DDAA Monthly Newsletter

DDAA Monthly – September 2025: DDAA is accepting proposals for the Revolving Loan Fund Peer Meeting in Tuscaloosa, AL (Dec. 9–10, 2025). Selected facilitators will have their hotel and airfare covered! Registration is free but space is limited. This issue also features the latest news, research, events, and grant opportunities from across Appalachia, so don’t…

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DDAA Monthly – August 2025: This issue highlights a call for presentations for the Revolving Loan Fund Peer Meeting in Tuscaloosa, AL on December 9-10. Also featured: Appalachian regional news, new research and resources, upcoming grant opportunities, and events including the 2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference.

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DDAA Monthly: July 2025 – In this issue: thank you for joining us at the DDAA Seminar! Final call! Call for Session Proposals are due tomorrow! Submit your proposal today. Also, read more news, research, and events!

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DDAA Monthly: June 2025 – In this issue, read how BTC Communications Steps Up to Serve Tennessee’s Underserved Communities, learn more 2026 Annual Conference: Call for Session Proposals, stay in the know with news updates, research, events and grants information.

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The latest DDAA Newsletter is here! And it’s packed with updates, insights, and opportunities for Appalachian development professionals! Inside this issue: Save your spot for the 2025 DDAA Professional Development Seminar in Pittsburgh. New research on energy, healthcare, and workforce development. Grant opportunities to support local growth. Read the full update here!

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  For all your LDD news! <!– <!– DDAA Monthly <!– Feature <!– <!– ARC POWER…Turning Coal to Gold – Monday Lick Trail Project <!– <!– Mayor of Marlinton WV, Sam Felton, cutting the ribbon flanked by local leaders from our Congressional team (Todd Gunter representing Senator Capito), Region 4 PDC personnel, SHARC, Pocahontas CVB…

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DDAAA Monthly: March 2025 – This month’s feature highlights the ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide in Western North Carolina. With restrictive state laws preventing local governments from operating broadband networks, nonprofit internet provider Pangaea has stepped in to expand access across Polk and Rutherford Counties. Thanks to a $600,000 grant from ARC, Pangaea…

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DDAA Monthly – February 2025: This month’s newsletter showcases how Golden Triangle PDD in Mississippi is Using State-of-the-Art GIS Mapping to Support Transportation, an announcement on Mobilizing Data for Talent Development, and so much more! Click to read more and stay in the know on all LDD news.

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DDAA Monthly: January 2025 – Our Feature: Join us for the 2025 DDAA Annual Conference, March 9-12 in Arlington, VA! For more information and to register, please click her. Read more news headlines, research, events and grant opportunities.

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The DDAA Monthly: Holiday Edition – Thank you for being a part of DDAA! Your membership plays a vital role in strengthening Appalachian communities. Throughout 2024, the Development District Association of Appalachia has worked to support Local Development Districts in fostering economic growth, resilience, and opportunity across the region. Stay informed about key initiatives, upcoming…

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