Monday, April 22, 2013

SCNY ED Group Annoucing May 14th Program

Reminder for SCNY ED Upcoming Event, May 14th! 
Program Agenda:
8:30-9:30 am: Presentation by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) An overview of Southern Tier East and the Appalachian program, project funding cycle, application materials and Q&A period relating to specific proposals or concepts.  

9:30-10:00 am: Business Meeting - Program Planning & Steering Committee Membership

Date: Tuesday, May 14th 
Time: 8:30-10:00 am
Cost: FREE to nonprofit directors
Location:
Family Enrichment Network
Conference Room (Second Floor) 
24 Cherry Street
Johnson City, NY

The ARC has funded a wide range of projects including infrastructure assistance to municipalities and distance/telelearning to school districts and medical facilities. It has assisted not-for-profits in beginning or expanding daycare and educational improvement. Here are some recent grants made to not-for profits:
  •  Central New York Area Health Education for a refresher course to facilitate the return to the workforce of RNs who need updated skills after a break from employment
  • Margaretville-Arkville Project to launch WIOX, an FM radio station in the Catskill region supporting community and economic development and emergency services
  • Center for Agricultural Entrepreneurship to provide technical assistance for small farmers in order to identify new markets and to provide business development assistance to New Americans who want to farm in the region
  • Bassett Healthcare to improve diabetes and weight loss management in medically underserved areas
  • The ReUse Center to offer workforce training in building deconstruction ultimately diverting the salvaged materials from the landfill and reselling them in a retail store.


Updated Economic Impact Brochure now available

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