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.
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Join us at the Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit! Dive into breakout sessions, hear from regional leaders, and help shape ReImagine Appalachia’s new Manufacturing Action Plan!
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ReImagine Appalachia's Co-Director, Steve Herzenberg, presented at "New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries” (6:15:02) and spoke, among other things, about the coalition's new Manufacturing Action Plan!
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November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
ReImagine Appalachia's Co-Director, Steve Herzenberg, presented at "New Thinking in Industrial Policy: Perspectives from Developed and Developing Countries” (6:15:02) and spoke, among other things, about the coalition's new Manufacturing Action Plan!
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APPALACHIA – A dozen organizations, based across seven states, have joined together to launch the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to drive regional collaboration and advocacy in support of policy change and investment needed to create a resilient Appalachia.
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PRESS RELEASE: A Dozen Organizations Launch Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to Protect Appalachians from Devastating Floods
APPALACHIA – A dozen organizations, based across seven states, have joined together to launch the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to drive regional collaboration and advocacy in support of poli...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
APPALACHIA – A dozen organizations, based across seven states, have joined together to launch the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to drive regional collaboration and advocacy in support of policy change and investment needed to create a resilient Appalachia.
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#FloodMitigation
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This group of local, regional, and national nonprofits is dedicated to research and issue advocacy on federal policies that will create a more resilient Appalachia.
See the new resource hub @
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#AppalachianFloodRelief
See the new resource hub @
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#AppalachianFloodRelief
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This group of local, regional, and national nonprofits is dedicated to research and issue advocacy on federal policies that will create a more resilient Appalachia.
See the new resource hub @
www.appfloodpolicy.org
#AppalachianFloodRelief
See the new resource hub @
www.appfloodpolicy.org
#AppalachianFloodRelief
With more than $3.3 million divided among 56 projects, Appalachian food businesses in six states will get a major boost!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With more than $3.3 million divided among 56 projects, Appalachian food businesses in six states will get a major boost!
See awardees here:
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#Appalachia
#BusinessBuilderSubaward
#USDA
See awardees here:
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#BusinessBuilderSubaward
#USDA
U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Orders Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Restore Workers’ Rights. 👩⚖️
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#UnionStrong
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3rd Circuit Court Orders Post-Gazette to Restore Workers' Rights
The U.S. 3rd Circuit Court orders the Post-Gazette to restore workers' rights after a lengthy strike, marking a pivotal victory for union members.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Orders Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Restore Workers’ Rights. 👩⚖️
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#Appalachia
#UnionStrong
#WorkersRights
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November 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
When used irresponsibly, opportunity zones can only benefit the few. However, Appalachian communities can use this, now permanent, mechanism to redevelop shuttered coal plants, to rehabilitate housing stock, and more!
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BLOG: Good news: The Federal Opportunity Zone Program is Now Permanent
Appalachian communities are working hard to leverage opportunities for new economic growth. New rules in the federal “Opportunity Zone” program can add to the momentum.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
When used irresponsibly, opportunity zones can only benefit the few. However, Appalachian communities can use this, now permanent, mechanism to redevelop shuttered coal plants, to rehabilitate housing stock, and more!
Learn more here!
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#OpportunityZones
#EconomicDevelopment
Learn more here!
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#OpportunityZones
#EconomicDevelopment
We're asking you to become a sponsor. At last January's summit (which drew more than 600 registrants) we collectively advanced the conversation around sustainable economic development in 2025!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We're asking you to become a sponsor. At last January's summit (which drew more than 600 registrants) we collectively advanced the conversation around sustainable economic development in 2025!
Become a sponsor here:
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#Manufacturing
#EconomicDevelopment
Become a sponsor here:
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#EconomicDevelopment
Join our Listservs to stay in the know about:
1 grant opportunities 💸
2 updates from local government officials 🧑⚖️
3 current events that are relevant to Appalachia and its development 🗓️
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#Updates
#Newsletter
1 grant opportunities 💸
2 updates from local government officials 🧑⚖️
3 current events that are relevant to Appalachia and its development 🗓️
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#Newsletter
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Join our Listservs to stay in the know about:
1 grant opportunities 💸
2 updates from local government officials 🧑⚖️
3 current events that are relevant to Appalachia and its development 🗓️
Find our List Servs here:
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#Appalachia
#Updates
#Newsletter
1 grant opportunities 💸
2 updates from local government officials 🧑⚖️
3 current events that are relevant to Appalachia and its development 🗓️
Find our List Servs here:
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#Appalachia
#Updates
#Newsletter
The Sherco solar project could be a model for Appalachia! The Reimagine Appalachia team toured the repurposed Sherburne County Coal plant, which has now been redeveloped into a solar field! Helping the environment and lowering energy bills!
