Capito and Manchin Announce More Than $5.9M in ARC Grants for West Virginia

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U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a total of $5,927,807 to support economic development projects across West Virginia in Summersville, Logan, Charleston, Bluefield State College and Pierpont Community & Technical College in Fairmont.

"As a long-time advocate for ARC's role in growing West Virginia's economy, I'm pleased to see this funding benefit communities across West Virginia," said Senator Capito. "This funding will support workforce retraining in key industries like advanced and aerospace manufacturing and grow capacity in new industrial sectors, all helping to boost and diversify West Virginia's economy."

"These grants will help train students, create jobs, link together our communities and diversify the economy of our state," Senator Manchin said. "Both the quality of life for West Virginians and the state's economy continue to improve due to the assistance of these ARC grants. These dollars ensure successful economic development for our state now and in the future."

"Each one of these awards is a blueprint for new jobs, fresh opportunities, and a robust economic future for West Virginia." said ARC Federal Co-Chairman Earl F. Gohl. "Together, these investments bring added capital into the Region, and help Appalachia prepare to globally compete in manufacturing, technology, construction, and a variety of other industry sectors."

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