Tuscaloosa, AL December 9-10, 2025 Join fellow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) administrators and practitioners in Tuscaloosa this December for candid conversation, peer exchange, and problem-solving. The RLF Peer Meeting is your chance to connect with colleagues, share challenges, and learn how others are adapting their programs in today’s economic climate. This interactive event prioritizes open […]
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Congratulations! Another successful Professional Development Seminar is in the books. We covered a broad range of topics from project management strategies to AI best practices for public agencies. DDAA so appreciates the continued support of our wonderful network and we look forward to next year’s event! Click Here for Presentations
Continue ReadingGIS, Data, and Beyond: A Multipronged Approach to Achieving LDD Success When it comes to driving and evaluating successful economic outcomes, LDDs need a comprehensive set of analytical tools at their disposal. One piece of that puzzle is GIS; another is gathering, analyzing, and disseminating reliable data. LDDs across Appalachia host a great deal […]
Continue ReadingClick Here for the Full Agenda with Presentations Click Here to View Photos on the DDAA Website Click Here to Download Photos The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) invites you to take time to improve yourself and your organization at the 2024 Professional Development Seminar, in Huntington, WV. Whether you want to attain skills […]
Continue ReadingThe Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative provides funding to address the substance use disorder crisis across Appalachia by creating or expanding a recovery ecosystem that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry. If your organization is new to federal grant writing, or you are writing an INSPIRE grant for the first time, […]
Continue ReadingRural Workforce Development Systems and Practices December 1, December 6, December 8, 2022 3:30 – 5:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Agenda You are warmly invited to a series of virtual trainings that will help your community learn from and implement best practices in rural workforce development. The training will be especially useful for workforce […]
Continue ReadingHuman Resource Strategies for LDD Directors December 13, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Office 1310 W Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30503 Agenda Are you passionate about your team’s growth and professional development? DDAA executives are warmly invited to attend an in-person human resources workshop December 13th. At this workshop […]
Continue ReadingNew Executive Director Training December 12, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET Georgia Mountains Regional Commission Office 1310 W Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30503 Agenda New executive directors (less than 3 years in role) are warmly invited to attend a training summit to hone your organizational skills and managerial vision. You’ll network with other […]
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