In the Region - August 6, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 31
ARC NEWS
Cyber Resilience for Appalachian Industry 🦾
Cyber security attacks impact businesses in every sector and every part of Appalachia. But a team at West Virginia University is deploying the power of workforce training and business support to protect local and regional companies.
Using $1M in POWER funds, WVU Research Corporation established the Mountain State’s first Cyber-Resilience Resource Center (CRRC). By providing cybersecurity support to critical organizations within essential sectors like water and wastewater treatment, community banks and healthcare, CRRC is connecting businesses with vital resources while promoting the growth of the emerging cybersecurity industry.
COMMUNITY
Last week in Asheville, North Carolina ARC staff and partners connected with local development district leaders at the 2026 Development District of Appalachia (DDAA) Professional Development Seminar. 🤝 Topics of discussion included developing impactful projects and the grant application process.
Using $1M in ARC area development funds, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency will advance multiple shovel-ready projects in Appalachian New York. 🛠️ Shovel-ready sites are developed, permitted and primed for business investment and long-term economic growth.
Appalachian outdoor recreation economy leaders can join ARISE grantee The Trust for Public Land at upcoming virtual learning and networking workshops. 🏞️ Participants will learn from experts, connect with peers, and learn new skills. Registration is open now.
Local leaders in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, celebrated the opening of the new dental service division of the ARC-supported Wright Center and Wyoming County Healthcare Center. 🦷 The Center serves residents from four Appalachian counties.APPALACHIA IN THE NEWS
Northern Appalachia
Around $3M worth of investment going into downtown Ashtabula, Star Beacon
Coalition launches Mount Carmel Revitalization Initiative, NorthcentralPA.com
Jewett plans trail link to Main Street, News-Herald
Central Appalachia
A-B Tech wins $29M federal grant for WNC Futures Factory, Blue Ridge Public Radio
Expedia Trails Fund and The Conservation Fund support trail construction in West Virginia’s Mon Forest Towns, The West Virginia Daily News
One step closer to study assessing Clinch River conditions after Helene, Kingsport Times News
Roane County hosts free grants workshop to empower Central West Virginia businesses, Spencer Record & Reporter
Southern Appalachia
EVENTS
South Carolina Grant Application Workshop
August 27, 2026; Union, South Carolina
Appalachian United Outdoors: Virtual Learning & Networking
September 10, October 8, November 5, 2026; virtual
2026 SOAR Summit
October 7–9, 2026; Corbin, Kentucky
