Governor Wes Moore was sworn in as the 63rd Governor of Maryland on January 18, 2023. He is Maryland’s first Black governor in the state’s 246-year history, and is just the third African American elected Governor in the history of the United States. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Oct. 15, 1978, to Joy and […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian Region FY 2024 Investments| Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC is led by a commission composed of governors from each of the region’s 13 states and a Federal Co-Chair who is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Each year, the governors select a States’ Co-Chair to lead the commission in partnership with the Federal Co-Chair. ARC State Partners and Staff Each […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
Every year, ARC investments support hundreds of economic development projects across the Appalachian Region. Projects align with one of five goals outlined in our strategic plan, which was developed alongside our state partners and based on input from nearly 2,000 Appalachians. The resulting investments ultimately help build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.| Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Region includes 423 counties across 13 states. As part of ARC’s unique structure, every investment is made in partnership with state leadership. This enables flexible community- and state-driven project development as well as opportunities to advance regional initiatives and model practices. Learn more about the ARC program in each state, including contact information, […]| Appalachian Regional Commission