Join Us for the Launch of the Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub
AGENDA:
11:00 AM - Welcome & Finance Hub Overview
11:25 AM - Panel Discussion: Accelerating project development in Appalachia
12:15 AM - Breakout Discussions
12:45 PM - Recap & Next Steps
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Attendees will have the opportunity to join cohorts of potential project owners and industry professionals, participate in virtual and in-person events throughout 2024, and have direct input into the design and implementation of a platform which will connect community project sponsors with funding and technical resources.
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Speakers
Hear from an expert panel about how the Hub can strengthen
connections between communities, funders and labor.
Ed Hill, Jr.
International Representative
Business Development
IBEW
Steve Patterson
Mayor
Athens, Ohio
Harpreet Peleg
Chief Financial Officer
AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust
Pam Porter
Acting CFO
Green Bank for Rural America
With special remarks from the Appalachian Regional Commission
Jen Simon
Program Manager
Business & Workforce Investment
Appalachian Regional Commission
Why Join?
The launch event is more than just an introduction to the Hub; it's a platform to connect with and contribute to a growing network of communities, developers and investors advancing sustainable infrastructure projects. ​Influence and innovate: Your insights are crucial. Contribute your experiences and challenges in developing sustainable projects. Your input will directly shape the tools and strategies that are incorporated into the Hub. Access a central resource platform: The Hub will serve as a point for connecting with project funding and development resources. We’re bringing local leaders, industry partners, labor representatives, and investors together to turn sustainable project ideas into tangible outcomes. Join a hub of expertise and resource sharing: Benefit from collective knowledge, highlight successful case studies, and identify upcoming promising projects. ​​
Who should attend?​
Local government, school districts, colleges/universities, hospitals
Economic development agencies
Technical assistance providers
Project developers
Project investors
Labor organizations