In the Region - March 19, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 11

Written By Brian Williamson

ARC NEWS

Save the Date: Conference Registration on April 9 ☀️

We’re excited to announce that registration for our 2026 Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth, will open onApril 9, 2026.

Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights and learn from successful economic development efforts across the Appalachian Region.

Regional leaders will present on topics including:

🕴️ Attracting and Retaining Business
👨‍🏭 Enhancing Workforce Pipelines
👷 Developing Strong Infrastructure
📈 Modeling Local Economic Success

Mark your calendars to register for Appalachia Builds at ARC.gov on April 9!

COMMUNITY

In Appalachian Alabama, $1M in ARC funds will help equip the Lauderdale County Workforce Training Center, which will provide training and certification programs in welding, mechatronics and other fields. 🗜️

Nearly $1.5M from ARC is supporting infrastructure improvements to wastewater services in Starkville, Mississippi. 🛁 One project at the Influent Pump Station is expected to finish in June. A second project on Stark Road will begin construction in 2027.

Morgan County, West Virginia, will conduct a feasibility study for the proposed Cacapon Ridge Trail, connecting mountain bikers visiting Cacapon State Park with downtown Berkeley Springs. 🚵 ARC is investing $162K in the effort.

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