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2006 Press Releases

 November 2006
West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin Named ARC 2007 States’ Co-Chair
Governor Joe Manchin was selected by the 13 Appalachian governors to serve as ARC's 2007 states' co-chair.
 October 2006
ARC Releases Energy Blueprint for Appalachian Region
ARC's October 2006 "energy blueprint" provides a strategic framework for the promotion of new energy-related job opportunities throughout Appalachia.
 September 2006
ARC and USDA Announce Support for Second Grant Competition to Promote Agricultural Development
In September 2006, ARC and the USDA announced they would provide support for a second grant competition to promote value-added agricultural development in Appalachia. The states of Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are eligible to compete.
 September 2006
ARC Fall Conference to Promote Creating Jobs from Appalachia’s Natural Assets
The "New Generation Jobs from Appalachia's Natural Assets" conference will be held October 11–13, 2006, in Pikeville, Kentucky.
 July 2006
ARC and USDA Announce Support for Grant Competition to Promote Agricultural Development
ARC and the USDA have provided support for a grant competition to promote value-added agricultural development in eight Appalachian states. Awards will be announced in early 2007.
 June 2006
ARC Partners with Benedum Foundation, Microsoft, and Verizon to Help Mission West Virginia Launch Technology Academy
In June 2006 ARC announced it is working with the nonprofit Mission West Virginia to launch a technology academy that will provide training in e-commerce applications for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout West Virginia.
 June 2006
ARC Developing Appalachian Energy "Blueprint"
ARC is developing an energy blueprint for Appalachia that will provide a strategic framework for the promotion of new energy-related job opportunities through the stimulation of sustainable energy production, efficiency, and conservation efforts.
 April 2006
ARC Telecom Initiative Is Bridging Digital Divide in Appalachia
An impact summary released April 20, 2006, details the impact of ARC's investments in telecommunications and technology in Appalachia.
 April 2006
ARC Grant Puts ETSU Pharmacy School over the Top in Meeting Governor's $7.5 Million Challenge
An April 2006 ARC grant will help East Tennessee State University establish its new college of pharmacy.
 March 2006
Twenty-Six Communities Awarded Seed Grants to Battle Substance Abuse in Appalachia
In March 2006, communities in Appalachian states received ARC-funded training and seed grants to help them fight substance abuse.
 March 2006
Senator Clinton Honored by the Development District Association of Appalachia
U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton received a Congressional Award from the Development District Association of Appalachia on March 14, 2006, for her service to the people of Appalachia.
 February 2006
Kentucky Governor Fletcher Selected as 2006 ARC States' Co-Chair
Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher was selected by the Appalachian governors to serve as ARC's 2006 states' co-chair.
 February 2006
Bush Administration Proposes Level Funding for ARC in FY 2007 Budget
On February 6, 2006, the Bush administration released its proposed fiscal year 2007 budget, which requests funding for ARC at its FY 2006 level.