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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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
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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!
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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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1 grant opportunities 💸
2 updates from local government officials 🧑⚖️
3 current events that are relevant to Appalachia and its development 🗓️
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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 🗓️
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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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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
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#CleanEnergy
This expansion will support Kentucky's growing EV sector and add quality, skilled job opportunities to the Lexington area!
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#Appalachia
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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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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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☕Grab your coffee and join us at 11am!
Register here:
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#Community
#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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#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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#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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#DataCenters
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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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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!
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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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#GovernmentShutdown
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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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Take Action!
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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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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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"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
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#WindTurbines
ReImagine Appalachia's economist Michael Shields will discuss Appalachia's potential strengths in wind turbine manufacturing with Dan Heyman on WTSQ 881 FM's Mountain State Update this Sunday at 1 PM!
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#WindEnergy
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@01pm: Mountain State Update
Mountain State Update is WTSQ’s weekly news talk show. Spearheaded by Dan Heyman. The show dives into politics, policy, and news from across the Mountain State, with a special focus on...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
ReImagine Appalachia's economist Michael Shields will discuss Appalachia's potential strengths in wind turbine manufacturing with Dan Heyman on WTSQ 881 FM's Mountain State Update this Sunday at 1 PM!
Tune in here:
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#Appalachia
#WindEnergy
Tune in here:
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#Appalachia
#WindEnergy
Spiking healthcare premiums, rural finance slashing, and food benefits deadlines -- get the latest updates on the government shutdown.
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BLOG: Appalachia and the Government Shutdown [Updated October 24]
Since early October, we've been sharing updates about the government shutdown, as well as some of the information we’ve gathered from our partners about how it is impacting the region. As we move into...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Spiking healthcare premiums, rural finance slashing, and food benefits deadlines -- get the latest updates on the government shutdown.
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#ReImagineBlog
#Appalachia
#GovernmentShutdown
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#Appalachia
#GovernmentShutdown
The Port of Cleveland is installing around 2 megawatts’ worth of rooftop solar panels on their Lake Erie warehouse. They are also bolstering battery storage and adding new charging ports.
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#InflationReductionAct
#EPA
#Ohio
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#InflationReductionAct
#EPA
#Ohio
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Port of Cleveland is installing around 2 megawatts’ worth of rooftop solar panels on their Lake Erie warehouse. They are also bolstering battery storage and adding new charging ports.
Read more here:
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#InflationReductionAct
#EPA
#Ohio
Read more here:
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#InflationReductionAct
#EPA
#Ohio
In this report, Keystone Research Center shows how PA's economy is worse off than it was at the same time last year, due in large part to federal layoffs and funding cuts.
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#Pennsylvania
#Economics
#Labor
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#Pennsylvania
#Economics
#Labor
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2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC
On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Pres...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In this report, Keystone Research Center shows how PA's economy is worse off than it was at the same time last year, due in large part to federal layoffs and funding cuts.
Read @
keystoneresearch.org/state-of-wor...
#Appalachia
#Pennsylvania
#Economics
#Labor
@keystoneresearch.bsky.social
Read @
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#Appalachia
#Pennsylvania
#Economics
#Labor
@keystoneresearch.bsky.social
Join labor leaders, Catholic bishops & other clergy, and community members from across Appalachia for a day of listening, sharing, and envisioning a just and sustainable future!
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#Union
#Labor
#Appalachia
#CatholicChurch
@unionenergypa.bsky.social
Register here!
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#Union
#Labor
#Appalachia
#CatholicChurch
@unionenergypa.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Join labor leaders, Catholic bishops & other clergy, and community members from across Appalachia for a day of listening, sharing, and envisioning a just and sustainable future!
Register here!
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#Union
#Labor
#Appalachia
#CatholicChurch
@unionenergypa.bsky.social
Register here!
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#Union
#Labor
#Appalachia
#CatholicChurch
@unionenergypa.bsky.social