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#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
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#CleanEnergy
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Sherco solar project could be a model for Appalachia! The Reimagine Appalachia team toured the repurposed Sherburne County Coal plant, which has now been redeveloped into a solar field! Helping the environment and lowering energy bills!
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#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
#Minnesota
#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
This expansion will support Kentucky's growing EV sector and add quality, skilled job opportunities to the Lexington area!
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November 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This expansion will support Kentucky's growing EV sector and add quality, skilled job opportunities to the Lexington area!
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#Kinemetrix
#Appalachia
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#Kinemetrix
#Appalachia
Cryptids say: Time to get out the vote! Go to vote.org to find your nearest polling place!
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#Election
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November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Cryptids say: Time to get out the vote! Go to vote.org to find your nearest polling place!
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This Friday, let's converse, network and share what we're all up to at this month's Community Conversations meeting!
☕Grab your coffee and join us at 11am!
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#NetworkingOpportunity
☕Grab your coffee and join us at 11am!
Register here:
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#NetworkingOpportunity
Community Conversations - ReImagine Appalachia
Friday, February 7th at 11am via Zoom! Bring a cup of coffee and your energy to converse and learn from your neighbors!
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November 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This Friday, let's converse, network and share what we're all up to at this month's Community Conversations meeting!
☕Grab your coffee and join us at 11am!
Register here:
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#Appalachia
#Community
#NetworkingOpportunity
☕Grab your coffee and join us at 11am!
Register here:
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#Appalachia
#Community
#NetworkingOpportunity
Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 21-22 The People's Environmental Justice Advisory Council encourages communities to keep their aspirations alive, setting in motion what comes next even in the midst of the chaos, harm, and silence of the year 2025!
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Speak Easy - Speak Free - People's Hearing - Pittsburgh
Get tickets online for Speak Easy - Speak Free - People's Hearing - Pittsburgh here.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 21-22 The People's Environmental Justice Advisory Council encourages communities to keep their aspirations alive, setting in motion what comes next even in the midst of the chaos, harm, and silence of the year 2025!
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When large swaths of European and African settlers came to Appalachia throughout the 1700s, Native Peoples would equip the newcomers with remedies to soothe stomach problems, relieve burns, and even concoct contraceptives.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
When large swaths of European and African settlers came to Appalachia throughout the 1700s, Native Peoples would equip the newcomers with remedies to soothe stomach problems, relieve burns, and even concoct contraceptives.
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Read our suggestions for how lawmakers can help protect Pennsylvania workers in our State of Working Pennsylvania report HERE: https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
October 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Read our suggestions for how lawmakers can help protect Pennsylvania workers in our State of Working Pennsylvania report HERE: https://loom.ly/bvIW4Fg
Join us TOMORROW for another coalition update!
The coalition update meeting is an opportunity to get updates on organizational and policy trends that affect the region! We hope to see you there!
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The coalition update meeting is an opportunity to get updates on organizational and policy trends that affect the region! We hope to see you there!
Register @
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#Appalachia
#Policy
Coalition Update - ReImagine Appalachia
Tuesday, May 20th at noon ET via Zoom - The coalition update meeting is a fairly informal opportunity for ReImagine Appalachia to update our partners on upcoming events and hear from our partners on w...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Join us TOMORROW for another coalition update!
The coalition update meeting is an opportunity to get updates on organizational and policy trends that affect the region! We hope to see you there!
Register @
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#Appalachia
#Policy
The coalition update meeting is an opportunity to get updates on organizational and policy trends that affect the region! We hope to see you there!
Register @
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#Appalachia
#Policy
Happy Halloween Appalachia!
The Appalachian Region is rich with history, culture, and folklore. Learn about Spearfinger this Halloween!
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The Appalachian Region is rich with history, culture, and folklore. Learn about Spearfinger this Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Happy Halloween Appalachia!
The Appalachian Region is rich with history, culture, and folklore. Learn about Spearfinger this Halloween!
learn more here:
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#Appalachia
#Halloween
#Spearfinger
#Folklore
#Appalachian
The Appalachian Region is rich with history, culture, and folklore. Learn about Spearfinger this Halloween!
learn more here:
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#Appalachia
#Halloween
#Spearfinger
#Folklore
#Appalachian
“Appalachian manufacturers have the expertise and capacity to supply these [advanced cooling systems] that will enable the AI and cloud computing revolution.” said Petra Mitchell, President and CEO of Catalyst Connection.
