Event Types: Webinar

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As GIS professionals, one of our key responsibilities is creating accurate datasets of local government assets, and sometimes this requires going into the field to collect data. In recent years, both the hardware and software used for field data collection have become more accurate, efficient, and user-friendly, while also becoming more affordable. In this session, Phillip Jones (NEGRC GIS Manager) will share how his office partnered with the FindIt Historic Resource Survey Partnership at UGA and the Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Office of Information Technology Outreach Services (ITOS) to use ArcGIS Field Maps to complete a historic inventory survey for the City of Monticello. Faith Bryan (GMRC Information Services Director) will then walk participants through how her office uses field collection technology to build cemetery and infrastructure datasets for local governments in her region.

Speakers:
Phillip Jones is the GIS Manager at the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission. Joining the Regional Commission in 2022, he began as a Community Planner and transitioned to the GIS Manager position in the Fall of 2023. In his role, he provides direct GIS services to the region’s local governments, promotes the benefits of geospatial solutions to his coworkers and local governments in our region, and works with other regional commissions and state agencies on statewide GIS projects and initiatives. Prior to starting at the Regional Commission, Phillip earned a Master of Urban Planning & Design at UGA with a certificate in GIS.

Faith Bryan is the Director of Information Services at Georgia Mountains Regional Commission and a certified GIS professional. She attended North Georgia Technical School and Truett-McConnell College. During her GMRC career, she has overseen many regional, multi-jurisdictional, and local GIS projects. She has been recognized as a leader in collaborative aerial photography projects that span multi jurisdictions.

Session 1: Applying for An Access to Capital Grant

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Session 2: Access to Capital Post-Award Compliance

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Presentations

1. 1. Applying for ARC Access to Capital Funds
   2. Post Award Grant Compliance

Supplementary Materials:

1. For both sessions:
   1. Access to Capital Projects Application and Operating Guidelines (Adopted October 5, 2021)
2. Application documents/links:
   1. Access to Capital Application Checklist – Attachments and narrative required for applications
   2. Budget Narrative Template
   3. SF424a
   4. Operating Plan (outline coming soon)
   5. Access to Capital and Credit for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Appalachia Report
   6. Performance Measures – Business Development-specific
3. Interim Reporting documents:
   1. Advance Worksheet
   2. Advance Worksheet Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   3. SF-270 Form
   4. SF-270 Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   5. SF-Performance Progress Report (PPR)
   6. ATC Interim Report Excel Sheet
4. Final Payment Request (Note: use the grant start date and last reporting end date)
   1. Advance Worksheet
   2. Advance Worksheet Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   3. SF-270 Form
   4. SF-270 Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   5. SF-Performance Progress Report (PPR)
   6. ATC Interim Report Excel sheet
5. Annual Report
   1. SF-PPR
   2. Annual Report Template
6. Final Closeout/Release from Reporting
   1. SF-PPR
   2. Final Closeout Report Template
   3. Advance Worksheet
   4. Advance Worksheet Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   5. SF-270 Form
   6. SF-270 Access to Capital-Specific Instructions
   7. Updated Operating Plan (outline coming soon)

Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an overview of products and services available to educate and serve exporters in your community. Learn more about the resources and contacts of the 26 U.S. Commercial Services offices serving Appalachian counties, and the 3 Rural Export Centers in the region dedicated to outreach, research, business counseling, and more. Discover collaborative ideas and initiatives to introduce the benefits of exporting to the region to boost competitiveness and growth.

Recording

PowerPoint

State Economy and Trade Fact Sheets

State FDI Fact Sheets

LDDs can find their local U.S. Commercial Service here: Commercial Service Offices in the U.S. (trade.gov)

Presentation Slides here.

DDAA Transportation and Housing Webinar from CREC on Vimeo.

The Recovery to Work Community of Practice hosted a webinar on housing and transportation assistance for individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). The webinar included three presentations and a discussion with peers who are working to provide both housing and transportation assistance in their communities.

Presenters: Tony White, Director of Outreach, Fletcher Group Danielle Gray, Executive Director, Ohio Recovery Housing Julia Hinzman, Mobility Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council

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This DDAA – Recovery-to-Work Community of Practice webinar focused on the current status of opioid settlement funds nationwide and how those funds may be used to support recovery to work efforts in Appalachia. Tricia Christensen, Director of Policy at Community Education Group, provided an overview of opioid settlements, how different states are structuring their funds, and how communities can use the funds to support recovery to work efforts. Participants will gain a better understanding of approved uses of opioid settlement funds and the best starting point for coordinating with states and regions about their plans for the funds.

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Date & Time: May 11, 2023 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Join the Recovery to Work Community of Practice for a town hall discussion of lessons learned and best practices from INSPIRE grantees. But that’s not all – our webinar will also include an open discussion and peer sharing session, so you can connect with like-minded professionals and exchange valuable insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow your expertise in building recovery-to-work ecosystems.

Presenters:

Franklin Perkins, Executive Director, Horizon Health

Nathan Ramsey, Director, Mountain Area Workforce Development Board with Land of Sky Regional Council

Mikel Miller, INSPIRE/Recovery2Work Program Manager, Upper Cumberland Development District

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ARC staff will provide details about the new READY LDDs program, which offers match-free grants to Appalachian LDDs to address staffing needs related to supporting communities with federal grants. There will be an opportunity for live Q&A with the ARC staff who manage this program.

Presenters:
Bettina Jones, Program Analyst, Community Capacity, Appalachian Regional Commission

Karen Fabiano,  LDD Program Manager, Appalachian Regional Commission