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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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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ReImagine Appalachia is hosting community stakeholders + regional leaders in labor, manufacturing, and policy to shape a plan that moves the equitable, sustainable economy forward.
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👩⚖️Government Aid in Flood Resilience and Response
🌳Nature-based hazard mitigation tactics
🏚️Income inequality issues that need to be addressed
📍Flood Mapping needs
And more!
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🌳Nature-based hazard mitigation tactics
🏚️Income inequality issues that need to be addressed
📍Flood Mapping needs
And more!
Read @
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#FloodMitigation
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@nwf-south.bsky.social
BLOG: Appalachian Flood Mitigation Roundup
A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
👩⚖️Government Aid in Flood Resilience and Response
🌳Nature-based hazard mitigation tactics
🏚️Income inequality issues that need to be addressed
📍Flood Mapping needs
And more!
Read @
loom.ly/Pzzfdfo
#FloodMitigation
@appcitizenslaw.bsky.social
@nwf-south.bsky.social
🌳Nature-based hazard mitigation tactics
🏚️Income inequality issues that need to be addressed
📍Flood Mapping needs
And more!
Read @
loom.ly/Pzzfdfo
#FloodMitigation
@appcitizenslaw.bsky.social
@nwf-south.bsky.social
In collaboration with ReImagine Appalachia, Penn State architecture students will share visual concepts of economic development projects redeveloped from Appalachian shuttered coal plants!
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PSU Class Workshop Series: A Coalition-Building Vision
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November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In collaboration with ReImagine Appalachia, Penn State architecture students will share visual concepts of economic development projects redeveloped from Appalachian shuttered coal plants!
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"In a small Appalachian community whose first settlers arrived in 1830, a place transformed by mining in the decades that followed, David Butcher is leading an ambitious effort to reclaim both history and hope."
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Tablertown reclaims its name: How the Voinovich School is partnering to invigorate abandoned mining land in Southeast Ohio
In a small Appalachian community whose first settlers arrived in 1830, a place transformed by mining in the decades that followed, David Butcher is leading an ambitious effort to reclaim both history ...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"In a small Appalachian community whose first settlers arrived in 1830, a place transformed by mining in the decades that followed, David Butcher is leading an ambitious effort to reclaim both history and hope."
www.ohio.edu/news/2025/11...
#Appalachia
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#Appalachia
Learn how growing trees can serve as a source of income in Appalachia! 🌲
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#CarbonCredits
#Environmentalism
#SustainableEconomy
#GrowItInAppalachia
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#Environmentalism
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Carbon Credit Markets Help Rural Landowners Hold on to Their Land | The Daily Yonder
Down a winding dirt road and dense forest canopy in Denmark, Maine, a two-story cabin sits on top of a hill, adorned with moose antlers. Bob Libby, who
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November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Learn how growing trees can serve as a source of income in Appalachia! 🌲
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#Appalachia
#CarbonCredits
#Environmentalism
#SustainableEconomy
#GrowItInAppalachia
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#CarbonCredits
#Environmentalism
#SustainableEconomy
#GrowItInAppalachia
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Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring lives lost to anti-trans violence. Our recent reporting dives into the challenges facing transgender communities—made stronger by talking with nonprofits that provide critical context.
Explore our LGBQTIA+ Coverage
Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Nov. 20 marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring lives lost to anti-trans violence. Our recent reporting dives into the challenges facing transgender communities—made stronger by talking with nonprofits that provide critical context.
"They’re seeing that delay in the LIHEAP benefits because of the shutdown, as well as the Trump administration did fire most of the folks who work in the LIHEAP office at the federal level." - Dana Kuhnline, program director at ReImagine Appalachia
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#AffordableCareAct
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How federal funding limbo is affecting Appalachia
Health insurance costs and energy assistance federal funding remain up in the air, despite President Donald Trump recently signing a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
"They’re seeing that delay in the LIHEAP benefits because of the shutdown, as well as the Trump administration did fire most of the folks who work in the LIHEAP office at the federal level." - Dana Kuhnline, program director at ReImagine Appalachia
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#AffordableCareAct
#Appalachia
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#AffordableCareAct
#Appalachia
ReImagine Appalachia is hosting community stakeholders + regional leaders in labor, manufacturing, and policy to shape a plan that moves the equitable, sustainable economy forward.
RA wants your unique perspective. Please join!
Register @
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#UnionStrong
#CoalPlantRedevelopment
RA wants your unique perspective. Please join!
Register @
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#UnionStrong
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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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November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
ReImagine Appalachia is hosting community stakeholders + regional leaders in labor, manufacturing, and policy to shape a plan that moves the equitable, sustainable economy forward.
