On December 01, 2020, the second workshop in the Mobility, Economic Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder series focused on Southeastern Kentucky occurred. The workshop focused on rural transportation opportunities.
Mobility, Economic Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder Workshop #1: Rural ...RPO America
On November 17, 2020, the first workshop in the Mobility, Economic Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder series focused on Southeastern Kentucky occurred. The workshop focused on rural transportation opportunities.
A series of presentations from Session 39, co-hosted by SIP-LMI, PACT, USAID SERVIR Mekong, MRC, and SEI, aimed to explore the idea of developing an inclusive platform upon which to share water and flow data from three of the Greater Mekong's major rivers.
Regional Engagement for Green Infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementationnado-web
Slides from a webinar on regional engagement for green infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementation co-hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy & Management.
Mobility, Economic Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder Workshop #1: Rural ...RPO America
On November 17, 2020, the first workshop in the Mobility, Economic Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder series focused on Southeastern Kentucky occurred. The workshop focused on rural transportation opportunities.
A series of presentations from Session 39, co-hosted by SIP-LMI, PACT, USAID SERVIR Mekong, MRC, and SEI, aimed to explore the idea of developing an inclusive platform upon which to share water and flow data from three of the Greater Mekong's major rivers.
Regional Engagement for Green Infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementationnado-web
Slides from a webinar on regional engagement for green infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementation co-hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy & Management.
Rural Trends, Transportation, and Building WealthRPO America
National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation Associate Director Carrie Kissel provided a workshop on rural U.S. trends, community economic development practices, and connections to transit at the 2019 National RTAP Conference (Portland, OR).
Kim Marousek - Setting the Stage for Regional Resiliencenado-web
As events over the past several years make all-too-clear, regions need to be better prepared to anticipate, withstand, and recover from multiple types of shocks and disruptions. Resilience planning and recovery will require regions to think creatively in the face of new and emerging threats. This session will highlight examples of how regions have responded to the current challenges of our time in creative and collaborative ways in an effort to become more resilient and better prepared for the future.
Strengthening Your SWOT and Building Wealthnado-web
This presentation introduces concepts of wealth creation as an economic development strategy, which can be used as a tool to complete a SWOT assessment of a regional economy. This presentation was given by Barbara Wyckoff, Dynamica Consulting, at the NADO Annual Training Conference on October 25, 2015.
RV 2015: Active Transportation for Equitable Transformation by Gwendolyn FedrickRail~Volution
Can bikeability and walkability transform socially and aesthetically deteriorating neighborhoods? How can bringing active transportation into the planning process bring more equity to a community? For more than two decades social activists and elected officials, alike, have teamed up to improve the quality of life for residents. Hear specific objectives and strategies from Houston, Minneapolis and Orlando. How did they improve access to jobs by creating pathways linking public transit? Or encourage active body motion -- and better health -- by providing alternatives to cars? Learn strategies to form alliances between nonprofit organizations, private enterprise, local governments and local residents. Dare to imagine creative ways to transform your own community.
Moderator: Rukiya Eaddy Thomas, Chief of Staff, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, Georgia
Gwendolyn Fedrick, GO Neighborhood Community Coordinator, Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation, Houston, Texas
Brooke Bonnett, AICP, Director of Economic Development, City of Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Russ Adams, Executive Director, Alliance for Metropolitan Stability, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Brighter Energy Future for Regions: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional ...nado-web
Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy supply, especially as the price of solar installations has continued to decrease. The SolSmart team works free of charge with communities and regions around the country to obtain Gold, Silver, and Bronze designations by incorporating best practices for solar planning, zoning, permitting, and inspection. This session will provide an overview of the SolSmart program and its benefits and highlight how regional development organizations can participate in the process and achieve designation.
-Andrew Light, Program Manager, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Washington, DC
-Introduction: Chris Rietow, Executive Director, Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Tallahassee, FL
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Bulding Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the Pre-conference session "Empowering SMEs in Rural Places". This presentation is by Karama Neal.
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
4 - Stronger Local Partnerships-Karama Neal.pdfOECDregions
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving
Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the Conference parallel session "Building Stronger Local Partners: Bringing new stakeholders and partners to the table to amplify the rural voice in policies and strategies".
