Appalachian commission, now under Manchin management, to unveil new strategic plan at Oct. 6 virtual conference

The Appalachian Regional Commission and the Commonwealth of Virginia will co-host ARC's annual conference on Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET.

During the virtual conference, ARC will unveil a new strategic plan to help Appalachian communities overcome economic challenges, fueled by nearly $46.4 million in recently announced grants for 57 projects in 184 counties. Attendees can see three documentary-style videos and sit in on interactive sessions on outdoor recreation, entrepreneurship development, and leadership and community capacity.

The conference will also feature a conversation between ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin (wife of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.) and States Co-Chair Ralph Northam, outgoing governor of Virginia. Click here to register or for more information.