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What Does the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Mean for Energy Communities?

Please join the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Coal and Power Plant Communities for a virtual fireside chat with three senior White House and agency officials on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This recently signed law creates a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness with…
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Kentucky

Revitalizing Kentucky’s Energy Communities

Attend a virtual workshop to meet with federal agencies and state officials to learn about available resources and discuss potential pathways for regional economic revitalization. This session is tailored specifically to Kentucky, which is home to two of the top ten priority energy communities identified as most vulnerable to further coal-related job…
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Small Communities, Big Solutions Conference

Each year, the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development team up to shine a spotlight on West Virginia, by hosting the Small Communities, Big Solutions Conference. This event showcases all the successes and highlights what is…
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Where to Start? Webinar for Energy Communities Starting a Transformation

Communities are often surprised when a power plant or mine announces it will close. Starting to plan as early as possible for the impacts of such a closure is critical to achieving more successful outcomes. This webinar will provide guidance on getting started, including a discussion with community leaders who…
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Building Outdoor Communities Workshop

This workshop is all about building outdoor communities to meet our shared moment, with a focus on economic recovery and resilience, inclusive access for all communities, and place-based culture creation. Guided sessions and a supportive workspace will be provided for addressing the shared needs and opportunities brought forth throughout this…
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2021 SOAR Summit

The SOAR Summit is an annual event held in Eastern Kentucky. It’s the only event focusing specifically on the issues and activities of our region. Drawing more than 1,000 attendees, participants include local residents and businesses, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and other change agents across Appalachia. See the agenda…
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4th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference: “Stewards of Opportunity”

The Outdoor Economy Conference connects, educates, and inspires leaders and doers working to grow the outdoor industry and craft an economy that’s intimately tied to the well-being of their places and communities. Outdoor CEOs, conservation leaders, federal agencies, local officials, state parks to local parks, economic developers to land managers……
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Trauma Support for Schools: 2021 Virtual Summit

Join Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia and the Cross-State Collaborative to Support Schools in the Opioid Crisis for a Summit event for researchers, practioners, and policymakers who support PreK-12 educators and students experiencing trauma. Participants will: Deepen their understanding of the impact of trauma on student learning and well-being; Share…
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