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and InvestmentRPO America
Erica Anderson, planning director for the Land of Sky Regional Council (a NADO member organization), and Carrie Kissel, associate director for the NADO Research Foundation, presented at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference, held June 6 – 8 in Washington, DC. The conference, held by the Transportation Research Board, brought together 175 practitioners working in transportation, economic development, economics, and related fields. Anderson and Kissel’s session, entitled “Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and Investment,” included presentations and interactive exercises that connect economic resilience (including disaster resilience and rooting economies in place) with transportation planning and the work of agencies responsible for transportation.
HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Jobs Convening #SCLNjobsKristin Wolff
Slides from opening plenary, featuring Sandra Witt (@calendow), Virginia Hamilton (@USDOL), Martha Hernandez (@fundgoodjobs), and Jack Madana (@codeforamerica). Vinz Koller & Kristin Wolff (@social_policy) and Sujata Srivastava (Strategic Economics) served as hosts.
Sustainable Rural Development Funding: Lessons from the Field ruralxchange
A webinar from NARP
Presented by Don Macke (RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), David Dangler (National Alliance for Rural Policy Network)
The funding environment for rural development is changing dramatically and Don will share the Center's experience with robust and sustainable funding strategies. He will weave three stories from the field that illustrate a new framework for visioning, designing and executing capitalization game plans in support of regional rural development. Don will then summarize the key building blocks of robust and sustainable funding in the Post-Great Recession environment. There will be time allocated during the webinar for discussion and questions.
Rural Wealth Creation: Supporting Regional Economies During and After a Pandemicnado-web
On May 4, 2020, the WealthWorks rural wealth creation practitioner network held a peer learning webinar on supporting local economies. During the event, Christine Sorensen (U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development), Doug Lynott (U.S. Economic Development Administration), and Carrie Kissel (National Association of Development Organizations) shared slides about resources available to communities and regions to support their economies. Additional information was shared by presenters who joined by video without slides, including Christian Vasquez-Rivera (Rural Development Initiatives), Brian Carver (Bear River Association of Governments), and Jay Trusty (Southwest Regional Development Commission).
Rural Trends, Transportation, and Building WealthRPO America
National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation Associate Director Carrie Kissel provided a workshop on rural U.S. trends, community economic development practices, and connections to transit at the 2019 National RTAP Conference (Portland, OR).
Kim Marousek - Setting the Stage for Regional Resiliencenado-web
As events over the past several years make all-too-clear, regions need to be better prepared to anticipate, withstand, and recover from multiple types of shocks and disruptions. Resilience planning and recovery will require regions to think creatively in the face of new and emerging threats. This session will highlight examples of how regions have responded to the current challenges of our time in creative and collaborative ways in an effort to become more resilient and better prepared for the future.
Strengthening Your SWOT and Building Wealthnado-web
This presentation introduces concepts of wealth creation as an economic development strategy, which can be used as a tool to complete a SWOT assessment of a regional economy. This presentation was given by Barbara Wyckoff, Dynamica Consulting, at the NADO Annual Training Conference on October 25, 2015.
RV 2015: Active Transportation for Equitable Transformation by Gwendolyn FedrickRail~Volution
Can bikeability and walkability transform socially and aesthetically deteriorating neighborhoods? How can bringing active transportation into the planning process bring more equity to a community? For more than two decades social activists and elected officials, alike, have teamed up to improve the quality of life for residents. Hear specific objectives and strategies from Houston, Minneapolis and Orlando. How did they improve access to jobs by creating pathways linking public transit? Or encourage active body motion -- and better health -- by providing alternatives to cars? Learn strategies to form alliances between nonprofit organizations, private enterprise, local governments and local residents. Dare to imagine creative ways to transform your own community.
