearly $500K to Help Appalachian Kentucky Area Development Districts

Appalachian Regional Commission Co-chair Manchin Checks on Investments in Wheeling

Research

University of Buffalo – Identifying and Unlocking Resources to Support Recovery

Belmont University – Examining Appalachian Realignment

Vision Granted & Partner Community Capital – Thriving Downtowns: An Investment Playbook for Rural Appalachia

U.S. Department of Transportation – Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure (Version 2)

Grant Opportunities

Appalachian Community Fund: General Fund

Deadline (for current cycle): May 31, 2023

Appalachian Community Fund: Technical Assistance

Status: open

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health

Deadline: Rolling

Department of Health and Human Services: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorder

Deadline: June 20, 2023

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects

Window Deadline: June 10, 2023

Events

Opportunity Appalachia

Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening

May 31 – June 01, 2023

Virtual Conference

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National Association of Counties (NACo) – County Finance Transformation: Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Compliance

June 8, 2023

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

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International Economic Development Council (IEDC)– Partnering With the Public to Grow Your Local Economy: Reach Sponsored Webinar

June 15, 2023

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET

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Price: Free

International Economic Development Council (IEDC) – Meeting the Talent Needs of Today and Tomorrow: Effective EDO Strategies

June 21, 2023

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

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Price: Free

National Association of Counties (NACo) – 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition

July 21 – July 24, 2023

Travis County, TX

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National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) – Annual Training Conference

November 7 – November 10, 2023

Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, OH

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Development District Association of Appalachia

Building the Case for Your Local Development District

Ongoing – Anytime, Any Place

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Price: Free

Development District Association of Appalachia

Improving Customer Service at Local Development Districts

Ongoing – Anytime, Any Place

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Price: Free

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