SAVE THE DATE!
We invite you to join hundreds of Appalachians in Frostburg, Maryland for the ARC Annual Conference, October 6-7, 2025. Attendees will get to connect and exchange ideas on expanding economic development opportunities throughout our region.
Conference registration will open this summer, so stay tuned to ARC’s updates for more information.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
ARC is seeking proposals from economic and community development leaders in Appalachia who are interested in sharing their successful economic growth strategies and impactful project outcomes during ARC’s 2025 Annual Conference.
This year’s conference theme is growing place-based economies. Programming will focus on how to identify and plan around local assets, including supporting asset-based entrepreneurship, training and supporting workforces for local industry expansion and more.
Proposals are due By Friday, May 30, 2025.
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Western Maryland! Together, we’ll shine a spotlight on the economic vitality and the promise of continued growth throughout the Appalachian Region.
Click here for more information and to submit a proposal for presentation