Food in Uncertain Times

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by CRAFT: This 2-day, virtual event will focus on the present day challenges within our food system, including racial inequity, the colonization of food, and lack of representation and access, and will highlight many efforts of resilience throughout a global pandemic.

Food in Uncertain Times

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by CRAFT: This 2-day, virtual event will focus on the present day challenges within our food system, including racial inequity, the colonization of food, and lack of representation and access, and will highlight many efforts of resilience throughout a global pandemic.

Is your Municipal Public Works Department Resilient?

LGA Online

Serving as the backbone of a community, Public Works Departments maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services. However, rising costs related to COVID-19 and new safety protocols present challenges to local governments. This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned by Cranberry Township. Instructor—Jason Dailey, Director of Public Works, Cranberry Township

Is your Municipal Public Works Department Resilient?

LGA Online

Serving as the backbone of a community, Public Works Departments maintain critical infrastructure and provide essential services. However, rising costs related to COVID-19 and new safety protocols present challenges to local governments. This presentation will discuss best practices and lessons learned by Cranberry Township. Instructor—Jason Dailey, Director of Public Works, Cranberry Township

How the Produce Industry Built Resilience During Changing Times

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by GreenBiz The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient […]

How the Produce Industry Built Resilience During Changing Times

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by GreenBiz The produce industry has long been building resiliency through sustainability strategies. Hear from members of the industry including Jeff Scott from Kwik Lok, Anabella De Freeman from Walmart and Mike Thomsen from Second Harvest Food Bank as they describe how the produce industry’s integration of sustainable practices have made their organizations more resilient […]

The Business Case for Supplier Diversity

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s (EMSDC) Valarie Cofield and Tricina Cash for a conversation highlighting the business case for building supplier diversity into your organization’s strategies. Exploring perspectives from local business leaders and certified MBEs, this session will provide the insight, information, and tangible steps to further your supplier diversity […]

The Business Case for Supplier Diversity

Online 1435 Bedford Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council’s (EMSDC) Valarie Cofield and Tricina Cash for a conversation highlighting the business case for building supplier diversity into your organization’s strategies. Exploring perspectives from local business leaders and certified MBEs, this session will provide the insight, information, and tangible steps to further your supplier diversity […]

Resilient Green Space: How Municipalities Can Make Green Space Pay for Itself

LGA Online

Research shows that green spaces are critical infrastructure for resilient cities. This presentation will provide resources for traditional and novel funding sources to reduce taxpayer burden for these projects and potentially create funding streams, and will touch upon new non-traditional funding mechanisms. Instructor—Alyson Fearon, Senior Director of Community Conservation & Resiliency, Allegheny Land Trust.

Resilient Green Space: How Municipalities Can Make Green Space Pay for Itself

LGA Online

Research shows that green spaces are critical infrastructure for resilient cities. This presentation will provide resources for traditional and novel funding sources to reduce taxpayer burden for these projects and potentially create funding streams, and will touch upon new non-traditional funding mechanisms. Instructor—Alyson Fearon, Senior Director of Community Conservation & Resiliency, Allegheny Land Trust.