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SUMMARY:The Workforce Reset: Labor Shortages and the Future of our Economy
DESCRIPTION:Workforce shortages are emerging as a defining challenge for communities across Southwestern Pennsylvania\, as population decline and an aging demographic reshape the region’s labor supply. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for the upcoming Policy Connection webinar\, The Workforce Reset: Labor Shortages and the Future of our Economy. The program will explore how these structural trends are impacting economic growth\, essential services\, and community stability.  \n\n\n\nThis virtual conversation will bring together an academic perspective on labor market dynamics\, a community case study highlighting how a post-industrial region is navigating population and workforce change\, and a local workforce and industry perspective on building stronger talent pipelines. Experts will examine how communities can respond through coordinated workforce\, economic development\, and community strategies to support long-term regional resilience. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/the-workforce-reset-labor-shortages-and-the-future-of-our-economy/
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SUMMARY:Policy Connection - Why Waste Matters: The Environmental\, Economic\, and Community Case for Action
DESCRIPTION:Waste is often viewed as an issue that begins at disposal\, but its economic\, operational\, environmental\, and community impacts start much earlier. Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for the upcoming Policy Connection webinar\, Why Waste Matters: The Environmental\, Economic\, and Community Case for Action\, to explore how decisions about purchasing\, inventory\, packaging\, reuse\, recovery\, recycling\, and disposal influence costs\, resource use\, and community outcomes across Southwestern Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis virtual conversation will bring together national and regional perspectives on the hidden costs of waste\, innovative approaches to prevention and recovery\, and examples of successful strategies that organizations can adapt to their own operations. Participants will also engage in facilitated breakout discussions focused on: \n\n\n\n\nFood and beverage and hospitality\n\n\n\nRetail\, offices\, and workplaces\n\n\n\nCommunities\, institutions\, and the public sector\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe webinar will highlight practical actions\, local resources\, and cross-sector partnerships that can help organizations reduce waste\, improve operational efficiency\, strengthen sustainability efforts\, and create value for both their businesses and communities. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nSustainability professionals and practitioners\n\n\n\nBusiness owners and organizational leaders\n\n\n\nSmall businesses and entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nColleges\, universities\, schools\, and other institutions\n\n\n\nMunicipal staff and local government officials\n\n\n\nCommunity and nonprofit leaders\n\n\n\nEconomic development\, waste\, recycling\, and environmental professionals\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in advancing waste reduction and sustainability in Southwestern Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/policy-connection-why-waste-matters-the-environmental-economic-and-community-case-for-action/
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