POPULARITY
12 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
2 episodes with community revitalization
In this episode, Joi Cuartero Austin sits down with Erik Reader, director of Illinois Main Street, to explore how communities are shaping effective downtown economic development strategies—and more importantly, why these strategies work in their specific context. From humble beginnings rooted in community engagement to long-term sustainability planning, this conversation unpacks the real-world process of revitalizing a downtown district with purpose, people, and partnerships. “You've got to bring people alongside—not just for buy-in, but for co-ownership.” 1. Think long-term: strategies should outlast leadership transitions 2. Build programs that allow public and private sectors to partner meaningfully 3. Listen deeply: alignment with people is as important as alignment with funding 4. Track the vibe: excitement, curiosity, and positivity are leading indicators of success Laying the Groundwork 1. The importance of starting with community development 2. Strategies to build momentum and foster ownership 3. Engaging leaders, stakeholders, and residents in authentic ways The Strategy in Action 1. What communities are doing to activate and sustain downtown revitalization 2. The critical role of funding, partnerships, and shared leadership 3. Empowering people through collaboration and participation Understanding the “Why” 1. Why certain strategies are successful in some places and not in others 2. How to align initiatives with local identity, values, and funding tools like TIF 3. The power of ego-free partnerships and sustainability planning Results & Reflections 1. Indicators that show a community is on the right path 2. Stories of energy, enthusiasm, and openness to change 3. Lessons learned from communities that are building trust and momentum
The episode, recorded live at Shoptalk in the Berns Communications Group media room, opens with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc surveying a broad sweep of headline-grabbing developments in the retail world. They highlight continued uncertainty around recently imposed tariffs and resulting economic ripples, as major international trade disputes stoke inflationary concerns. Stock market volatility factors heavily into the conversation, with the co-hosts noting how certain retail sectors—particularly home furnishings and high-end goods—may feel the pinch as shoppers tighten budgets. Target's declining foot traffic draws focus as the hosts weigh whether brand controversies or stiff competition might be to blame. Next meet Barrie Scardina, President, Americas Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield, who brings a fresh perspective born of decades in the retail industry. Her vantage point on commercial real estate challenges the traditional narrative of a “retail apocalypse.” She explains how, despite headlines about store closings, overall U.S. vacancy rates are incredibly low—largely because new construction has slowed and new types of tenants (from wellness providers to entertainment concepts) are snapping up available space. Barrie describes a rising tide of “experiential” retail, with everything from boutique fitness and medtail services to immersive brand pop-ups fueling a renewed sense of purpose in physical locations. She underscores how mixed-use developments and adaptive reuse—especially of outdated mall anchor spots—are revitalizing communities and increasing foot traffic. By blending residential, office, dining, and retail, these centers offer a lifestyle-oriented experience that resonates with modern shoppers. Ultimately, Barrie's insights challenge conventional wisdom, suggesting that success in retail real estate hinges on tapping into evolving consumer demands, fostering a community connection, and creating spaces that balance function with memorable experience. AboutBarrie Scardina joined global real estate solutions firm Cushman & Wakefield as Executive Managing Director and Head of Retail Services, Americas, in November of 2019, leading brokerage teams to deliver optimal solutions to retailers and brands. In 2022, Barrie was elevated to the role of Regional President, Northeast, leading brokerage and services across all service lines. In 2023, she took on the challenge of President of Americas Retail Services, Agency Leasing and Alliances, partnering across office, industrial and retail to provide nuanced client solutions. Barrie is consistently focused on delivering value to clients by serving as a trusted advisor and incorporating data, analytics, and business valuation as part of her strategies. This unique approach to client relationships ensures that the firm delivers against client goals, optimizing outcomes and mitigating risk. Barrie is results-oriented and remains focused on transforming the real estate landscape by strategically driving revenue, identifying operational efficiencies, and growing profitability. Prior to her appointment at Cushman & Wakefield, Barrie spent three decades leading vital retail initiatives across a variety of world-class organizations, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, The Children's Place and Tory Burch. She brings more than 15 years of executive experience to her current role with the firm, including expertise in creating long-range strategies, business forecasting, omni-channel inventory management, and system implementation and integration. Most recently, Barrie was with Calvin Klein, where she led the company's North American Retail Division as President, setting strategic direction for merchandising, consumer experience and operational improvements. Throughout her career, Barrie has focused on mentoring and developing talent and creating cultures that foster collaboration and equality. She is the executive sponsor for Cushman & Wakefield's Women's Integrated Network and serves on two diversity committees focused on improving the employee experience.AffiliationsGraduate of the Wharton School of Business' Philips Van Heusen Global Leadership Program (2017)Board Member of Safe Horizon (2017-2019)Member of Women's Retail Leadership Circle (WRLC)Member of the International Council for Shopping Centers (ICSC)Member of CHIEF Private Women's NetworkExecutive Sponsor of Cushman & Wakefield's Women's Integrated Network National ChapterMember of CREW NY; Participant at National levelRecognized by Globe St. as a Woman of Influence (2020) About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
Boone is soon to check another long-discussed project off the list! On this week's Mind Your Business, we share the details of the Howard Street Revitalization Project, including information about the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 14th. Lane Moody, Director of the Downtown Boone Development Association discusses project details, communication plans, and how this project has been designed to enhance pedestrian access for both events and day-to-day use.We also hear the in-the-moment reaction from the 2025 4 Under 40 honorees.Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This program is made possible thanks to sponsorship support from Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Catch the show each Thursday morning at 9AM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show
What if the path to successful entrepreneurship isn't just about finding a compelling market idea, but also about crafting an intentional exit strategy that benefits an entire community? On this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, we dive into an unconventional exit strategy that prioritizes employees and community sustainability. Marcia, our host, welcomes Gina Schaefer, a pioneering entrepreneur who transitioned her successful hardware store chain to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring her legacy and providing her team with a stake in the business – not to mention a nice payout for her and her family.Gina Schaefer, along with her husband Mark, founded what began as a single hardware store in a once-struggling neighborhood in Washington, D.C., and expanded it to a 13-store enterprise under the Ace Hardware cooperative. Her entrepreneurial journey, defined by community revitalization, culminated in a unique exit strategy that included selling a 30% stake of the company to its employees through an ESOP, with plans to eventually transition to 100% employee ownership. Gina's commitment to her team and community shines through, highlighting her innovative approach to succession planning.In this must-listen episode, Gina unravels the process of establishing an ESOP, discussing the transformation it brings to company culture, employee ownership, and wealth generation. Listeners will gain insights into the benefits and complexities of ESOPs, as well as the broader impacts on community and economic structure. By highlighting this thoughtful and community-oriented exit strategy, Gina's story offers a fresh perspective on how entrepreneurship can go beyond personal success to foster community growth and empowerment. To get the latest from Gina Schaefer, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaschaefer-speaker/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, tourism expert Lynn Fuhler, former tourism director of Clearwater and Clearwater Beach area and author of two books on festival management, discusses the intricacies of organizing successful events and festivals. She shares her experience as the former chairman of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, insights on community revitalization through arts and tourism, and emphasizes the importance of proper event planning, including post-event evaluation and the four key elements necessary for tourism development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Focus on sustainable tourism initiatives rather than just chasing big industrial projects Ensure four key elements are in place: government support, infrastructure, community support, and proper planning Use events and festivals as consistent economic drivers rather than relying solely on large, unstable employers Implement thorough post-event evaluation processes to continuously improve Build strong volunteer networks and management systems for community events Create infrastructure that serves multiple purposes (like transportation routes that benefit both tourism and industry) Recognize the role of arts communities in revitalizing declining areas Document processes and maintain organized records for event planning continuity Consider tourism as a reliable employer for entry-level and service industry workers Foster collaboration between government, business, and community stakeholders for successful tourism initiatives Special Guest: Lynn Fuhler.