RA wants your unique perspective. Please join!
Register @
loom.ly/H5b2gVI
#UnionStrong
#CoalPlantRedevelopment
RA wants your unique perspective. Please join!
Register @
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#UnionStrong
#CoalPlantRedevelopment
With its micro-grid battery systems, which are charged in part by solar, Chattanooga has avoided 39 million customer outage minutes, saved $4 million, and cut energy use by 6.1 million kWh!
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#GRIP
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November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
With its micro-grid battery systems, which are charged in part by solar, Chattanooga has avoided 39 million customer outage minutes, saved $4 million, and cut energy use by 6.1 million kWh!
Learn more @
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#Tennessee
#GRIP
#BipartisanInfrastructureLaw
#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
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#Tennessee
#GRIP
#BipartisanInfrastructureLaw
#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
Flooding in Appalachia is worsening, and our communities are incredibly vulnerable. Now let's unite around solutions that create safer, more resilient communities!
Register here!
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#FloodMitigation
#Appalachia
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#FloodMitigation
#Appalachia
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Appalachian Flood Policy Webinar - ReImagine Appalachia
A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Flooding in Appalachia is worsening, and our communities are incredibly vulnerable. Now let's unite around solutions that create safer, more resilient communities!
Register here!
loom.ly/Dt58xOE
#FloodMitigation
#Appalachia
@appvoices.org
@appcitizenslaw.bsky.social
@nwf-south.bsky.social
Register here!
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#FloodMitigation
#Appalachia
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You can now view ReImagine Appalachia’s complete Manufacturing Action Plan Summit (incl. breakout sessions and key takeaways) in our Recap blog post!
Read @
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#SustainableManufacturing
#Appalachia
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#SustainableManufacturing
#Appalachia
BLOG: Recapping ReImagine Appalachia’s Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit
ReImagine Appalachia’s Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit aimed to explore the opportunities for building on the region’s existing strengths to transform the region into a hub for modernized...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
You can now view ReImagine Appalachia’s complete Manufacturing Action Plan Summit (incl. breakout sessions and key takeaways) in our Recap blog post!
Read @
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#SustainableManufacturing
#Appalachia
Read @
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#SustainableManufacturing
#Appalachia
"The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition is meant to engage with policymakers at the local, state and federal level. Their platform includes improving flood mapping and expanding the capacity to respond to disasters locally." 🌊
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#FloodResilience
#DisasterMitigation
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#FloodResilience
#DisasterMitigation
Groups from seven states form regional Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition
A group of Appalachian organizations are creating a regional coalition to advocate for stronger flood mitigation efforts.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition is meant to engage with policymakers at the local, state and federal level. Their platform includes improving flood mapping and expanding the capacity to respond to disasters locally." 🌊
www.weku.org/the-commonwe...
#FloodResilience
#DisasterMitigation
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#FloodResilience
#DisasterMitigation
Tomorrow Nov. 18 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 what they have going on!
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#Appalachia
#PolicyUpdates
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#PolicyUpdates
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 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Tomorrow Nov. 18 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 what they have going on!
reimagineappalachia.org/coalition-up...
#Appalachia
#PolicyUpdates
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#Appalachia
#PolicyUpdates
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!
Watch here:
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Watch here:
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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 @
www.appfloodpolicy.org
#AppalachianFloodRelief
See the new resource hub @
www.appfloodpolicy.org
#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!
See awardees here:
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#Appalachia
#BusinessBuilderSubaward
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See awardees here:
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#BusinessBuilderSubaward
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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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#Appalachia
#BusinessBuilderSubaward
#USDA
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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#UnionStrong
#WorkersRights
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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#Appalachia
#UnionStrong
#WorkersRights
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!
Learn more here!
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#OpportunityZones
#EconomicDevelopment
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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!
Become a sponsor here:
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#Manufacturing
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#EconomicDevelopment
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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#Appalachia
#Sustainability
#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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#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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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!
#Minnesota
#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
#Minnesota
#Environmentalism
#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!
#Minnesota
#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
#Minnesota
#Environmentalism
#CleanEnergy
This expansion will support Kentucky's growing EV sector and add quality, skilled job opportunities to the Lexington area!
Learn more here:
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#Kentucky
#Kinemetrix
#Appalachia
Learn more here:
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#Kentucky
#Kinemetrix
#Appalachia
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!
Learn more here:
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#Kentucky
#Kinemetrix
#Appalachia
Learn more here:
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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#Kentucky
#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
#GoVote
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#Vote
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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#Election
#GoVote
#Vote
#Appalachia
#Election
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#Vote
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
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