Fahe has written about broadband for the Appalachian region and returns to it today to make two underappreciated points on broadband that I believe would benefit from federal action. First, broadband
Learn MoreIt used to be no one seemed to take much notice of rural parts of our country. I’ve noticed that in the past few years that has changed, but the attention has not all been positive. In
Learn MorePopulation counts from the 2020 census will be used to allocate federal funding for education, housing, transportation, and our social safety net. An undercount in the census could cost small town
Learn MoreToday at the Opportunity Finance Network Conference in DC President Bill Clinton presented a key note speech about the impact and importance of CDFIs in uplifting our country. President Clinton was
Learn MoreOne of the issues local leaders in Appalachia face on a regular basis is lack of access to capital and expertise due to a chronic underinvestment of the region. These leaders have the skill and
Learn MoreEnsuring access to higher education in Appalachia is crucial. In 2017, as a part of our commitment to education in Appalachia, Fahe collaborated with Member Kentucky River Foothills Development
Learn MoreFahe is excited to be participating in the Rural Places, Rural Spaces policy forum in Mississippi on February 11 and 12th. We’ve learned that while Appalachia is unique in many ways, our region’s
Learn MoreFahe is proud to announce the brownfield cleanup process of the abandoned Parker Seal manufacturing plant in Berea is now underway. Once the process is complete, Fahe can proceed with future steps
Learn MoreChildren who have access to safe, affordable housing and a local support system grow up healthier, happier, and have greater opportunities in life. In honor of National Child Health Day, which
Learn MoreThe Federal Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund) has announced $7 billion in New Market Tax Credit Awards to 120 organizations nationwide. We are proud to
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