County EDA head seeks United Chair suppliers Nov 10, 2009
CEDA s board approved funding for the needed computer and printer for the station, along with an Appalachian Regional Commission 70 percent matching grant. Locals can then review and apply for available jobs through the station. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Obama approves funding for northern border panel Oct 30, 2009
The commission is based on other federal-state partnerships formed throughout the country, such as the Appalachian Regional Commission created in 1965, the Denali Commission in Alaska in 1998 and the Delta Regional Authority in 2000. Other newly formed commissions are in the Southeast, Southwest and Northern Great Plains. (Concord Monitor)
United Furniture to hire 10O new employees at Okolona plant Oct 27, 2009
The Appalachian Regional Commission provided $290,000 toward improvements for the facility. United Furniture was created in 2000 through a merger of Comfort Furniture, Parkhill Furniture and United Chair. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Appalachian Conference Studies Energy Help Oct 26, 2009
The annual Appalachian Regional Commission conference, held in Athens, Ohio, this week will focus on how to give the struggling region a big role in the push for more use of renewable sources such as solar and wind, bringing so-called "green jobs" with it ... The annual Appalachian Regional Commission conference, held in Athens, Ohio, will focus this week on giving the struggling area a big role in the push for more use of sources such as solar and wind, bringing so-called "green jobs" with it. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gov. Perdue Announces Appalachian Commission Grants Oct 17, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Gov. Sonny Perdue has announced 19 grant awards from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The grants are awarded to cities, counties and community groups in the Appalachian Region who have met the community improvement requirements set by the commission. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
UT report: Tennessee economy is improving Oct 16, 2009
The report was financed by the state Department of Finance and Administration, the state Department of Economic and Community Development, the state Department of Revenue, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission. Most Read Stories. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
UK, U of L get Pediatric dentistry grants Oct 14, 2009
Funding for the initiative comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Health Resources and Services Administration. According to a news release, the effort will create community coalitions across Appalachia to tailor health care programs to affected counties. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Appalachian tourism efforts hampered by economy Oct 4, 2009
Tourism is already a $29 billion a year industry in the Appalachia, according to the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal agency created in 1963 by President John. F. Kennedy to fight poverty. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mineral County residents have interest in broadband Sep 30, 2009
The study is being funded by an Appalachian Regional Commission grant of $25,000 matched by the Mineral County Commission. The Mineral County Development Authority applied for the grant and requested proposals from consultants to do the study which is slated for completion on Sept. 30. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
United Chair grants get final approval Sep 11, 2009
Calhoun Economic Development Association executive director Terry Fales told the Board of Supervisors Friday that the money is sitting at the approving agencies, the Mississippi Development Authority and the Appalachian Regional Commission, awaiting invoices for disbursement. The wheels turn slow, but at least they turn, Fales said. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
200 fill out survey on broadband at fair Aug 8, 2009
utilizing Appalachian Regional Commission grant funds. Members of the authority manned a booth at the fair encouraging as many as possible to fill out the survey being circulated as part of that study. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
US House approves Northeast development money Aug 7, 2009
The commission, which was authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill along with two other regional commissions in the southwest and southeast, is based on other successful panels formed in the country, such as the Appalachian Regional Commission, Welch said. The House approved the funding on July 17. (Concord Monitor)
Funding falling into place Aug 6, 2009
An environment review must still be completed before road and pump repair to be funded by an Appalachian Regional Commission grant can be started. Approval of a grant to help with transportation costs of moving equipment to the United Chair plant is still pending. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Free grants fair scheduled Thursday Jul 26, 2009
Among the agencies invited are Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Science Foundation, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The fair is free and open to the public. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carroll's columns form basis of book Jul 26, 2009
They include: Georgia Department of Labor; Georgia Environmental Protection Division; National Science Foundation; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Georgia Department of Community Affairs; USDA Rural Development; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Georgia Student Finance Commission; U.S. Department of Education; and Georgia DCA Appalachian Regional Commission. Wireless firm seeks. (Athens Banner-Herald)
MCDA survey in progress Jul 24, 2009
The authority has received an Appalachian Regional Commission grant, matched by the Mineral County Commission, to study broadband needs of residents and businesses, Ridder explained. That study is now underway, and is being conducted by Design Nine of Blacksburg, Va. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Four Jackson cities to get GEFA financial aid Jul 22, 2009
24 million low-interest GEFA loan and a $300,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to upgrade and replace two wastewater pump stations. Maysville will receive $750,000 in GEFA loans to rehabilitate the city's sewer system. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Comer improves drainage, adds sidewalks downtown Jul 15, 2009
Project financing: The project was financed through multiple sources, including a $500,000 community development block grant; a $200,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant; a transportation enhancement grant in conjunction with rehabilitating a city-owned building adjacent to City Hall; and city funds that were generated mainly through a special-purpose local-option sales tax. Project schedule: E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. of Snellville is the general contractor on the street, sidewalk, storm... (Athens Banner-Herald)
United Chair construction Jul 11, 2009
Calhoun Economic Development Association director Terry Fales told county supervisors Tuesday that the Appalachian Regional Commission had approved Bruce and the county's grant for infrastructure funds. However, ARC won t release the funds until detailed plans for the project are submitted for approval. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Raystown Lake bike trail system opens May 31, 2009
The major funding was provided by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ($150,000) and the Appalachian Regional Commission ($170,000). Friends of Raystown Lake contributed $35,000 in in-kind services and REI contributed $5,000 for volunteer backpacks, first-aid kits, supplies and money to buy benches for the trail. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Old elementary school on the market May 30, 2009
like fix it up and do something for the kids and charge five dollars to get in and make money to put back into the town. do something like a fun factory BOY THAT WOULD BE NICE.. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
MCDA says highways critical to economic expansion May 29, 2009
Mollohan reintroduced legislation for the fourth year in a row to have the section of U.S. Route 220 that connects Corridor H, currently under construction in the region, and Interstate 68 at Cumberland, named as an extension of Corridor O of the Appalachian Regional Commission Highway System. There are several concerns that action pushing for the upgrade to Route 220 will somehow impact the completion of Corridor H or other highway projects in West Virginia, said Ridder. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
NC governor urges governments to seek funds May 13, 2009
She also says she s recommending that the Appalachian Regional Commission provide 4. 5 million to fund 16 projects in western counties of the state. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Engineering needs May 7, 2009
n Calhoun Economic Development Association director Terry Fales said work has not begun on drainage projects near United Chair because the Appalachian Regional Commission has not yet approved grants for the project. n The board passed a resolution supporting reimbursement of funds paid for computerization of court records. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Maury, Lawrence counties in line for grants May 6, 2009
Bredesen also recommended 22 Appalachian Regional Commission grants to assist state and local agencies and others. Lawrence County is among those expected to benefit if ARC approves a 295,000 grant to the Lawrence County Water Storage. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
EDITORIAL:Persistent effort Mar 25, 2009
The school received an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help it address issues. Houlka started an in-school program to help middle school pupils falling behind academically, and it initiated an in-school GED program for students who were not going to be able to receive a standard diploma. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Vardaman considers Mar 19, 2009
Mayor Robert Edward Oakley said town officials are awaiting the final awarding of an Appalachian Regional Commission grant before beginning work on road and drainage improvements around United Chair. Oakley also noted that the town had sent 10 students to a Mississippi Municipal League youth leadership conference, and he hoped those students would attend the chamber meeting in April. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Study says saving energy could boost Appalachian economy Mar 18, 2009
That's according to a report for the Appalachian Regional Commission being released Wednesday. The report prepared by the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance says that if left unchecked, energy consumption in Appalachia will rise 28% by 2030 - far outpacing the nation as a whole and requiring as many as 40 new coal-fired power plants. (FOX19.com, OH)
Aldermen accommodate Mar 12, 2009
Mayor Robert Edward Oakley's letter to the Appalachian Regional Commission and Mississippi Development Authority pledging 114,192 as an in-kind match for the United Chair expansion grant funds was approved. The expansion of the plant will create 125 or more new jobs for the area. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
County lobbies for 219 in D.C. Mar 6, 2009
The first and highest priority was Route 219, Commissioner Pamela Tokar-Ickes said. The second funding request was for 349,000 to construct a cellular communication tower in the Confluence area near Youghiogheny Lake. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
United Chair to add 125 jobs in Bruce Mar 5, 2009
The federally funded Appalachian Regional Commission will kick in 219,000 and the city of Bruce and Calhoun County will provide 115,000 - much of that in-kind services. Bruce Mayor Robert Oakley said much of the local contribution will be in-kind services - such as infrastructure improvements - that will benefit the whole community. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Supervisors get update Mar 5, 2009
An additional grant of 220,000 from the federal Appalachian Regional Commission will help with road work and the repair of a pumping station east of the plant. Thousands of dollars more will be provided in-kind through city and county labor and equipment usage. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Gordner hopes to get CSVT on track Feb 21, 2009
Gordner said there is over $300 million banked at Pennsylvania s disposal, provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Pennsylvania also receives $110 million each year, in addition to this surplus, he said. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