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Demand for Advanced Cooling Systems Surges in Response to AI Data Center Growth
New report finds Appalachian manufacturers can supply key data center cooling components. The rapid growth in AI data center building has spurred innovation in advanced cooling systems. Appalachian manufacturers have the expertise and capacity to supply these essential components.”— Petra Mitchell, President and CEO of Catalyst ConnectionPITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global race to build new data centers to power artificial intelligence ...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“Appalachian manufacturers have the expertise and capacity to supply these [advanced cooling systems] that will enable the AI and cloud computing revolution.” said Petra Mitchell, President and CEO of Catalyst Connection.
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#Appalachia
#DataCenters
#Manufacturing
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#DataCenters
#Manufacturing
We wanted to share a few job openings that some of our partners in the region have been promoting. Join in on the effort to make a better Appalachia for all!
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#AppalachianJobs
#SustainableJobs
#JobsBoard
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#JobsBoard
Find Jobs in Appalachia
Find jobs in Appalachia! This list contains recent job openings that some of our partners in the region are promoting!
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October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We wanted to share a few job openings that some of our partners in the region have been promoting. Join in on the effort to make a better Appalachia for all!
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#AppalachianJobs
#SustainableJobs
#JobsBoard
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#SustainableJobs
#JobsBoard
The Climate Smart Communities initiative awards $101k to the organization, Rural Action, to work with an engineering consulting firm, BSC Group, and with the county of Athens to deploy nature-based solutions to trap flood waters!
Learn more@
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Climate Smart Communities initiative awards $101k to the organization, Rural Action, to work with an engineering consulting firm, BSC Group, and with the county of Athens to deploy nature-based solutions to trap flood waters!
Learn more@
woub.org/2025/10/21/a...
#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
Learn more@
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
We must make the case NOW that a bipartisan solution to the shutdown must protect access to affordable healthcare + financing and job opportunities in rural and underserved communities!
👇 Demand Congress protect communities here
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👇 Demand Congress protect communities here
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October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We must make the case NOW that a bipartisan solution to the shutdown must protect access to affordable healthcare + financing and job opportunities in rural and underserved communities!
👇 Demand Congress protect communities here
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#GovernmentShutdown
@groundworkproject.bsky.social
👇 Demand Congress protect communities here
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#GovernmentShutdown
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Please sign your name to our fast and easy pre-written letter form that will contact your member of Congress demanding the swift passage of a bipartisan spending bill to ensure American families can continue to access affordable healthcare and food benefits!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Please sign your name to our fast and easy pre-written letter form that will contact your member of Congress demanding the swift passage of a bipartisan spending bill to ensure American families can continue to access affordable healthcare and food benefits!
Take Action!
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#SNAP
Take Action!
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Panel and breakout session discussion topics will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please save the date and reach out if you have any summit topics you’d like to ensure are addressed!
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ReImagine Appalachia's 6th Annual Virtual Strategy Summit - ReImagine Appalachia
This summit is our chance to hear from people across our network and shape our 2026 priorities; we can't transition Appalachia to a more sustainable and diverse economy without your input. Panel and ...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Panel and breakout session discussion topics will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please save the date and reach out if you have any summit topics you’d like to ensure are addressed!
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#CleanManufacturing
#Appalachia
#CleanEnergy
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#Appalachia
#CleanEnergy
Read about West Virginia's potential strengths in the wind turbine manufacturing industry!
"We find that through opportunities for Appalachian communities to participate in manufacturing for the new energy economy." -Michael Shields
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#WindTurbines
"We find that through opportunities for Appalachian communities to participate in manufacturing for the new energy economy." -Michael Shields
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#WindTurbines
Wind industry could drive WV job growth
An estimated 22,000 jobs in the wind manufacturing industry could be created in West Virginia and neighboring Appalachian states in the coming decades, according to a new report from a
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October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Read about West Virginia's potential strengths in the wind turbine manufacturing industry!
"We find that through opportunities for Appalachian communities to participate in manufacturing for the new energy economy." -Michael Shields
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#WindTurbines
"We find that through opportunities for Appalachian communities to participate in manufacturing for the new energy economy." -Michael Shields
app.publicnewsservice.org/story/wind-i...?
#WindTurbines