Rural America's economic opportunities are a growing national focus, especially since 2016 and amidst recent urban migration. With new federal resources, this moment presents a unique, perhaps

Rural America's economic opportunities are a growing national focus, especially since 2016 and amidst recent urban migration. With new federal resources, this moment presents a unique, perhaps once-in-a-generation, chance to bridge the economic gaps between rural and metropolitan areas. Leaders must understand how to foster geographically inclusive growth.

Join us for a critical conversation on Thursday, May 13, at 9:00 AM PDT, about building 21st-century innovation economies in rural areas. The discussion will cover key issues like high-speed internet access, identifying emerging growth industries, and training the future workforce.

Speakers include Matt Dunne (Center on Rural Innovation), Katy Knight (Siegel Family Endowment), U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA 17), and Ray Suarez (Co-host, “WorldAffairs”).

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The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this crucial online conversation.

Your guide is Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL Marketing Manager. Ashley co-founded CCL's Long Island chapter in 2012 and previously organized annual conferences. She now ensures CCL's core character is evident across all marketing, including social media.

Discover more about Ashley's extensive background at her full bio.

This short video captures highlights from the 2014 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. At the invitation of Nancy Foye-Cox and with support from

This short video captures highlights from the 2014 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. At the invitation of Nancy Foye-Cox and with support from Sally Gutierrez, I moderated a wisdom circle of women ASPA leaders. I also attended the keynote by Dr. Bernice Sandler, "the godmother of Title IX," and celebrated Nancy Foye-Cox receiving the Marcia P. Crowley Award for service to the Section on Women in Public Administration (SWPA).

Our shared friendship—mine, Sally's, and Nancy's—exemplifies the power of women supporting women in the workplace, challenging the notion that they do not. The video features music, *Frammenti*, by Andrea Carri.

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There,

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There, he highlights conservation efforts for the resourceful American beaver and the endangered Pygmy rabbit.

In Washington, Corwin joins the Tulalip Beaver Project, which humanely relocates beavers from conflict areas. Beavers are vital ecosystem engineers, building dams that increase water storage, filter pollutants, promote biodiversity, and create crucial salmon habitat. Nearly hunted to extinction, these resilient animals are now recovering, with the Tulalip Tribal Community leading successful wildlife management and research efforts.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global inequality.

Speaking at Howard University, Kim announced that for the first time in its history, the World Bank has set a specific goal to reduce global inequality.

The Climate & Health Meeting, moderated by Howard Frumkin (University of Washington), convened experts to discuss critical aspects of climate change and health. Key presentations included George

The Climate & Health Meeting, moderated by Howard Frumkin (University of Washington), convened experts to discuss critical aspects of climate change and health. Key presentations included George Luber (CDC) on adaptation, Catherine Flowers (Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise) on vulnerable populations, and Clifford Mitchell (Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) on public health agencies' roles at state and local levels.

Additional sessions featured Gary Cohen (Health Care Without Harm) addressing the healthcare sector's role, and Nick Watts (Lancet Countdown and UK Health Alliance on Climate Change) presenting via video on tracking progress. For more details, visit climaterealityproject.org.

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman delivers a poem at Biden's inauguration. Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, the Youth Poet Laureate of 2017, delivers a poem at President Joe Biden's inauguration,

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman delivers a poem at Biden's inauguration. Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, the Youth Poet Laureate of 2017, delivers a poem at President Joe Biden's inauguration, January 20, 2021, Washington, D.C.

Doug Fine is a best-selling author, comedic investigative journalist, and solar-powered goatherder. He has reported from five continents for major outlets including the Washington Post, New York

Doug Fine is a best-selling author, comedic investigative journalist, and solar-powered goatherder. He has reported from five continents for major outlets including the Washington Post, New York Times, Wired, and NPR. A former New Yorker, he now lives at the Funky Butte Ranch in Silver City, New Mexico.

At TEDx ABQ in September 2013, Fine discussed the "I-gene," our indigenous connection to nature. He emphasized the importance of getting outdoors to awaken this gene, enabling us to thrive in both the natural and digital worlds.