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Eighth Congressional District, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $400,000 in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance’s PREP Program. The program provides hands on, technical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses and local governments in the form of business financing, export promotion and procurement assistance.

“We all want our region to be competitive nationally, and one way we achieve that is by having a well-educated and well-trained workforce and local businesses with access to the resources and information they need,” said Rep. Cartwright. “I’m grateful to the NEPA Alliance for their on the ground efforts to support the growth of our local businesses and governments, and I am proud to support the Appalachian Regional Commission in their efforts to champion the renewal of Appalachia and provide our region with resources to help us thrive.”

“NEPA Alliance would like to thank Congressman Cartwright for his continued support of the Appalachian Regional Commission and for the help in securing the PREP Grant. These federal funds allow NEPA to continue to service our business clients throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania with business financing, international business development and government contracting assistance,” stated Jeffrey Box, President and CEO of NEPA Alliance.

Since 1965, the Appalachian Regional Commission has been supporting the economic development needs of 423 counties across 13 states in the Appalachian Region. A partnership between the federal government and those 13 states, ARC has transformed Appalachian communities, created jobs and strengthened regional economies.