DDAA Monthly Newsletter

DDAA Monthly: June 2024 -We’re excited to announce that Eastgate Regional Council of Governments has successfully secured over $19 million in funding for 10 projects through the Appalachian Community Grant Program. Plus, learn about the highlights from their 2024 Annual Meeting, celebrating major accomplishments like the funding for Mahoning River dams. Also, don’t miss out…

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DDAA Monthly: May 2024 – Don’t miss your chance to join the DDAA Professional Development Seminar in Huntington, WV, on July 16-17! This exclusive event for Appalachian workforce and economic development professionals offers valuable insights on funding, talent retention, and best practices for the region. Check out our newsletter to read more and stay updated…

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Feature Board Spotlight: Addressing Workforce Challenges Collaboratively Across State Political Boundaries Two small rural LDD’s located in Northern Appalachia were successful in obtaining a $4.5 million grant from ARC’s ARISE program to provide new and innovative workforce initiatives as a two state partnership. The Twin Tiers ARISE

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly 2024 Professional Development Seminar Will Feature Deep Dive on ARC From July 16-17, 2024, DDAA will be hosting the 2024 Professional Development Seminar, designed to inform LDDs in Appalachia about the benefits of partnering with ARC. The benefits of partnering with ARC include: Access to additional grants

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For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Last Chance to Sign up for the 2024 DDAA Annual Conference! Join DDAA for sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Local Development Districts and their stakeholders. Conference content will begin on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly 2024 DDAA Annual Conference Registration Now Open! Join DDAA for sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Local Development Districts and their stakeholders. Conference content will begin on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10 for DDAA Board

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly DDAA Annual Conference Registration Now Open! Join DDAA for sessions focused on regional development, the federal landscape, and the programs and policies that matter most to Local Development Districts and their stakeholders. Conference content will begin on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10 for DDAA Board Members.

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Land of Sky Regional Council Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Our Region, Our Future DDAA Board Member: Town of Cameron Housing Rehabilitation Project To prepare their region in Western North Carolina for a more resilient, equitable and prosperous future, Land of Sky Regional Council in 2022 convened

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For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly DDAA Board Member: Improving Water Infrastructure in Northeast Georgia In 2020, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) assisted the City of Hoschton with securing funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The project included construction of a 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank for the Hoschton water system which

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  For all your LDD news! DDAA Monthly Register Today for New DDAA Trainings! New Executive Directors Training Are you a new Executive Director? Join DDAA’s New Executive Director Training! October 19, 2023 Arlington, VA By attending the training, we will help you conquer challenges, network with other new executives, and learn practical lessons from

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