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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state, and local government. During this webinar, participants will hear from ARC representatives who will discuss what ARC is and what opportunities may be available.

Presenters:

• Christopher Brazell, Division of Critical Infrastructure, Infrastructure Program Manager, IoT and Smart Grids, Appalachian Regional Commission
• Bettina Jones, Division of Critical Infrastructure, Program Analyst, Appalachian Regional Commission
• Annaka Woodruff, Program Manager, Appalachian Regional Commission, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Moderator: Brittany Pittman, Program Manager, ARC, Georgia DCA

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Participants will learn about downtown development as it relates to the Appalachian Regional Commission local development program and learn what makes a good ARC project.

Presenters:

• Tara Bradshaw, Economic Development Specialist, Georgia DCA
• Mayor Liz Ordiales, City of Hiawassee
• Bradley Roebke, Infrastructure Program Analyst, Appalachian Regional Commission
• Stacey Smith, Director of Community Development, City of Rockmart

Moderator: Patrick Vickers, Region 1 Representative, Georgia DCA

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Participants will learn the purpose of the Georgia Broadband Deployment Initiative and its programs, as well as how ARC is helping communities advance their rural broadband goals.

Presenters:

• Mark DeFalco, Manager – Broadband, ARC
• Brittney Hickom, Broadband Program Consultant 1, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• Deana Perry, Executive Director, Broadband, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Moderator: Samantha Bishop, Community and Economic Development Rep, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission

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Participants will hear from representatives from the Appalachian Regional Commission, Georgia Department of Community Development, and the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. Representatives will provide an overview of procurement as it pertains to their specific organization.

Presenters:

• Amanda Carroll, PMP, Senior Project Manager, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
• Nancy Eyl, Legal Counsel, Appalachian Regional Commission
• Brittany Pittman, Program Manager, Appalachian Regional Commission, Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Moderator: Patrick Vickers, Region 1 Representative, Georgia DCA

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If you experience issues registering for this webinar, contact Eva Kennedy, ekennedy@negrc.org.