Moderator: Rukiya Eaddy Thomas, Chief of Staff, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, Georgia
Gwendolyn Fedrick, GO Neighborhood Community Coordinator, Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation, Houston, Texas
Brooke Bonnett, AICP, Director of Economic Development, City of Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Russ Adams, Executive Director, Alliance for Metropolitan Stability, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Brighter Energy Future for Regions: An Introduction to SolSmart’s Regional ...nado-web
Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for communities and regions looking to diversify their energy supply, especially as the price of solar installations has continued to decrease. The SolSmart team works free of charge with communities and regions around the country to obtain Gold, Silver, and Bronze designations by incorporating best practices for solar planning, zoning, permitting, and inspection. This session will provide an overview of the SolSmart program and its benefits and highlight how regional development organizations can participate in the process and achieve designation.
-Andrew Light, Program Manager, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Washington, DC
-Introduction: Chris Rietow, Executive Director, Apalachee Regional Planning Council, Tallahassee, FL
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Bulding Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the Pre-conference session "Empowering SMEs in Rural Places". This presentation is by Karama Neal.
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
4 - Stronger Local Partnerships-Karama Neal.pdfOECDregions
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving
Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the Conference parallel session "Building Stronger Local Partners: Bringing new stakeholders and partners to the table to amplify the rural voice in policies and strategies".
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and InvestmentRPO America
Erica Anderson, planning director for the Land of Sky Regional Council (a NADO member organization), and Carrie Kissel, associate director for the NADO Research Foundation, presented at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference, held June 6 – 8 in Washington, DC. The conference, held by the Transportation Research Board, brought together 175 practitioners working in transportation, economic development, economics, and related fields. Anderson and Kissel’s session, entitled “Supporting Economic Resilience through Transportation Planning and Investment,” included presentations and interactive exercises that connect economic resilience (including disaster resilience and rooting economies in place) with transportation planning and the work of agencies responsible for transportation.
HUD Sustainable Communities Learning Network Jobs Convening #SCLNjobsKristin Wolff
Slides from opening plenary, featuring Sandra Witt (@calendow), Virginia Hamilton (@USDOL), Martha Hernandez (@fundgoodjobs), and Jack Madana (@codeforamerica). Vinz Koller & Kristin Wolff (@social_policy) and Sujata Srivastava (Strategic Economics) served as hosts.
Sustainable Rural Development Funding: Lessons from the Field ruralxchange
A webinar from NARP
Presented by Don Macke (RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship), David Dangler (National Alliance for Rural Policy Network)
The funding environment for rural development is changing dramatically and Don will share the Center's experience with robust and sustainable funding strategies. He will weave three stories from the field that illustrate a new framework for visioning, designing and executing capitalization game plans in support of regional rural development. Don will then summarize the key building blocks of robust and sustainable funding in the Post-Great Recession environment. There will be time allocated during the webinar for discussion and questions.
Rural Wealth Creation: Supporting Regional Economies During and After a Pandemicnado-web
On May 4, 2020, the WealthWorks rural wealth creation practitioner network held a peer learning webinar on supporting local economies. During the event, Christine Sorensen (U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development), Doug Lynott (U.S. Economic Development Administration), and Carrie Kissel (National Association of Development Organizations) shared slides about resources available to communities and regions to support their economies. Additional information was shared by presenters who joined by video without slides, including Christian Vasquez-Rivera (Rural Development Initiatives), Brian Carver (Bear River Association of Governments), and Jay Trusty (Southwest Regional Development Commission).
ECOS: A Sustainable Future for Chittenden CountyRPO America
During the 2017 National Regional Transportation Conference, Charlie Baker discussed the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission's work. The organization created ECOS, a regional plan linking together transportation, economic development, and more.
Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communitiesnado-web
Andrew Dumont (Federal Reserve System) discusses topics including inclusive resilience planning and development at the NADO-DDAA Washington Conference.
In 2007, the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship launched the iBridgeNetwork with an eye toward supporting the marketing efforts of university technology transfer offices. The Innovation Accelerator Foundation assumes control of the iBridgeNetwork, and is recrafting it under a new vision: to become a university-centric virtual innovation ecosystem. In the keynote address of the 2015 UEDA summit, iBridgeNetwork founder John Pyrovolakis will provide a “sneak peak” into this vision in action. The iBridgeNetwork welcomes your help in shaping the iBridgeNetwork’s future.
