APPALACHIAN PROSPERITY PROJECT

The Appalachian Prosperity Project (APP) is a collaborative partnership among the University of Virginia, UVa's College at Wise, the Coalfield region, the private sector, and the state to advance education, health, and economic prosperity in Southwest Virginia. The APP is a university-community-industry partnership that uses a systems approach to integrate education, health, and business development. Each component of this system is important in attracting new employers to this emerging region, maintaining the competitiveness of existing companies, and creating new ventures... The APP Research Center provides evidence-based research to Planning Districts 1 and 2 to guide community economic development strategy, inform priorities, assess impact, and create a compelling asset-based narrative that helps attract new jobs to the region.

Also known as: APP