Join your fellow economic development leaders at our 2025 annual conference, Appalachian Places. Registration opens August 7 at 3 p.m ET.
We’ll gather in Frostburg, Maryland, October 6-7, and share insights on growing place-based economies. Attendees will hear from Appalachian leaders on a variety of programming tracks:
👣 Creating paths for future success
⛲ Leveraging local assets
🤖 Training workers for shifting economies
💡 Igniting innovation and entrepreneurship
🍎 Fostering community well-being
Spaces fill up quickly, so mark your calendars: August 7, 3 p.m. ET, Appalachian Places registration!