ARC ''New Appalachia'' Conference To Be Held Nov. 7-8 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky; Event to showcase community-based collaboration and capacity building ''ideas that work.''.Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2001 Bestselling bestselling adjective successful, top, hit (informal) smash (informal) flourishing, lucrative, smash-hit (informal) chart-topping (informal) moneymaking, number one, highly successful author Dr. Stephen Stephen, 1097?–1154, king of England (1135–54). The son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of William I of England, he was brought up by his uncle, Henry I of England, who presented him with estates in England and France and R. Covey cov·ey n. pl. cov·eys 1. A family or small flock of birds, especially partridge or quail. See Synonyms at flock1. 2. A small group, as of persons. featured speaker Rural communities throughout the Appalachian Region have created thousands of new jobs, strengthened local economies and improved educational institutions and government services -- all by seeking and acting on opportunities for establishing new partnerships and building community capacity. The very best of these examples will be showcased Nov. 7-8 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky Prestonsburg, the county seat GR6 of Floyd County is located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky on the banks of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. It was founded in 1797 by Col. , at a conference hosted by Appalachian Regional Commission The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a United States federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. (ARC) States' Co-Chairman Governor Paul E. Patton and Federal Co-Chairman Jesse Jesse (jĕs`ē), in the Bible, the descendant of Rahab, the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, and the father of David. Referring to the restoration of the Davidic monarchy, the Book of Isaiah speaks of a shoot coming from the "stump of Jesse. L. White Jr. "The New Appalachia" conference is designed for state and local officials, civic and business leaders, educators, and individuals belonging to nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. involved in community development, health care, housing, and other components of rural economic development. The conference format will seek to encourage participation from the attendees through the sharing of proven "ideas that work" taken from throughout the 13-state Appalachian Region. Sessions will focus on the economic drivers in the "old" and "new" economies of Appalachia, and on economic competitiveness for people and Appalachian communities. Among the featured speakers will be Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The topic of Dr. Covey's address is "Lessons in Leadership and Courage -- Principles to Get You and Your Community Moving." (Note: It is possible to register only for Dr. Covey's presentation at a discounted registration fee.) For more information, or to obtain registration materials, call ARC at 202/884-7700, or visit ARC's web site at: http://www.arc.gov/newapp.htm. Created by the U.S. Congress, the Appalachian Regional Commission is a unique partnership between the federal government and the governors of the 13 Appalachian states designed to improve health, education and economic opportunities throughout the region. |
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