Appalachia

ARC Launches $73.5 Million Grant Initiative in FY22 to Spur Multistate Collaboration to Transform Appalachia’s Economy Through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $1 billion in ARC over five years.

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  • In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests $1 billion in ARC over five years.
  • ARISE encourages our states to think as one united Appalachian Region to have a transformational economic impact across ARCs 13 states, said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin.
  • ARISE complements and expands on local and state efforts by fostering collaboration across state lines to produce a more robust and sustainable regional economy.
  • In addition to being multistate collaborations, ARISE project proposals must address at least one of ARCs five strategic investment priorities : 1.)

39 Fellows Graduate from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Leadership Institute

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Washington, D.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Regional Commission is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachias 13 states graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute , a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission .

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  • Washington, D.C., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Appalachian Regional Commission is proud to announce that 39 fellows from Appalachias 13 states graduated from the Appalachian Leadership Institute , a leadership and economic development program sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission .
  • Members of the Class of 2022, along with their friends and family, attended the ceremony in Washington, D.C.
    My sincerest congratulations to the 2022 class of Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows!
  • Additionally, as graduates of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, they are now part of the Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network.
  • The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a comprehensive regional leadership training program developed by the Appalachian Regional Commission in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; The Howard H. BakerJr.Center for Public Policy; Tuskegee University; and Collective Impact.

ARC Federal Co-Chair Manchin, Governors, and Tourism Experts Highlight Value of Investments in Tourism & Culture in Appalachian North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Access the recordings of Stop 2 of the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow: Building Culture and Tourism in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia below.

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  • Access the recordings of Stop 2 of the Appalachia Envisioned Roadshow: Building Culture and Tourism in North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia below.
  • This community-focused session began with a video showcasing Appalachian North Carolinas outdoor recreation and another video showcasing the states work preserving its cultural assets.
  • A live panel of experts from North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia shared their experiences and successes building culture and tourism to create new economic opportunity in Appalachian communities.
  • The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region.

MediPharm Labs Continues to Lead with Innovation - Launches CBG and Water-Soluble Products

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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MediPharm continues to lead the industry in CBN products.

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  • MediPharm continues to lead the industry in CBN products.
  • BARRIE, ON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQX: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm Labs", "MediPharm" or the "Company") a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, is pleased to announce the expansion of its adult use wellness product line with the launch of CBG and water-soluble products.
  • As of today, these new products will be available in Ontario in both retail stores and on the OCS.ca e-commerce website.
  • MediPharm also has purchase commitments to distribute the products to the Company's other seven provincial distributors in the coming months.

ARC Makes ~$25 Million Available for Economic Diversification Projects in Coal-Impacted Communities

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
GLOBE, Workforce, Opportunity, Coal, POWER, Appalachia, Coal mining, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Appalachian Regional Commission, Success, ARC, Middle Powers Initiative, RFP, Federation, Q&A, Hope, LOI, Tourism, Partnership, Student, Economic development, Renewable energy

The POWER Initiative makes available approximately $25 million in federal resources to leverage entrepreneurship, workforce development efforts, and infrastructure projects to bolster job training and reemployment opportunities, create jobs in existing or new industries, and attract new sources of private investment in coal-impacted communities.

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  • The POWER Initiative makes available approximately $25 million in federal resources to leverage entrepreneurship, workforce development efforts, and infrastructure projects to bolster job training and reemployment opportunities, create jobs in existing or new industries, and attract new sources of private investment in coal-impacted communities.
  • Meaningful POWER projects are resulting in economic transformations and providing hope in coal-impacted communities all around Appalachia, saidARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin.
  • ARC looks forward to assisting communities in our 13 Appalachian states as they pursue initiatives leading to a brighter future for our region.
  • Since POWERs establishment in 2015, ARC has invested more than $294 million in 369 projects across 354 coal-impacted Appalachian counties.

