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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Appalachia Forward
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG)\, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service\, the Governor’s Office of Appalachia\, and Local Development Districts: BHRC\, Eastgate\, OMEGA\, OVRDC About The EventJoin us for the 3rd Annual Appalachia Forward Conference—a one-day networking event exclusively tailored for locally elected officials and their development staff in Appalachian Ohio. This conference aims to unite local stakeholders committed to economic revitalization in Appalachian Ohio’s energy communities. Dive into in-depth discussions with federal officials and local leaders\, focused on overcoming challenges and exploring the role of a multi-government approach in building a more resilient future for energy communities. Event DetailsDate: Wednesday\, September 27\, 2023Location: Belmont College\, Saint Clairsville\, OHRegistrationTo confirm your attendance and participate in this significant gathering\, please register here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									3rd Annual Appalachia Forward  Wednesday\, September 27\, 2023  9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. EST Belmont College  								\n				\n				\n				\n									TOPIC  SPEAKERS  EASTERN TIME  Registration and Networking       9:00 a.m.  Introductions    Amista Lipot\, Director\, External Relations\, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service\, Ohio University and Executive Director\, Mayors’ Partnership for Progress Dr. Paul F. Gasparro\, President\, Belmont Community College   9:30 a.m.  Remarks from Special Guests   Lydia Mihalik\, Director\, Ohio Department of DevelopmentGayle Manchin\, Federal Co-Chair\, Appalachian Regional Commission Brian Anderson\, Executive Director\, IWG 9:40 a.m.   Federal Agency Panel  Moderator: Briggs White\, Deputy Executive Director\, IWG US Department of Agriculture: Jonathan McCracken\, State Director for Ohio Environmental  Protection Agency: Jon Grosshans\, Senior Advisor\, EPA Office of Policy Economic Development Administration: Ellen Heinz – Economic Development Representative – Ohio 10:00 a.m.    Interagency Working Group Roundtable “Speed Networking” for communities         Visit with the various Agencies from the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities & Economic Revitalization (IWG) during a speed network roundtable including: Appalachian Regional CommissionBelmont CountyDepartment of Agriculture – tentativeDepartment of Commerce\, National Telecommunications and Information Administration Department of EnergyDepartment of Interior – tentativeDepartment of Health and Human Services  – tentativeDepartment of Labor – tentativeDepartment of TransportationEconomic Development AdministrationEnvironmental Protection AgencyIWG 10:45 a.m.   Lunch Break / Networking   Craig Buerstatte\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs\, U.S. Economic Development Administration\, U.S. Department of Commerce 12:00 p.m.  Appalachian Community Grant Program\, Lessons Learned – Round I Implementation     Getting ready for 2023 submissions\, lessons learned to date At Work in Appalachia: Steve Patterson\, City of Athens Mayor Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA): Jessie Powers\, Executive Director Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program and New Leaf Justice Enterprises: Jennifer Siefert\, Executive Director Utica Shale Academy: William Watson\, Superintendent 12:45 p.m.  GIS Collaborative Announcement   Matt Trainer\, Senior GIS Project Manager\, Voinovich Schoo 1:45 p.m.  Local Development Districts    Moderator: John Carey\, Director\, Governor’s Office of Appalachia Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission: John Hemmings\, Executive Director Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association: Jeannette Wierzbicki\, Executive Director Eastgate Regional Council of Governments: Kathy Zook\, ARC Program ManagerBuckeye Hills Regional Council: Chasity Schmelzenbach\, Executive Director 2:00 p.m.  Closing and Key Takeaways     3:00 p.m.  Networking     3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  								\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register
URL:https://iwg.stratacomm.agency/event/3rd-annual-appalachia-forward/
LOCATION:Belmont College\, Belmont College\, Dowler Hall\, St. Clairsville\, OH\, United States
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