This episode is sponsored by The Plumbing Outlet and Coal Region Winery. Chad Lauer and Chad Evans sit down with local Community Revitalization leader Betsy Kramer. Betsy is the Community Revitalization Manager for SEDA-COG - An economic development organization and also Local Development District set up through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) serving 11 core central region counties: Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union. Betsy uncovers the hood of what is confusing to many. She explains the major need in our area and the difficult process of securing funding and getting projects off the ground. She explains how specific the grant writing process needs to be and the challenges involved. She also inspires so many that often they think she has an open "checkbook". Betsy leaves us feeling educated and wanting to be a larger part in our community revitalization efforts. She has secured and is working on administering nearly 7 million dollars worth of grants today and is working on securing millions more for the area. Let's celebrate her great work! Tune in today!
I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Jess: Well, I love this question because I think there are different kinds of superpowers. The one that makes everybody laugh the most—because one of my superpowers is being able to make people laugh—is that I know how to fold a fitted sheet. And that is only impressive to the people who don't know how to fold a fitted sheet.Creating workplaces that truly foster belonging requires more than superficial gestures or simply ticking diversity boxes. In today's episode of Superpowers for Good, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Pettitt, author of Almost Doing Good, who shared insights into why even well-intentioned inclusion efforts can sometimes backfire.Jess's approach begins with a powerful metaphor: “Stop spit polishing a landmine.” She uses this phrase to caution against pouring energy into ineffective or even harmful initiatives. “You could be very good at it,” she notes, “but doing it harder or better if it is the wrong activity is not helping, and in this case, it's actually making it even more dangerous.” Her message resonates with the reality that real progress requires alignment between intention and the specific needs of the workplace culture rather than pursuing blanket solutions.During our conversation, Jess emphasized that many organizations hesitate to take decisive, meaningful action because they are “not the worst” when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Yet, this complacency stifles the momentum needed for real change. Her advice is simple but profound: recognize problems you don't experience yourself. This means cultivating a culture where it's safe to ask questions about unfamiliar challenges and invite perspectives that may feel uncomfortable but ultimately lead to growth.Through humor and a focus on honest, probing questions, Jess's approach to workplace inclusion inspires us to think beyond the surface and strive for sustainable impact. For those of us committed to creating positive change, her insights serve as a vital reminder: only when we stop polishing the landmine can we start to make real progress.tl;dr:* In today's episode, Jess Pettitt shares insights from her new book, Almost Doing Good, exploring how well-intentioned efforts in workplaces often falter due to unpreparedness or knee-jerk reactions.* Jess emphasizes the importance of recognizing “problems you don't experience,” encouraging leaders to approach challenges they may not personally face with empathy and understanding.* To make lasting impact, Jess advocates for thoughtful, prepared responses rather than relying on superficial, one-size-fits-all solutions that can cause more harm than good.* Humor, Jess's superpower, becomes a powerful tool to bridge understanding and ease tension, especially around sensitive topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion.* Jess uses relatable humor to invite people into uncomfortable conversations, transforming resistance and defensiveness into openness and genuine curiosity.How to Develop Humor and Connection As a SuperpowerJess Pettitt's superpower is her ability to use humor to connect with people and shift even the heaviest of situations toward openness and understanding. By finding humor in everyday challenges and serious topics alike, Jess creates an environment where people feel safe to engage deeply without defensiveness or fear, bridging gaps and inviting constructive dialogue.One memorable example Jess shared was from her work as an emcee. She was tasked with following a speaker who had delivered somber, heavy news to the audience. When Jess took the stage, she broke the tension by saying, “So, y'all been talking about anything important lately?” This light-hearted comment sparked laughter, diffusing the tension and setting a new tone for the event. Her humor allowed the audience to reset, making them receptive to her positive energy.Tips for Developing Humor as a Strength* Recognize Humor in Dark Places: Embrace humor even around difficult or sensitive topics, as it can ease discomfort and open up meaningful conversations.* Make Unlikely Connections: Practice linking two unrelated things to create a humorous perspective. Look for similarities in seemingly disconnected ideas.* Use Humor to Break Tension: Address the elephant in the room with humor to reset the tone and connect with your audience.* Embrace Imperfection: Jess believes in being “good enough now,” focusing on doing the best with what you've got. Apply humor in a way that feels authentic rather than perfect.By following Jess Pettitt's example and advice, you can make humor and connection a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileJess Pettitt (she/her):Speaker/Consultant/Author/Cheese Lover, Good Enough NowAbout Good Enough Now: Consulting/Speaking organization run by 3 rescue mutts and myselfWebsite: www.GoodEnoughNow.comCompany Facebook Page: I am Good Enough NowOther URL: almostdoinggood.comBiographical Information: Perhaps it's her Texas roots, but Jess Pettitt, MBA, M.Ed., CSP, believes that to really thrive in this world, you have to ride two horses—one of giving and one of receiving. For Jess, the giving horse is her passion for service, and the receiving horse is the high she rides entertaining audiences.For almost 10 years, Jess rode one horse by day, serving as an administrator in student affairs for university Diversity and Inclusion programs, and the other by night, performing and hosting three times a week doing stand-up in New York City's most popular comedy clubs (ask her about George Carlin's nickname for her or sharing an eggroll birthday cake with Bob Newhart).Eventually, Jess discovered she could ride both horses at the same time in the same career, and a speaker in the DEI space was born. Now, nearly 20 years and half a million audience members later, Jess gallops from coast to coast delivering her “Good Enough Now” message to anyone willing to take the leap toward creating a much more inclusive (read: much more effective) organization.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/JessPettittInstagram Handle: @GoodEnoughNowMax-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support to keep us operating:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowd Mastermind Group, twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at noon Eastern. This group is for entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in raising money from the crowd. Attend your first meeting free!* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* Superpowers for Good Televised Live Pitch, November 13, 9:00 PM Eastern during primetime. We are now accepting applications from businesses raising capital via Regulation Crowdfunding for the Q4 Superpowers for Good Live pitch. Visit s4g.biz/q4app to apply. At the event, judges will select their pick, and the audience will select the SuperCrowd Award recipient. Put the date on your calendar to watch it live!* SuperCrowdHour, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. At November's SuperCrowdHour, Devin will explain six common investment types you need to understand before you can invest like a pro. Free to attend.Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Live Q&A with Karen Rands, Wednesday, October 30 at Noon ET.* Community Revitalization, Thursdays, 10:00 AM Eastern.* Main Street Skowhegan and NC3 Entrepreneur Finance Workshop Series, September 17 - November 19, 2023.* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, date TBD following impact of Helene.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 8,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode.episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe
Our guest is Jerome Waag who is the former chef at the legendary farm-to-table restaurant Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Jerome moved to Tokyo in 2016 to open his own restaurant Blind Donkey. The restaurant has been popular and successful and in March 2024, Jerome has opened another place called CIMI Restorant with a strong focus on sustainability. He has been also involved in an inspiring project the Food Hub Project in a small town called Kamiyama in Shikoku Island, which aims to revitalize the local community. In this episode, we will discuss how Jerome opened his own restaurant in Japan, his unique experience of running a successful restaurant in Tokyo, his new restaurant CIMI restorant and its vision for sustainable food, his role in revitalizing the rural town Kamiyama, and much, much more!!! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Japan Eats by becoming a member!Japan Eats is Powered by Simplecast.
Key members of the Stockdale Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) gathered Sept. 19 to discuss critical infrastructure needs and potential revitalization projects for our community. The meeting, which included SEDC President Lynn Ray West, Administrator Jennifer Baird, Mayor Sal Urrabazo, and City Manager Stephen Mayfield, and me was an important step toward securing financial assistance for Stockdale. The SEDC reached out to U.S.Rep.Monica De La Cruz's office and was directed to District Director Ruben Villarreal, who attended the meeting, along with Constituent Liaison Danny Loyola.Villarreal listened closely to our requests and concerns, especially regarding infrastructure improvements and the revitalization of our...Article Link
In this episode, we are joined by Mark Lakeman, the founder of the non-profit placemaking movement and organization known as The City Repair Project. He is also the principal and design director of Communitecture, a cutting-edge community architecture and planning firm. Mark is on a mission to develop human and ecological communities with urban design and placemaking, permaculture and ecological building, encouraging community interaction, and more. How has Mark's leadership benefited communities across North America? What do sustainable public places have to do with the collective welfare of humans? Hit play to find out now! In this conversation, we discuss: What “neighborhood revitalization” means and how to achieve it. How to use design to facilitate human interaction. The sociological impact that isolation has on human beings. How to establish and maintain sustainable public spaces. To follow along with Mark and his intriguing work, click here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr
Imagine you are in a small town, and several industries have moved out of your community. Many of your citizens have lost their jobs. What do you do now? Meet Jon Chadwell, the Executive Director of the Newport Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Jon's community rallied together and formalized a plan to revitalize their community. The community worked together to find industries that were previously present in town. The community invested in infrastructure to make the community more marketable to similar industries. They brought in new industries as well. As a manufacturing community, they shifted to invest in other industries, such as technology, by forming a tech depot. Newport shifted to having enough jobs where people from different communities now commute to Newport for their jobs. As a result, Newport has now partnered with the local school system and the local two-year college to provide training for local industry by identifying gaps in the workforce. This is a great episode for those thinking of revitalizing their economic development and employment through partnerships and grant-funded opportunities. About the guest Jon Chadwell is the Executive Director of the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC). The NEDC manages an economic development fund created by a one-half-cent sales tax in Newport, Arkansas. Jon has worked in local economic development for 30 years, the past 19 years in Newport. Previously, he held economic and community development roles in Blytheville, Camden and Prescott. Jon has held positions in a number of state and regional economic development groups. He is a member of Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives and a member of the International Economic Development Council. He was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to the Arkansas Finance Development Authority in 2019. In addition to economic development activities, Jon has been active in facilitating adult leadership programs in Newport, Prescott and Camden. Jon has a B.A. and an M.Div. from Harding University. He is a graduate of the Community Development Institute and LeadAR. In addition, he is a Business Retention and Expansion Consultant through BRE International. Jon is also recognized by the International Economic Development Council as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). In 2022, he was chosen as the Outstanding Economic Developer in the state of Arkansas by the Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives Association. Jon is married to Sheridan Chadwell and has two children, Calli Johnson and Jordan Chadwell. Sheridan is the Arkansas Sales Rep for the Daniel Richards Showroom and Coordinator for the Joe and Helen Harris Foundation. Calli is an insurance agent in Newport with M&P Insurance and Investment. Jordan is a computer programmer with Bass Pro in Springfield, Missouri. Jon and Sheridan really enjoy spending time with their granddaughter Olivia. Email director@newportaredc.org
For this episode, Carol Bremer-Bennett, the executive director of World Renew, shares her story of navigating the confluence of vocation, heritage, and service. From the greenhouses of her youth to the global stage of community development, Carol's path offers a unique perspective on embracing life's vocational shifts. With a spirit deeply rooted in her Navajo heritage and a heart committed to prayerful guidance, she unveils the connections between her work with the Navajo people and the broader challenges communities worldwide face. In education and community resilience, Carol imparts her wisdom on the critical role of holistic approaches in healing and strengthening societies. The episode focuses on the virtues of communal partnerships, the teachings of mutual support found in indigenous and biblical contexts, and the rich tapestry of lessons drawn from a lifetime of empathetic service. Listeners are invited to look at success through the lens of community fortification and interconnectedness, echoed by the harmonious blend of corn, beans, and squash in traditional planting. Carol's journey underscores the significance of mentorship on our personal and professional growth and reminds us that our work can be a profound act of worship. Bio: Carol Bremer-Bennett is World Renew's U.S. Executive Director. As director, she oversees their work in 30 countries around the globe in poverty & hunger alleviation as well as disaster response. She is born to the To'aheedliinii (Waters Flow Together) Clan and to the Todich'iinii (Bitter Water) Clan of the Navajo Nation. Bremer-Bennett is an educator by training, with a B.A. from Calvin College and an M.A. from Western New Mexico University. Her extensive experience in Christian ministry spans more than 30 years of organizational leadership, leadership development, and administration. Resources: World Renew's website Spiritual First Aid ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter: @drjamieaten | @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction– especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Jamie Aten, Ph.D, and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join us in a captivating journey with Bishop Jack Bomar, a spiritual leader, humanitarian, and visionary, on "Wealth and Spirituality: Unlocking Abundance with Bishop Jack Bomar." This episode, hosted by Taryell Simmons, dives into the symbiotic relationship between spiritual wealth and material prosperity. Bishop Bomar shares invaluable insights from his transformative journey, emphasizing the teachings of the late Reverend Ike, the essence of prosperity consciousness, and the transformative power of positive thinking and affirmations. Learn about his impactful community initiatives, Blessing Hands USA and The Blessing Shoe, which exemplify his commitment to uplifting and revitalizing communities. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone aspiring to achieve a harmonious balance between spiritual fulfillment and material wealth, underscored by a deep commitment to societal upliftment. Don't miss these profound lessons on manifesting abundance in every aspect of life. Subscribe and follow for more inspirational content that ignites the spirit and enriches the mind.Connect with Jack Bomar!Website: https://jackbomar.com/pages/about-usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblessingshoe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlessingShoe/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehourofblessings7850 Join the Movement with RISE Urban Nation Podcast
The Henrico Department of Community Revitalization will host a public hearing Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East Street, about community development needs, past performance of community development programs and the 2022-23 Annual performance Report that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. County citizens are encouraged to attend – especially, according to county officials, those who are low- and moderate-income or who live in low- or moderate-income communities – to share their opinions about community development needs in Henrico.Article LinkSupport the show
In this intimate discussion, four alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading Mid-Career (Samira Payne, Keira Braxton, Trenity Dobbey) and Early Career (Tiana Bryan-Okeke) programs share their stories of conquering mindset matters and doing their heart work along their professional journeys. Together, we explore mindset concepts that we navigate as leaders such as leaning into a growth mindset, overcoming negative thinking, challenging your internal saboteur, conquering fears, and aligning your “come from.” They share how they leaned into community and accessed collective healing to support them during this work, and their key takeaways from their experience in the Black Woman Leading program. Join us to reflect on your own journey, celebrate your growth, and build your own resolve as we explore the inner work that goes into being a thriving leader. Guest Bios: ::Tiana Bryan-Okeke Living her life to the beat of Alien Superstar by Beyonce, Tiana Bryan-Okeke has created her own path. This CUNY Medgar Evers College alumnus has 5+ years of executive support allowing leaders across industries to focus on and execute their mission and vision. While streamlining operations and building cohesive teams; Her passion for project management allows her to transform fragmented systems into interconnected workflows that break down silos across expanding initiatives. After joining the inaugural cohort for the BWL Early Career, she has aspirations to continue being luminous while sharing her talents to help others execute their strategic plans. Connect with Tiana on LinkedIn. ::Keira Braxton (formerly Brown) Keira, a native San Diegan, is a passionate and dedicated Human Resources professional with a wealth of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business goals. She is recognized as an experienced workshop facilitator and is known for her ability to translate complex concepts into practical advice that business leaders can use to build and maintain high-performing workforces. In addition to her work as a People Business Partner, Keira serves as a member of the DEI advisory board at Teradata where she provides guidance and recommendations on the company's DEI initiatives. She also serves as chair for the community outreach, networking and events steering committee for the San Diego chapter of Teradata Alliance of Black employees (TABE). As a leader in the DEI space, Keira is committed to helping organizations create more inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and respected. Connect with Keira on LinkedIn. ::Trenity Dobbey Trenity K. Dobbey, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in social and human services, holds a Master's in Criminal Justice. Her journey began in corporate America, managing financial portfolios for major banks, before transitioning to a impactful role at the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center. There, she skillfully managed the citywide intake line for child abuse reports, showcasing exceptional skills in handling sensitive cases. Currently, at DFSS City of Chicago, Trenity oversees a diverse portfolio of 50+ agencies citywide, managing a $10 million annual budget within the Workforce Services Division. Her strategic vision and hands-on management style have left a lasting impact on the lives of Chicago residents. Building on her extensive professional and personal background, Trenity is an accomplished life coach. Drawing on her extensive experience, she offers practical guidance rooted in real-world expertise, uniquely positioning herself to drive transformative outcomes for individuals and organizations alike. Connect with Trenity on LinkedIn. ::Samira Payne Samira is currently the Director of Community Revitalization and Network Education at Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that supports safe and healthy housing in communities across the country. She participated in the Mid-Career Black Woman Leading Program in Fall 2023. Connect with Samira on LinkedIn. Resources: Programs: We are now enrolling for the January 2024 sessions of our Mid-Career and Early Career leadership development programs. Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Event: Join us for the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference +Retreat, May 13-16, 2024 in Virginia Beach! Learn more at bwlretreat.com Credits: Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights Graphics: Téa Campbell Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay
Eric Leabough, Director of Community Revitalization, joins Victoria on the latest episode of Henrico Happenings. Leabough explains what services his department provides to Henrico residents and talks about some of the different housing programs available in the region.
Are you paying your people what they are worth?In this episode of The Real Estate Mindset podcast, our guest Luke Henry shares his journey of how he eventually led him to leave his job as a pharmacist and fully embrace his entrepreneurial spirit with his wife. Together, they embarked on a bold project: buying eight buildings in one block in their hometown, aiming to bring their vision of 'Main Street, Reimagined' to life.Throughout the journey, Luke found wisdom and guidance in books, and he shares some of the key lessons that steered his path. The classic 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' has been instrumental in helping him foster fruitful relationships, while 'Who, Not How' and 'The Compound Effect' have shaped his approach to business. He also shares his experiences of learning from mistakes and the importance of paying people what they're worth. In the end, for Luke, it's not just about success, but significance—earning respect from those who know him best. Plus, he shares about the power of reaching out to connect with great people. What we discuss:(0:00:03) - Real Estate Development and Community Revitalization(0:08:59) - Revitalizing Old Buildings(0:21:29) - Lessons From Books and Mistakes(0:24:55) - Learning From Mistakes and Defining SuccessTo learn more about Luke:Website: https://henrydevelopmentgroup.com/
Welcome back to Illogical by TRUTHJoin host Terrance Ruth as he sits down with two remarkable guests, Maggie Kane and Lorena McDowell, who have become the faces of compassion in the fight against hunger and homelessness. In this episode, they share their inspiring journeys and shed light on critical issues that often go unnoticed.We cover questions regarding:Lorena speaks about surprising and lesser-known aspects of housing and homelessness, encouraging listeners to gain a deeper understanding of these issues.Maggie talks about her innovative restaurant, "A Place at the Table," and explains how she has created a space where everyone, regardless of their housing status, feels welcome and visible.Lorena addresses housing challengesWe explore Maggie's groundbreaking initiatives in the nonprofit sectorAbout Our GuestsLorena D. McDowell, MPNA… Director, Wake County Department of Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization. Dedicated, community-centered executive, with experience in Public, Private, and Non-profit sector community engagement and consulting.= Housing First ConversationMaggie Kane… Founder and Executive Director at A Place at the Table= Feeding + Serving Locally Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence
On this Labor Day, we are sharing stories about the revitalization efforts going on in cities across Kentucky. Barkley Regional Airport in McCracken County opened its new $43 million terminal. Paducah celebrates its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City. We visit Cane Kitchen in Whitesburg, where they have been working to improve physical and mental health through food.
Within the Myaamia community we often say that revitalization is about more than language. In this episode, Kara, Kristina, and George look at the revitalization of peekitahaminki ‘lacrosse' as an example of the process and impacts of community revitalization through a sport that has some of the deepest Indigenous roots in North America. They are joined for this episode by Haley Shea, who speaks to the impact of cultural revitalization and specifically peekitahaminki in the Myaamia community.
This is an EXTRA HOUR of the John & Heidi Show. These breaks are only heard on the flagship station for The John And Heidi Show, Sunny 93.3 fm in Sioux Falls, SD. (and now www.SiouxFallsNewsRadio.com) This rest of this show is syndicated on over 297 stations, to hear these breaks, you can listen to Sunny 93.3 from 5am to 10am or hear the podcast version at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com (click AUDIO ARCHIVES)
This is an EXTRA HOUR of the John & Heidi Show. These breaks are only heard on the flagship station for The John And Heidi Show, Sunny 93.3 fm in Sioux Falls, SD. (and now www.SiouxFallsNewsRadio.com) This rest of this show is syndicated on over 297 stations, to hear these breaks, you can listen to Sunny 93.3 from 5am to 10am or hear the podcast version at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com (click AUDIO ARCHIVES)
Cultivating Knowledge and Empowering Communities: Unveiling the Passion of Armond, Charles, & Jesse in Cannabis Education and Community Revitalization, on the MITA Unshackled Podcast, the Premier Cannabis Industry Show.Keep watching and subscribe today! Support our sponsors:Dr. George Stantchev Pure 5 Extraction https://pure5extraction.com/Jack Herer https://www.jackherer.com/Calyfx https://www.calyfx.com/MITA YOUTUBE / @mitausa MITA Website https://mita.us/MITA LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/mita...MITA INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mitausa/ Filmed at MJUnpacked NYC: https://mjunpacked.com
Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Steve: I'm a connector, but my superpower is, one of my associates said to me, “You're not quite a connector.” I said, “What?” He said, “You're a weaver.”Weaver? I thought he called me weasel. He said, “No, you're a weaver. Because what you do is beyond a connector role. You connect people, and you get things done.”Stephen Shaff, founder and CEO of Community-Vision Solutions, is building a company to revitalize communities from the inside. “Our goal is to initiate, facilitate and agitate for the common good,” he says.“I'm a for-profit developer with a nonprofit mission,” Steve says. “Social enterprise with an equal mission for financial and social returns can happen.” The 35 years he's spent in the space testify to his conviction that this is true.AI Summary:1. Community Vision Solutions is a startup founded by CEO Stephen Share to build scalable economic equality solutions.2. They are a social consultancy providing collaborative services for community-based organizations.3. Steve's vision for the company is to initiate, facilitate, and agitate for the common good.4. He believes that social enterprise is a better way to rebuild communities and that it could be scaled to compete against the status quo.5. Steve's superpower is his ability to bring people together and create change.6. Steve, founder of Community Vision Solutions, discusses his superpower of weaving organizations together to make great things happen.7. Steve emphasizes the importance of working to one's strengths and passions to achieve success and purpose.8. Community-Vision Solutions aspires to be an employee-owned shop to ensure everyone is invested and receives a piece of the mission.9. Steve, founder of Community Vision Solutions, talks about how the company combines business and community development.10. The company is currently building its social media presence and launching a crowdfunding campaign in the coming months.Steve provided an example of the work he has done and hopes to do with Community-Vision Solutions:The typical arts organization that gets that phone call from the landlord saying, “Guess what? Thank you for improving our community. Now we're going to be putting the property up on the market.” Well, instead of that arts organization bemoaning the fact that they've got to pack up and move from the community they helped create, we work with them to find solutions. Can we put together a coalition or a network of investors and developers or other community stakeholders so that that nonprofit that may not have any money or resources or capacity to do this—can we create a joint venture that would preserve that property, buy the property, and then develop that in a way that benefits the community?This is an example of the sort of thing Steve has done in the past and is working to repeat.Crowdfunding has emerged as a relatively new tool that can benefit smaller-scale projects and small businesses, particularly