John Pyrovolakis, Founder & CEO, Innovation Accelerator
"Responsible agricultural investments – how to make principles and guideline...SIANI
Presented at the Seminar on Responsible Agricultural Investments in Developing Countries: How to Make Principles and Guidelines Effective? Organized by Swedish FAO Committee & SIANI
Similar to Mobility, Economic Resilience, & Substance Use Disorder Workshop #2 (20)
RPO America Peer Exchange: Rural Transportation Planning ProgramsRPO America
On May 16, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and its program affiliate RPO America held a virtual peer exchange focused on rural transportation planning programs. Speakers included Krishna Kunapareddy (NADO), Chris Whitaker (Region XII Council of Governments), and Jennifer O'Connor (Northern Arizona Council of Governments). Learning objectives included:
* Understanding how RPOs work across the country, including common planning and program responsibilities and unique tasks customized for local conditions
* Identify common regional planning organization roles to support local transportation planning and implementation needs.
* Identify common regional organization roles conducted in support of statewide transportation planning, such as long-range plans, short-range capital programs, and modal plans.
CARTS Microtransit—Innovation in Rural MobilityRPO America
Dana Platt and Dave Marsh, Capitol Area Regional Transit System, shared their agency's experience deploying microtransit (on-demand transportation) across multiple rural counties outside of the Austin, TX, region during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
BCGo: Microtransit System Operating throughout Calhoun County, MIRPO America
Mallory Avis and Kristy Grestini, Battle Creek Transit, shared their agency's experience with a microtransit pilot program serving a large rural area and small urban area in Michigan during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Planning & Implementation Lessons from the North Carolina Experi...RPO America
Eleni Bardaka shared research conducted on North Carolina agencies deploying different models of microtransit throughout the state during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
Microtransit Overview: A Research PerspectiveRPO America
Andrea Hamre, Western Transportation Institute, recapped current trends and research in rural approaches to microtransit, or on-demand public transit, during a virtual roundtable on June 29, 2023.
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. During the event, Courtney Cherry, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (SC), shared information about administering a regional vanpool program to provide regional residents with an affordable commute option.
Employment & Transportation in the Southern Georgia RegionRPO America
On April 20, Southern Georgia Regional Commission stakeholders met for a virtual roundtable discussion on employment and transportation issues. Bret Allphin, NADO, provided an introduction on commuting patterns and options.
EDDs and States: Collaborating for SuccessRPO America
With historic amounts of federal funds being allocated to support pandemic recovery, state government and regional
Economic Development Districts need to work well together now more than ever. This session will share examples of
strong EDD-state alignment, provide space for participants to share their experiences, and include information about an
opportunity to participate in a Policy Academy to further elevate alignment and collaboration.
Strengthening Partnerships Between States and Economic Development DistrictsRPO America
This technical assistance hands-on session will focus on state-EDD alignment best practices and how to build a collaborative
relationship with state economic development departments – from planning to program implementation.
Brownfields Tour: A Visit to Hazelwood Green & RIDC Mill 19RPO America
Hazelwood Green is located on 178 acres along the Monongahela River, part of Pittsburgh’s Greater Hazelwood
neighborhood and the historic site of Jones & Laughlin Steel Company’s first industrial plant. RIDC Mill 19 is the first
development on the Hazelwood Green site and is now home to advanced manufacturing and autonomous innovation
partners including Carnegie Mellon University's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing and Manufacturing Futures
Initiative, Catalyst Connection, and Motional. Pre-registration required. Visit the Conference Registration Desk to learn
if there are available seats on the tour.
An increasing rate of change makes the already challenging work of doing good even more difficult. We are all trying to make the world a better place but are often using yesterday’s information to do so. What if we could predict the future and prepare for the coming realities that will impact our clients and our communities? Join philanthropic futurist Trista Harris as she takes us on an interactive journey where she’ll uncover tools to create the future.
