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REDEVELOPMENT
RESILIENCE
FUNDING
MANUFACTURING
May 5, 12 PM ET via Zoom
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET via Zoom – We explored the development of a federal Appalachian manufacturing policy strategy. We were joined by experts from The American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative as well as local partners.
- Mentimeter polling results https://www.mentimeter.com/app/presentation/alk9oj3mb9op7cdnwdevp1zbrwptrbfp/view?question=jm9fx5xzhskt
- Manufacturing Road Show Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lEpnn8hvf4_J1aNPqyz4KXLFi-r4TTDdVSMNsA4BB0/edit
- Draft Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan (AMAP) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nxnR8eOUyNmGmfEuXjF-8TQY_-pEqOLQWWoXxqvpEGY/edit
Upcoming Event:
- THURSDAY: Upcoming responsible data center development event focusing on local government: https://reimagineappalachia.org/local-government-resources-regarding-data-centers/
Websites & Tools
- Appalachian Manufacturing Story Map tool: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/65fe8c8a6e254af2be5aa2076d6f8a5a
- See our Redeveloping Shuttered Coal Plants Handbook here: https://reimagineappalachia.org/reimagining-the-shuttered-coal-plant-overview/
- Visit our government-focused webpage: Securing, Leveraging, and Defending Federal Climate Infrastructure Resources: https://reimagineappalachia.org/securing-leveraging-and-defending-climate-infrastructure-resources/
- Read our report on extracting rare earth minerals from acid mine drainage here: https://reimagineappalachia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Turning-Liabilities-into-Opportunities_Acid-Mine-Drainage-and-Rare-Earth-Elements-1.pdf
- Find the IMCP Communities map here: https://americanmcc.org/partner-communities/
- Everyone on this call is welcome to participate in AMCC’s free, weekly activities, including a weekly Monday call and Friday newsletter. Come and join! https://americanmcc.org/subscribe/
- Manufacturing Renaissance website: www.mfgren.org
Center for Community Growth in Indiana Website:www.thecenter-indianapa.org