Make it in Appalachia: Local, Sustainable, Equitable: Appalachia has enormous potential to become a leader in manufacturing for the new energy economy. What are the sustainable products of the future that Appalachia can realistically become a hub for? How do we make that happen? At the same time, how can we also ensure the future of manufacturing in Appalachia is climate friendly with a more diverse training pipeline into high quality jobs. Help set the stage for breakout sessions exploring these topics in greater depth, we will start with cutting edge case studies supporting worker- and community-centered manufacturing rooted.
Featuring:
Andrew Dahlgren & Tanu Kumar – Co-Directors, Urban Manufacturing Alliance
Jen Gilburg – Deputy Secretary of PA Department of Community & Economic Development’s Office of Technology and Entrepreneurship
Thomas Reed, Project Manager, Catalyst Connection
Jacob Hannah – CEO, Coalfield Development Corporation
Jen Seifert – Executive Director, New Leaf Justice Enterprises/Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program