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Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland Awarded $100,000 ARC POWER Planning Grant

Westmoreland County, PA — The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC) has been awarded a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Planning Grant to support a larger regional initiative focused on strengthening workforce development, economic opportunity, and long-term community resilience in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. The ARC funding represents approximately 48% of the project’s total $210,000 cost, with the remaining funds secured through matching investments and