In The Region - March 5, 2026 | Volume 11, Issue 9
ARC NEWS
Due Friday! ☀️ Proposals to Present at 2026 Annual Conference
If you're reading this, it's almost time to submit your conference presentation proposal! March 6 (tomorrow) is the deadline to submit proposals for programming at Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth!
Submit a proposal now for a chance to showcase your transformative economic development work at ARC's 2026 Annual Conference in Starkville, Mississippi, June 2–4.
Submit your proposal now! ✅
The 2026 Regional Workshops Are Here! Register Now 🙌
Our 2026 Regional Workshops are happening this month in Cartersville, Georgia (March 24), and Ithaca, New York (March 26). But don't worry! There's still time to register. ⌛
Attendees will learn about best practices for ARC projects, from design to compliance. This is a great opportunity to get support in taking your current or future project to the next level. See you there!
COMMUNITY
Shirley Township businesses in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, will see improved local access roads at the Riverview Business Center, following $2.9M in infrastructure support awarded by ARC. 🚧 The project is also expected to create 250 jobs.
Together with the Federal Highway Administration and the Appalachian state departments of transportation, ARC released the updated cost-to-complete estimates for the Appalachian Development Highway System's 33 corridors. 🚗
The newly operational Maysville water pump is providing access to water for more than 2.4K customers in Muskingum County, Ohio. 🚰 ARC contributed $50K to the project, in addition to funds from other state and federal agencies.
APPALACHIA IN THE NEWS
Northern Appalachia
Carbondale creates economic development director role for revitalization, Centre Daily Times
Milton High School graduate picked to lead Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Daily Item
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries lifted others in 2025, The Business Journal
Central Appalachia
Food truck boot camp fuels WNC small business, Morning Ag Clips
Stuart council hears update on downtown revitalization project, The Enterprise
Southern Appalachia
EVENTS
Pathways Office Hours
March 18–April 29, 2026; virtual
2026 ARC Regional Workshop
March 24, 2026; Cartersville, Georgia
2026 ARC Regional Workshop
March 26, 2026; Ithaca, New York
2026 ARC Annual Conference, Appalachia Builds: Breaking New Ground for Economic Growth
June 2–4, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi
