Crisis Averted - How Local Officials Can Create Calm During Emergencies
2020-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Participants will learn how to navigate difficult engagements with the public during a time of social, political, or public health crisis (such as flooding or other water disaster). Specific instances of good and bad responses to public concerns/actions will be discussed. Participants should walk away with a working knowledge of how to “diagnose” a difficult situation and respond effectively to not compound the crisis.

Presented by Mark Heckmann, MJH Advisor

October 8, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00

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Sustainability Amid Crisis: Adapting for Impact
2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join CEOs for Sustainability and Sustainable Pittsburgh for Sustainability Amid Crisis: Adapting for Impact. Sustainability leaders from FedEx Ground, Interface, and PNC Financial Services Group will describe how their organizations are advancing aggressive commitments for carbon-emissions reduction, regenerative manufacturing practices, and racial equity, despite challenges associated with the COVID-19 crisis. This virtual event will also feature the release of the Kendall Simon Sustainable Business Case Study featuring FedEx Ground and its work embedding sustainability within FedEx’s global operations.

Municipal Pension and Pension Alternatives
2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
With ever tightening budgets, what alternatives are available to municipalities to reduce costs associated with providing a retirement benefit? This presentation will cover the types of plans are replacing traditional pensions and employer responsibilities and costs associated with these plans. Instructor—Patrick Reisinger, Senior Director, Retirement Services, Centurion, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company.

Municipal Best Practices for Social Media in a Hyper-Connected World
2020-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
For Managers, HR Directors, and Communications Directors, this workshop will identify best practices for social media policies that respect First Amendment rights while protecting your municipality. Instructor—Cindy Bahn, Director of Administrative Services, Bellevue Borough

Building Community Resilience
2020-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
The Community Resilience Building (CRB) process has been used by over 400 municipalities across 9 states to collaboratively and comprehensively generate resilience action plans at the local level. This presentation will provide an overview of resilience from a municipal and regional perspective within the context of the CRB process. Instructors—Adam Whelchel, Ph.D., Director of Science, The Nature Conservatory and Jim Price, Program Manager, Sustainable Pittsburgh.

THINC30 2020: Social Resilience
2020-10-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Learn how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are more relevant than ever in offering us a roadmap for creating the society we want.
This year, THINC30 will be held over three days in two-hour sessions, with each day devoted to one of the three pillars of sustainability – social, environmental, economic equity.

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
2020-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Pennsylvania Resources Council is excited to host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by South Yuba River Citizens League for the 6th consecutive year! This online, virtual event features a series of thought-provoking and breathtaking local, national and global short films exploring the protection and restoration of wild lands and waters, food systems, climate change, biodiversity, litter prevention, and much more. These films allow Pennsylvanians to witness how individuals and communities around the world are taking action, with the hope that they will become inspired to take action in their own communities.
Along with the films, we’ll share highlights of our work this year and ways for you to get involved, along with some fun and games to cap off PRC’s 80th anniversary year.

World Food Day
2020-10-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor the 75th anniversary of the Farm and Agriculture organization of the United Nations World Food Day.

Floodplain Management 101
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
Flooding is the #1 natural hazard to affect all Pennsylvanians. Gain a holistic understanding of the regulatory requirements for development in floodplains. The presenter of this course will provide an overview on NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) and current Pennsylvania floodplain regulations in the context of the State’s model ordinance as well as International Construction Codes (ICC). Best practices and resources will be highlighted. Participants will learn the responsibilities for design professionals and local floodplain administrators/managers for managing flood risks and loss through proper planning, permitting, and design.

Presented by: Josh Lippert, City of Philadelphia

October 19, 2020
12:00-1:00
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2020 One Health One Planet™ Symposium
2020-10-19 12:00 - 2020-10-23 14:00 | Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, PA, United States
We are excited to announce that the 2020 One Health One Planet™ symposium will be held Oct. 21 – 22, 2020. The theme will be “One Health and the Air We Breathe,” and will focus on the topic of air quality. Pittsburgh’s air quality ranks in the dirtiest 8 percent of U.S. cities, contributing to higher rates of heart and lung disease and other serious health issues. Join hundreds of attendees and experts from across the country to discuss this critical issue and explore ways to address it.

THINC30 2020: Environmental Equity
2020-10-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

THINC30 2020: Economic Empowerment
2020-10-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Sustainable Business Breakfast
2020-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Online, 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Partnering with CEOs for Sustainability and The Allegheny Conference, the 6th Annual Sustainable Business Breakfast continues to have sell-out attendance with industry leaders speaking about business-to-business and business-to-consumer green best practices.
This year, due to COVID restrictions, the event will be held digitally.

It’s easy to say we are going to commit to being a sustainable business, but what does it take to put this commitment into action? This year, Pittsburgh’s leaders in corporate and community sustainability will discuss what it takes to implement sustainable practices and how to connect to global sustainability goals. Local business leaders will talk about ways, both large and small, that they are transforming their companies and communities into shining examples of sustainability.

Ethics for Public Officials
2020-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | LGA Online
This will be a practical “nuts and bolts” review of the provisions set by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Act which are often most problematic for elected and appointed government officials and employees. The provisions of the State Ethics Act and potential penalties for violations will be reviewed, along with application of those provisions. Instructor—Brian Jacisin, Deputy Executive Director/Director of Investigations, Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission

PRC Hard to Recycle Collection Event
2020-10-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Blvd, Tarentum, PA, United States
Since 2003, Pennsylvania Resources Council has held Hard to Recycle collections in Southwestern PA. The goal is to provide responsible and convenient disposal for items that are not eligible for curbside recycling. At these events, individuals have been able to recycle items such as e-waste, cell phones, polystyrene, Freon-containing appliances, tires, and more.
