Build & Grow Relationships

The best policies are based on data-driven research, using engaged, diverse stakeholders and by fostering thought that motivates people to think regionally. It is a process that CREC has done successfully since 2009, and it has helped expand our client base and grow communities. Clients vary from single municipalities and private-sector firms:

• Cities • Think tanks
• States • National organizations

Client Profile

Development District Association of Appalachia

The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) is a membership organization of the 73 Local Development Districts (LDD’s) serving the 420 counties of the Appalachia Region. The DDAA works to strengthen LDDs and their member governments and to provide leadership to support the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) federal-state-local partnership.

Website: https://www.appalachiandevelopment.org/

Project Catalogue

Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) Staff Support
Start Date: Jan 1970 — End Date: Jan 1970

CREC is providing operational staff support to the Board of the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA).  The goal is to strengthen the capacity of the region’s local development districts (LDDs) to partner with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in developing a more cohesive membership, providing a voice for LDDs in Washington, and managing the […]

Development District Association of Appalachia Strategic Planning Retreat
Start Date: Jan 1970 — End Date: Jan 1970

The Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA) strengthens the capacity of the region’s LDDs and member governments as local partners to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in its federal-state-local partnership.  DDAA is an important stakeholder in implementing ARC’s strategic plan.  CREC assisted in implementing a strategic planning process, including managing a Board retreat in August […]