ReImagine Appalachia
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Reimagine Appalachia is dedicated to making sure that no matter what we look like or the size of our bank account, everyone who lives here can have a good job, is cared for, can put down roots for the future, and leave healthy land for their children.
TOMORROW: Jonathan D’Silva, Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic at Penn State and founder and principal of Intellectual Property law firm MMI Intellectual Property will join us to present an overview of intellectual property basics for nonprofits. Register @ https://loom.ly/Kb6pPzI
Trans people are 2.2x more likely to experience displacement or property damage from flooding, 3.5x more likely to have a negative health experience from flooding, and 3.8x more likely to suffer a negative health experience from extreme heat. Learn with our new blog @ https://loom.ly/xyO0MnY
This Disability Pride Month, join us to hear Brandon Rothrock discuss his research on the disproportionate impacts natural disasters have on LGBTQ people & disabled people. Brandon will also discuss what can be done to support more inclusive community safety standards. #Appalachia #NaturalDisasters
Appalachia's manufacturing sector struggles to access materials, tech, and resources. However, we can take big steps to fixing this by better recycling and reusing the "waste" materials we have. Register @ https://loom.ly/5fR8arA @cannetwork.bsky.social #Recycle
During this livestream, we'll speak with anthropologist Jasper Waugh-Quasebarth Ph.D., about Appalachia’s craftmaking, song, and storytelling traditions and how they can be incorporated into modern efforts to make storytelling related disaster resiliency more resonant and impactful.
ReImagine Appalachia has been firing on all cylinders for its tri-state manufacturing Roadshow Discussion Series! Today we’ll conclude the series in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! You can still register here: reimagineappalachia.org/appalachian-... #ManufacturingRoadshow
🛣️We had a blast at DAY 1 of the Manufacturing Roadshow Discussion Series in Huntington, WV! It was easy to feel the enthusiasm for a 21st-century manufacturing economy in the region! We hope you can join us tomorrow for STOP 2 in Marietta, Ohio! Register here: https://loom.ly/28jTJNY #Appalachia
Register for our lists here: External Communications: https://loom.ly/6Y31PvI Federal Opportunities: https://loom.ly/HTGOotk Local Government: https://loom.ly/hCxZPMU Coalition Updates: https://loom.ly/pWwWlX8 #Appalachia #policy #listservs
💽 TOMORROW: Did you miss our data center 101 webinar? Join us this week to hear Dana Kuhnline discuss data centers and responsible development! Register @ https://loom.ly/uS6ZPVc #Appalachia #DataCenters #CommunityBenefits
Happy 4th of July from ReImagine Appalachia! #IndependenceDay #Appalachia #4thOfJuly
Join us to discuss strategies for strengthening local workforce pipelines and industry competitiveness + learn about initiatives to extract minerals from acid mine drainage for use in manufacturing battery components. Join in Marietta! Register @ https://loom.ly/28jTJNY #Circularity #Appalachia
Celebrating disability pride month! ♥️ #Appalachia #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #Accessibility #InclusionMatters
🛑GOOD-PAYING MANUFACTURING JOBS | CAN’T FILL WORKFORCE GAPS ⚡Allegheny County’s clean tech sector is booming, but it needs workers. This event convenes stakeholders like you to raise awareness and find solutions. Register @: https://loom.ly/D_Apc7s #Manufacturing #RenewableJobs
🏁ReImagine Appalachia and AMCC will unite Huntington to lift up and connect local manufacturing efforts to address WV’s employment barriers, materials waste, and market access issues! Register @ https://loom.ly/-pv6aRU #UnionStrong #Circularity
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rewrite of the government-wide grants guidance known as 2 CFR 200 that sets guidance for federal financial assistance. 📆 Submit a public comment before July 13! 🗺️ Comment Guide by the National Council of Nonprofits here: https://loom.ly/pEBpcd0
Today, ReImagine Appalachia and partners hosted a grant-making assistance event at the Pittsburgh Foundation to help attendees craft applications for the $52 million in available funding from the RISE PA industrial decarbonization program! #RISEPA @pghfoundation.bsky.social
The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is expanding its labor history trail to become the largest labor history driving trail in the US, with the goal of driving economic development in the region! Learn more here! https://loom.ly/ZXUr8RI #UnionStrong #Courage #Appalachia
Haven’t attended a call before? Register here and we’ll see you on Friday! https://loom.ly/zyvzMVw #DataCenter #Appalachia #ClimateSolutions @worldresources.bsky.social
Happy 163rd Brithday to West Virginia from ReImagine Appalachia! #Appalachia #WestVirginia
Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor the legacy and ongoing contributions of the African American communities who call Appalachia home. We hope you can take some time to reflect on the significance of this day and get involved in the Juneteenth events going on in the region! #Juneteenth
Why should you RSVP to get FREE support for the RISE PA grant? 💰 $54M available for industrial decarbonization projects 🏘️ Up to 30% bonuses for strong community benefits/labor components 🏅 Improved competitiveness and efficiency on your industrial facility RSVP TODAY 🎉 https://loom.ly/xta3xNY
✍️The Office of Management and Budget's proposed changes to federal grant rules threaten senseless clawbacks! ⚖️ Our friends at LG44 are hosting a webinar to share how to refute these proposals! Register @ https://loom.ly/IA_qzK8 @lawyers4goodgov.bsky.social
🌊We can’t stop the threat, but we can reflect and prepare. The devastating impacts of the 2016 WV flood still linger as we approach its 10-year anniversary. Tune in to hear WV native, Autumn Crowe, discuss the lessons she has taken from the event. #Flooding
ReImagine Appalachia celebrates Juneteenth! Here's a list of celebrations happening across the region. Let us know if we missed anything! See upcoming events here: reimagineappalachia.org/celebrating-... #Appalachia #Juneteenth #Celebration
⛑️Ten years ago in June, historic flooding struck four WV counties and claimed 23 lives. Join us on June 26, as we take inventory of the lessons learned from the long recovery and strategize resilience strategies for the future. Register @ https://loom.ly/fgug2UA #Appalachia #DisasterResilience
ReImagine Appalachia was thrilled to be in attendance at the Pgh Energy Innovation Center for the signing of Alegheny County's new ACT NOW Clean Tech Executive Order! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/DcEHrIc #ACTNOW #AlleghenyCounty #CleanTech #AdvancedManufacturing #PittsburghInnovation
Meet the team behind the plan, share your ideas, enjoy a light dinner, and learn how your feedback will help guide future county programs and investments. Register: loom.ly/Um8obWM @alleghenycounty.bsky.social
May 29 - 31: As a benefit concert, all proceeds will be split evenly between the Mercer and McDowell county chapters of the National Black Lung Association. Learn more here! loom.ly/P3GVkfk #Appalachia #HazelDickens
Pennsylvania is rolling out another round of industrial decarbonization grants, and both the state’s economy and environment stand to benefit! Learn more here: loom.ly/vlNeaNU #InfrastructureWinsWednesdays #RISEPA #Pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaDEP #Appalachia
Happy 143 Day, from ReImagine Appalachia! #Appalachia #143Day #Love