in Black communities. Steve sees how these businesses can take advantage of the significant growth in waste management and recycling industries. By collaborating with wrap-around partners, they can establish a blueprint for setting up a computer or appliance warehouse, remanufacturing organization, and more. Crowdfunding can provide the necessary capital to set up these businesses, which can create local jobs and provide housing for community residents.Throughout Steve's career, he's developed the ability to weave people and projects together to catalyze positive change; he sees weaving as his superpower.How to Develop Weaving As a Superpower“Weavers get stuff done, and they have a certain impatience to get even more done,” Steve says.Steve recounts his successful efforts to revitalize a drug-ridden neighborhood over several years. Despite being a white outsider, he was able to gain the trust and respect of community members by treating them with dignity and working collaboratively. Steve emphasizes the importance of communication and mutual respect in any community-building project. Through his work, Steve demonstrated that outsiders can play a positive role in community development by listening to and collaborating with local leaders. He rejects the idea of "helping" others, instead emphasizing the importance of working together as equals. Steve acknowledges that his status as an outsider initially led to skepticism, but he was able to overcome this through persistence and a commitment to building relationships. Overall, Steve's story illustrates the transformative power of community-based approaches to problem-solving. By prioritizing communication, respect, and collaboration, he made a real difference in the lives of those he worked with. His example is a valuable reminder that positive change is possible, even in challenging circumstances.Steve has some simple advice for becoming a weaver: “Make sure everyone works to their strengths and their desire.” By optimizing roles and passions, the people you work with can accomplish significant change.You can make weaving a strength that becomes a superpower by following Steve's example and advice. You can do even more good in the world.SuperCrowd23Steve will speak at SuperCrowd23. He'll be moderating a panel discussion entitled, “Social Entrepreneurship on the Front Lines of Community Revitalization.” Get inspired by the remarkable stories of social entrepreneurs leading the charge in community revitalization.Superpowers for Good readers are eligible for half-price tickets. Get yours now!Guest-Provided ProfileStephen (Steve) Shaff (he/him)Founder, CEO, Community-Vision Solutions, Benefit LLCAbout Community-Vision Solutions, Benefit LLC:Website: www.c-vsolutions.comBiographical Information: Stephen Shaff is a social entrepreneur who merges expertise as a housing and community developer, political activist and social-solutions strategist to build scalable economic equality solutions.His community organizing and leadership contributed to the founding, funding, advising and/or serving on several nonprofit Boards of Directors serving anti-poverty, arts, youth, environmental and other community-change organizations. His real estate development activities helped create affordable homeownership opportunities to over 400 hundred residents within several underserved Washington, DC communities. Simultaneously to his entrepreneurial and community efforts, Shaff has served as a political activist and strategist that spans efforts from inner-city Washington, DC, to a national base of advocates and networks. In response to the pandemic and its aftermath, Shaff co-founded Community Vision Solutions, Benefit LLC - a social enterprise consultancy, advocate and community investor. Its signature initiative is the Community Alliance Project - an effort to create greater economic equality and community wealth through close partnerships with local stakeholders.Linkedin: Personal: linkedin.com/in/stephen-shaff-2757354/ Company: linkedin.com/company/communityvisionsolutions/ Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Kathy Jeremiah, Grant Writer for Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. and Co-chair of the Steering Committee for the Shamokin Reconvening Public Workshop, and Betsy Kramer, Revitalization Coordinator, Community Revitalization division of SEDA-COG (who focuses on Shamokin), on their work in Shamokin, progress so far, and the upcoming events. We'll discuss the Shamokin Area Partnership for Revitalization effort, the comprehensive, all-inclusive approach to addressing issues in Shamokin and the identifying solutions. We'll talk about grant procurement, their projects, and the deliverables they've had so far.
Sometimes homeownership is just out of reach, so you settle for renting until you can make that big down payment. That's when you might run into another problem: high rent costs. It's a battle for some renters, and not one they're in alone. Lorena McDowell with Wake County's Department of Affordable Housing & Community Revitalization explains what's happening on the county level and what renters can do to help address the high costs of rent.
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Grandpa Bill continues talking about our Community Support & Advocacy Program & How School absenteeism is is affecting my hometown, probably yours, and most assuredly our communities. Main Street Portland Maine Main Street USA, and around the world! Interested Parties Leave Me A Message at My Anchor Radio Podcast Show https://anchor.fm/bhsales https://www.blogtalkradio.com/kennelkelp/2022/09/12/what-are-the-benefits-of-subscription-membership
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we welcome Storm Cunningham, whose work involves helping to rebuild, restore, and revitalize communities that need a little bit of help.Storm is executive director of Reconomics Institute, the Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which is dedicated to improving the process of improving places.He's an author of three books: The Restoration Economy, reWealth! And Reconomics, the Path to Resilient Prosperity. Storm also is editor of Revitalization: The Journal of Urban, Rural & Environmental Resilience.Storm advises mayors, governors, members of U.S. Congress, and executives of foundations, non-profits and corporations. In these confidential roles, he stays in the background so his clients can take full credit when they launch leading-edge policies and initiatives.The bottom line is that Storm's work helps to improve communities, and that's a benefit to residents and businesses alike, providing a much brighter future than previously might have been possible.Storm, welcome to Lean to the Left.1.You have a lot going on. Can you give us a thumbnail about the work you're doing and how communities are benefiting?2.I know you have a new service coming soon. Rising Places. Can you tell us about that?3.In our pre-show call, you said that your objective is to revitalize, improve quality of life, boost economy, and jobs in a way that's inclusive, rather than top down focusing on big redevelopments…Please explain.4.You made the comment that a lot of places have a shared vision as to what they want to achieve, but don't seem to get anywhere. Is that where you guys come in?5.Do you help communities obtain funding and other resources for revitalization projects? Arrange partnerships with resources in the private sector?6.What are some examples of communities that you've worked with and assisted?7.We know that our economy is changing, and that's affecting peoples' livelihoods…energy for example. The drive to reduce reliance on fossil fuel directly affects coal miners and others who work in that industry. What can be done to help them?8.I know you're a public speaker and that you run workshops, etc. Tell us about that.9.What's next for you?10.How can people get in touch?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.
