Christiansburg, Va. (June 3, 2024) – Opportunity Appalachia, a program of Appalachian Community Capital (ACC), has selected 29 projects to receive support to prepare for $275 million in investment for downtown and rural redevelopment projects in Central Appalachia. Proposed projects will develop a range of properties preparing to create over 2,700 local jobs and support over 340 individual businesses. Developments will support housing, entrepreneurial and clean energy hubs, manufacturing; community centers, arts & entertainment centers, coworking spaces, and hospitality enterprises. The projects are located in Appalachian communities in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.