Southwestern Energy Signs Agreement to Certify and Continuously Monitor Potential Emissions From All Appalachia Production

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005910/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005910/en/
    Under the terms of the agreement, Southwestern will utilize Project Canarys independent TrustWell analysis platform across its existing and future unconventional Appalachia wells.
  • Project Canary will also initiate the installation of its Canary X continuous emissions monitoring devices on all SWNs pad locations throughout the Appalachia basin.
  • In 2017, we saw the potential for a differentiated market that values responsibly sourced gas, and today, we add another milestone by becoming the largest independent producer to certify and continuously monitor its entire base production.
  • Southwestern Energy certified its first wells in 2017 and has since completed six separate RSG sales agreements.

Preserving the Plateau's Past, Propelling Future Prosperity: Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail Mission is a Masterwork in Progress

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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Lined with rugged backcountry, regal forests, resplendent waterfalls and stunning rock formations, the Cumberland Trail also boasts a momentous human history and cultural landmarks dating back millennia.

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  • Lined with rugged backcountry, regal forests, resplendent waterfalls and stunning rock formations, the Cumberland Trail also boasts a momentous human history and cultural landmarks dating back millennia.
  • "So we want to leave this trail not just for ourselves and our grandchildren, but for our grandchildren's grandchildren."
  • The Cumberland Trail State Park isn't however just a tool for preserving wildlands and protecting the past for future generations.
  • The CT will in turn serve as Tennessee's invaluable contribution to the as-yet-unfinished Great Eastern Trail, which parallels much of the Appalachian Trail to the west.

DOE awards IACMI $1.5 million grant for innovative uses of South Appalachian Coal Resources

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Coal, Economic geology, Appalachia, Fly ash

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has tapped the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation , or IACMI The Composites Institute, to develop and deploy new technologies for manufacturing coal-derived products using coal resources near distressed South Appalachian coal communities.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has tapped the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation , or IACMI The Composites Institute, to develop and deploy new technologies for manufacturing coal-derived products using coal resources near distressed South Appalachian coal communities.
  • Developing technologies to produce critical minerals from coal resources in the South Appalachian Basin of TN, GA and AL
    The $1.5 million grant awarded to IACMI will assist in the development of technologies to extract and produce critical minerals from both coal and coal ash in the South Appalachian Basin of east Tennessee, northwest Georgia and northern Alabama.
  • "This IACMI project will assess the Southern Appalachian Basin's coal resources and identify strategies for developing technologies to cost-effectively produce valuable non-fuel, carbon-based products from coal resources," said John Hopkins, IACMI Chief Executive Officer.
  • "Project success in the South Appalachian Basin could revitalize distressed South Appalachian coal communities, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and create good-paying advanced manufacturing jobs producing coal-derived products."

Elmira Savings Bank Declares Cash Dividend

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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ELMIRA, N.Y., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ:ESBK) has declared a $0.15 per share cash dividend on their existing common shares outstanding.

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  • ELMIRA, N.Y., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Elmira Savings Bank (NASDAQ:ESBK) has declared a $0.15 per share cash dividend on their existing common shares outstanding.
  • The cash dividend will be paid on June 11, 2021 to shareholders of record June 3, 2021.
  • Elmira Savings Bank, with $656.3 million in total assets, is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is a state-chartered bank with five offices in Chemung County, NY; three offices in Tompkins County, NY; two offices in Steuben County, NY; one office in Cayuga County, NY; one office in Schuyler County; and a loan center in Broome County, NY.
  • Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve the risks and uncertainties, including the timely availability and acceptance of Bank products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the management of growth, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Banks publicly available regulatory reports.

DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Range Resources Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
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The Company and its subsidiary, Range Resources \xe2\x80\x93 Appalachia, LLC, engage in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties in, among other U.S. regions, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

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  • The Company and its subsidiary, Range Resources \xe2\x80\x93 Appalachia, LLC, engage in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties in, among other U.S. regions, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
  • As of December 31, 2019, the Company purportedly owned and operated 1,272 net producing wells in the Appalachian region, including Pennsylvania.
  • is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, California, and South Carolina.
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