Today we welcome Storm Cunningham, whose work involves helping to rebuild, restore, and revitalize communities that need a little bit of help.Storm is executive director of Reconomics Institute, the Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which is dedicated to improving the process of improving places.He's an author of three books: The Restoration Economy, reWealth! And Reconomics, the Path to Resilient Prosperity. Storm also is editor of Revitalization: The Journal of Urban, Rural & Environmental Resilience.Storm advises mayors, governors, members of U.S. Congress, and executives of foundations, non-profits and corporations. In these confidential roles, he stays in the background so his clients can take full credit when they launch leading-edge policies and initiatives.The bottom line is that Storm's work helps to improve communities, and that's a benefit to residents and businesses alike, providing a much brighter future than previously might have been possible.Storm, welcome to Lean to the Left.1.You have a lot going on. Can you give us a thumbnail about the work you're doing and how communities are benefiting?2.I know you have a new service coming soon. Rising Places. Can you tell us about that?3.In our pre-show call, you said that your objective is to revitalize, improve quality of life, boost economy, and jobs in a way that's inclusive, rather than top down focusing on big redevelopments…Please explain.4.You made the comment that a lot of places have a shared vision as to what they want to achieve, but don't seem to get anywhere. Is that where you guys come in?5.Do you help communities obtain funding and other resources for revitalization projects? Arrange partnerships with resources in the private sector?6.What are some examples of communities that you've worked with and assisted?7.We know that our economy is changing, and that's affecting peoples' livelihoods…energy for example. The drive to reduce reliance on fossil fuel directly affects coal miners and others who work in that industry. What can be done to help them?8.I know you're a public speaker and that you run workshops, etc. Tell us about that.9.What's next for you?10.How can people get in touch?
As many rural areas have suffered population loss and stagnating economic growth, electric co-ops have stepped up to try to reverse this trend through broad community development efforts. Hear from Touchstone Energy® Cooperative Executive Director Jana Adams, Erica Shehane of Lynches River Electric Cooperative in South Carolina and Dan Boysel of Consolidated Cooperative in Ohio on co-ops' efforts to bring vitality and growth back to the regions they serve
Welcome to Episode 4! We're discussing the role of EWN and nature-based solutions (NBS) in addressing urban challenges to build community and regional resilience. Host Sarah Thorne is joined by new co-host, Burton Suedel, Research Biologist at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); Abby Hall, Senior Advisor on Local and Regional Planning, with the Office of Community Revitalization, at the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA); and Jim McPherson, Federal Coordinating Officer for Region 1, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Jim has had a long career in disaster response, first with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he participated in the response to Hurricane Katrina, now a Federal Coordinating Officer with FEMA. Jim's current role is coordinating all federal agencies in a disaster, including USACE: “One of my favorite agencies to work with is the US Army Corps of Engineers because they are the nation's toolbox. They can do anything.” Abby grew up in rural Oklahoma as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and studied anthropology at Stanford University. Her environmental education work at the EPA focused on helping people gain more access to green space in their day-to-day lives, whether it be big city parks, urban trees, community gardens, or creek trails. This led to her focus on green infrastructure for disaster resilience: “Resilience is a community's ability to survive disasters and to be ready for the impacts of climate change, protecting public health, delivering environmental justice, preserving a culture, strengthening the local economy, for long-term success of the community overall, not just in the context of natural disasters.” The EWN Program has a relatively new focus on urban landscapes and the environment. As Burton notes, “EWN has funded a research task specifically looking at how EWN concepts and principles have been and could be incorporated into urban settings and landscapes. There are multiple challenges at the urban level. We're thinking about managing flood and storm risk. We want to improve the ecosystem functions associated with community infrastructure. And we also want to improve the water quality and flood protection in these areas and by so doing, improve the public health and social benefits.” The focus of EPA's Greening America's Communities Program is similar. Abby says, “It's one of my favorite things I get to work on at EPA. It's a design assistance program for communities where EPA and a team of landscape architects and urban designers come to a community and hold workshops with a range of local perspectives to put together a vision for what green infrastructure solutions should literally look like. We're talking to the school kids who need a green street to walk from home to school. We're talking to the farmers who need a space in town to create a farmers' market. We're really bringing together different perspectives to design that green infrastructure and people love the approach because it's fun, it's engaging and it's visual. Whether it's a city or a tribal community, they can use the pictures created to fundraise and actually get their designs built.” The EPA, working with FEMA and a regional land use agency in the San Francisco Bay area, developed the Regional Resilience Toolkit to help regions and communities to become more resilient. It presents a 5-step process to bring together government and non-government regional partners to produce the top priorities for resilience investments across a region to plan, fund and build large-scale green infrastructure. The process meets FEMA's requirements for its hazard mitigation planning program, which means the priority action is eligible for FEMA funding. And as Burton notes, “The Toolkit is a really good enabler, not only for the EPA, but as a way to collaborate with USACE and others looking for increased inter-agency collaboration, and perhaps for conducting pilot projects and other projects going forward.” Jim emphasizes the importance of these approaches being actionable. “It's very important that we do these studies, but it's more important that we have an action plan. FEMA is really results-driven. We're action-orientated we don't just want to pass information.” As an example, Jim describes a coordinated response to homelessness in Hartford, Connecticut: “FEMA was putting everybody into a hotel during COVID, but people weren't getting any services, they were basically just housed. Then we got together with fed, states, locals, our USACE Lead Field Coordinator, and she starts looking at all the types of things that we could bring into this hotel -- organic gardening, vertical gardening, having residents compost leftover food from local restaurants, putting solar panels on the roof and having some who are formerly homeless people get training. Now we're using all the wraparound services from the federal, state, and local governments. When we talk about vulnerable populations, there has to be a solution. It can't just be identifying that we have a housing, a homeless situation. What am I going to do about it?” Taking a holistic approach to building community resilience is a key theme of this