The document announces the BRECC initiative to help coal communities strengthen their economies. BRECC will work with over 330 counties affected by coal plant closures and 150 involved in coal production. BRECC partners bring local experience and expertise in economic development. Upcoming BRECC programs include a national network for stakeholders, a commitment coalition for local leaders, and an action challenge providing technical support for economic diversification strategies. BRECC will also highlight success stories and address topics like workforce training, industry attraction, partnerships, and regional collaboration. An upcoming learning session on May 25th invites registration for the BRECC National Network.

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2. BRECC will empower coal
communities to strengthen the
future of their economies.

3. 330+ counties
with at least one
coal fired power
plant
150+ counties
have some level of
coal production

4. BRECC Partners: Local knowledge &
experience in coal & rural
communities
Community economic
development expertise
An intentional approach to
community coaching
Strong track record of
moving communities from
ideation to implementation

5. Coming up…
BRECC National Network
 All coal community stakeholders
 Resource platform + learning series
 Learn best practices + build connections
Commitment Coalition
 Local coal community leaders
 Peer exchanges + site visits
 Strengthen local capacity + advance
projects for economic resilience
Action Challenge
 Cross-sector community teams
 Technical assistance + coaching support
 Develop an economic diversification strategy
Storytelling
 Highlight community success stories
 Interviews, blogs and podcasts
 Share challenges and solutions with a
national audience

6. Coming up…
Workforce Retention + Retraining
Attracting + Establishing New Industries
Public-Private Partnerships
Local businesses + Entrepreneurs
Housing
Infrastructure + Broadband
Revenue Streams
Regional Collaboration
Project Implementation + Funding
NATIONAL NETWORK LEARNING TOPICS SURVEY

7. BRECC COMMITMENT COALITION PEER NETWORK

8. Team Locations
● Arizona
● New Mexico
● Colorado
● Indiana
● Ohio
● Kentucky
● West Virginia
● Virginia

9. Coming up…
Join the BRECC National Network!
Register for the BRECC National Network learning session on Thursday, May 25th!
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