Brownfields for Redeveloping ResilienceRPO America
This session, led by the Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) team, will highlight how communities are viewing their brownfields redevelopment through the lens of resilience. It will discuss case studies on brownfields redevelopment in response to negative climate change impacts, how to leverage resources for a successful project, as
well as tips from a successful US EPA brownfields grant recipient.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
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Donate Us
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Mobility, Economic Resilience, & Substance Use Disorder Workshop #2
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Rural Transportation Opportunities
December 1, 1 – 3 p.m. EST
Welcome! While we wait to begin at 1 p.m., please introduce
yourself in the chat box: Your name, organization/company,
region where you were born, region or community where you
live or work now.
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Workshop Welcome
Hilda Legg, State Rural Development Director, U.S.
Department of Agriculture
This workshop was supported through a cooperative agreement with the USDA Rural Development.
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About the project
• Project partners include:
– Cumberland Valley Area Development District
– Kentucky River Area Development District
– Big Sandy Area Development District
• Technical assistance provided by:
– National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation
– Western Transportation Institute
– National Rural Transit Assistance Program
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Today’s agenda
• Welcome, Introductions, Resources
• Setting the Stage: Ingredients for Successful Recovery
• Federal Bonding Program
• Supporting Recovery Panel Discussion
• Group Discussions
• Report Out and Wrap Up
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Why Economic Resilience?
• Withstand, avoid, or bounce back from an economic
disruption
• Broader than economic development
• Emphasis on rooting economies locally and building off
existing assets
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Substance Use Disorder:
Demand vs. Supply Drivers
–Supply-side drivers
• Increasing availability of powerful drugs
–Demand-side drivers
• Increasing demand for deadly substances
Slide credit: Dr. Michael Betz, The Ohio State University (2019)
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SUD: Demand-side Factors
- Community economic disadvantage
- Mental health problems
- Relational problems
- Health conditions (chronic pain, sedentary lifestyles, etc.)
Slide credit: Dr. Michael Betz, The Ohio State University (2019)
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Risk Factors: Outsourcing, Automation
Pierce and Schott (2017)
• Counties more exposed to trade liberalization had higher
rates of suicide and related causes of death
• More exposed counties had larger manufacturing declines
Koffi, Hurst, and Schwartz (2018)
• Manufacturing decline lowered incomes for prime aged
workers
• State manufacturing decline increased OD rates (causal link)
Slide credit: Dr. Michael Betz, The Ohio State University (2019)
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Protective Effects: Economic Resilience
• Wage and employment growth in industries more likely to
employ low-skill workers are important protective factors
for preventing opioid overdoses in rural and metro
workers, women and men, and regardless of race.
– Michael Betz, Lauren Jones (2018)
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Economic Opportunities
• Local Foods, Forestry, Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency
• Healthcare, Broadband
• Creative Economy, Tourism
• Job retention
• All of these sectors have local knowledge, talent, resources
Credit: Peter Hille, MACED (2019)
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Setting the Stage: Ingredients for Successful
Recovery
• Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use
Prevention and Recovery, University of Kentucky
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Federal Bonding Program and Resources for
Employers and Job Seekers
• Bill Sandell, Workforce Development Consultant, Office of
Employer & Apprenticeship Services, Kentucky Education
& Workforce Development Cabinet
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Supporting Recovery
• Facilitator: Jennifer Erwin, Director of Residential and
Outpatient Services, Hope in the Mountains
• Gene Detherage, Jr., Outreach and Engagement
Specialist, Fletcher Group
• Cody Gibson, Managing Partner, Above the Line
Consulting
• Rodney Kuhl, Business Coach, Kentucky Small Business
Development Center
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Group Discussions:
• How can we address substance use disorder in the
workforce?
• What coordination currently exists between services to
support individuals with SUD, and where can coordination
be expanded?
• How does mobility tie into SUD recovery needs?
• What are the biggest opportunities in the region?
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Additional Resources
Resources from today’s workshop will be posted to
www.ruraltransportation.org/ky-workshops.
Also, be sure to check out:
https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/
https://www.transit.dot.gov/coordinating-council-access-and-mobility
https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/
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Stay Connected
Visit us online:
http://www.cvadd.org
http://www.kradd.org
https://bigsandy.org
www.NADO.org | www.RuralTransportation.org
https://westerntransportationinstitute.org
https://www.nationalrtap.org/home
More workshops to come in 2021!
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