episode. Abby comments that, “EPA's Equitable Resilience Assistance Program reflects a priority across the federal government to look at how equitable our programs and funding are. We're working with states and tribes, focusing on large funding streams, starting at federal sources and flowing through states and tribal governments, and how can those be more thoughtfully distributed.” As the episode wraps up, Burton emphasizes the growing need to renew existing infrastructure, relating how the concrete and steel structures constructed over the past 100 years must be modified, repaired, or replaced. “When we replace this infrastructure, we need to think about ways we can increase the value associated with it, going beyond intended engineering objectives, to include environmental, social, and economic benefits. One of the best ways to do that is to incorporate nature-based solutions into these projects to provide greater benefits.” Collaborating with agency partners to bring a full slate of expertise and resources to address multiple challenges at the community level is really the key to building resilience. Related Links EWN Website ERDC Website Burton Suedel at LinkedIn Burton Suedel at EWN Abby Hall at LinkedIn Smart Growth at EPA EPA Community Revitalization on Facebook EPA's Greening America's Communities Program Reports from Greening America's Communities Projects Greening America's Capitals – Little Rock, Arkansas EPA's Regional Resilience Toolkit MMSD 2019 Resilience Plan - A Blueprint for the Future EPA's Equitable Resilience Assistance Program Jim McPherson at LinkedIn FEMA Region 1 Hurricane Katrina Hartford Courant – Former hotel in Hartford's South Meadows to become new emergency shelter for men
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Today we'll be joined by Dr. Mustafa Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). We will discuss how NWF is operationalizing principles of equity and environmental justice within their organization and across their conservation and education programs. Dr. Ali worked for 24 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He began working on social justice issues at the age of 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). Don't miss this important conversation with one of the nation's premier leaders in Environmental Justice!
Montel talks with Winston McCauley on this episode of Let's Be Blunt. Winston holds a Master's in Business Administration from St. Xavier University with a concentration in Project Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Information Technology from Aurora University. He has served as an adjunct professor at City Colleges of Chicago. He is also a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) and Co-chair of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CBAI) Minority Access Committee (MAC). He is an entrepreneur and social justice advocate focused on facilitating opportunities and climate for underrepresented and historically marginalized communities and is the CEO of Winter Haze Cannabis in IL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Veronica Smith, Founder of Impact Brands, Inc., a consulting and advisory firm that specializes in strategic planning, analysis and assessment in the areas of community and economic development, community engagement, and community revitalization joins Enterprise Radio. The post Why Communities Disappear: The Unspoken Truths of Community Revitalization appeared first on Enterprise Podcast Network - EPN.
Environmental Justice has gained new momentum in recent years, amplified by a global focus on social justice, climate, and equity. Shortly after taking office, President Biden released Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crises at Home and Abroad. The Executive Order includes a new initiative, Justice40, which states that 40% of the overall benefits from specific federal investments—including energy efficiency, clean energy, clean water infrastructure, and training and workforce development—will be directed toward disadvantaged communities. In this episode, Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming, a partner at Van Ness Feldman, and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation, discuss the Justice40 initiative. This episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond, one of the nation's leading environmental law firms. ★ Support this podcast ★
Out & About with Antionette Blake Episode 36: The Impact of Community Revitalization & Paying It Forward Host: Antionette Blake: Author | Educator | Speaker Special Guest: Logan Herring - Chief Executive Officer at The WRK Group Produced by: Elite Conversations Podcast Media https://www.eliteconversations.com/mypodcast.html
Storm Cunningham joined me this week to talk about the importance of restoring our communities and ultimately our planet. Storm is Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute: The Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which helps ensure that communities worldwide have certified Revitalization & Resilience Facilitators. He is editor of REVITALIZATION: The Journal of Economic & Environmental Resilience, Storm tracks the latest trends and techniques in urban/rural regeneration, natural resource restoration, and resilience worldwide. Storm has also written three books. His most recent is entitled RECONOMICS: The Path to Resilient Prosperity - a guide for policymakers, real estate investors and social entrepreneurs. And if the above is not enough, he is a former Green Beret SCUBA medic with the U.S. Army's 7th Special Forces Group, an avid SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and amateur herpetologist!!! Please give this episode a listen! Write to CTTN Podcast: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @cttnpodcast
The Forum with Rick Davis Topic: Gillespie Community Revitalization Strategy Guest: Dan Fisher - Gillespie City Treasurer...
Today we Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and the 25th Anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit & Metis peoples! Host Melinda also listens to two inspiring Indigenous women who share their stories and brave thoughts on: - How they're doing, feeling and their honest thoughts with the discovery of the 215 remains of children discovered at a residential school in Kamloops, BC and Residential Schools - Growing up as an indigenous young girl, teenager and now as a woman entrepreneur/leader with influence. What was that experience like? - What is ONE LIFE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED as an Indigenous women - How we can be an effective and strong ally to them and their People. Our two guests are: HOLLY FORTIER - a Cree/Dene from Ft. McKay First Nation, Alberta who was born in Treaty 7 Territory. She is the daughter of a Residential School Survivor, founder of NISTO CONSULTING, that specializes in the development and delivery of Indigenous Awareness Trainings and has been involved in the Alberta film industry since the early 1990's, particularly in Indigenous theme productions such The Assassination of Jesse James with Brad Pitt and The Revenant with Leonardo DiCaprio. Holly is the recipient of the 2016 Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, Esquao Award for Culture and 2018 Alberta Aboriginal Role Model award. Holly is a mother of one daughter, two sons, and Kokum to three granddaughters. STEPHANIE JOY STYRES - born and raised in the beautiful Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Stephanie Joy, Mohawk turtle clan, is the President/CEO of Market Place Solution Inc. A First Nations consulting firm that specializes in Community Revitalization, Leadership/Management Training and Indigenous Research. Stephanie Joy has over 18 years of experience working with Six Nations Community in employment and training, program evaluation, and strategic planning. