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[PA Department of Community & Economic Development @PADCEDnews]

📢JUST ANNOUNCED: @ARCgov has awarded $17.3M to 19 projects in #Pennsylvania's Appalachia region!

This record number of awards will help grow PA's economic sectors, increase entrepreneurial activity, and expand workforce opportunities. #PAProud

[PennLive.com @PennLive]

Pa. snowboard manufacturer plans for future after devastating fire https://t.co/AbK81ChjpX

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

May the 4th, We Were With You! Congratulations!

[SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office @SBA_EasternPA]

🎉👏🎉Congratulations to Brett Smith, Director @LehighSBDC 🏆 recipient of the SBA #NSBW 2022 #Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Excellence & Innovation Award. Nominated by @PASmallBusiness. 📝Read more at https://t.co/6B3bRHXaQt

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

@ARCgov is accepting applications for the 2022-23 Appalachian Leadership Institute! This leadership development program is for #Appalachians living in Pennsylvania's 52 ARC counties. You must be passionate about helping your community. Apply by 6/1 at https://t.co/YYfDRTc2fV

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

We are #PAProud to say #Pennsylvania has 6 of those 21 projects that will receive @ARCgov funding! 🎉More than $4.1M will support projects that support customized #WorkforceInPA training, small business counseling, and more. Check out the projects funded: https://t.co/2TmXehp2ZH

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

ARC's POWER Initiative just awarded ~$21M to 21 projects serving 211 coal-impacted counties 🎉 This brings POWER to a grand investment total of $316.6M & we're awarding another ~$25M this fall!

Congrats to today's awardees ⬇️ Learn about their work at https://t.co/GJyxobVxph.

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

We are so proud of our partners at @StartupAllegh Check out the great work they are doing! @ARCgov @sapdcorg #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #coaching https://t.co/Pa7QoFX6xD

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Pennsylvania applicants should reach out to their Local Development District for assistance! @SEDA_COG @NEPA_Alliance @NCPCommission @nwpa_commission @sapdcorg @spcregion @NorthernTierDev @ARCgov

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

@ARCgov's 2022 POWER Initiative is awarding $25 million to coal-impacted communities! Apply by April 29 to empower entrepreneurs, build broadband, develop workforce ecosystems, and more to strengthen economies in Appalachia: https://t.co/EyK8d7qn4e

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Calling all PA middle & high school students and high school teachers in #Appalachia! 📣 Interested in learning about #STEM? 🔬 Apply for this FREE learning opportunity to work w/ award-winning scientists through @ORNL! Deadline is March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT @ARCgov

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Are you a high school student who thinks outside of the box? Apply for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy at @appstate for free education, mentorship & more to cultivate your creativity. 💡 Apply by March 4 at https://t.co/oWeeER9gRd @ARCgov #Summer2022 #entrepreneurs

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

What connects students & teachers from 210 #Appalachian counties w/ award-winning scientists? The Appalachian STEM Academy! Now in its 33rd year, it's a key gateway to science 🔬 math & computer education in #Appalachia 👨🏽‍💻 Apply by March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT @ARCgov @ORNL

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Super excited for Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow - Stop 1: Workforce Ecosystem ! https://t.co/foOYFvPQ7y

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

PA Innovators in Centre, Clarion, Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, check out this opportunity!

[Ben Franklin CNP @BenFrankCNP]

#Win a $50,000 #startup grant for your #BIGIDEA!

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Potential Pennsylvania applicants, reach out to our office or your Local Development District for technical assistance! @sapdcorg @NEPA_Alliance @nwpa_commission @NCPCommission @NorthernTierDev @SEDA_COG @spcregion

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

ARC's INSPIRE Initiative is seeking applicants for our third round of funding 🎉 In 2022, we're investing up to $10M in projects that help Appalachians recover from substance use disorder, reenter the workforce, & rejoin communities 👷🏻‍♀️ Apply by March 24! https://t.co/RatwWUHvXg.

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Entrepreneurs are key to Appalachia’s economy 📈 That’s why the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy is a FREE summer learning program to foster innovative thinking in high school students 👩🏽‍💻 Apply by March 4 at https://t.co/oWeeER9gRd @ARCgov @appstate

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Are you a Pennsylvania student or teacher in #Appalachia who’s interested in science? 👩‍🔬Mad for math? 📐Crazy for computers? Then check out the Appalachian STEM Academy! Applications for this free learning opportunity are due March 4 https://t.co/2gkWYtDOxT

[Pitt-Bradford @PittBradford]

Our student delegation for this year's @ARCgov Appalachian Teaching Project will be giving their presentation, "Quintuple Mountain Recreational Trail Project: To Enhance Trail
Access and Amenities for the Community of Bradford, PA," this afternoon.

Check out more here ⬇️

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

Pennsylvania is proud to have Indiana University of Pennsylvania participating in @ARCgov's Appalachian Teaching Project. Students are presenting "COVID in Rural America: Community Vulnerability and Resiliency in Indiana County, PA" at the 21st annual #ARCATP Symposium!

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

@etsu #ARCATP is off to a great start! During Day 1, @appstate, @IUPedu, @virginia_tech & @UTKnoxville presentations focused on community needs & opportunities involving local food 🍎, recovery from substance use disorder 👨‍⚕️ & electric vehicles 🚘 Learn more at https://t.co/9j0NpXqLoq.

[NewPA PREP @newPA_PREP]

#Apprenticeship

[PA Department of Community & Economic Development @PADCEDnews]

🚨 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Is your business ready to start an #ApprenticeshipInPA to assist in the development of your #WorkforceInPA? If so, learn about our grant program that helps to cover expenses related to on-the-job training. Learn more ⤵️. #NAW2021

[PA Department of Community & Economic Development @PADCEDnews]

#Pennsylvania is a state of small businesses. This holiday season #ShopSmall and #ChooseLocal to help support a dream. 🛍️ ❤️

Our friends at @TU_SBDC have made your shopping list easy this year. Check out these 30 gift ideas by #PASmallBiz. ⤵️ https://t.co/X1MZxJDUmI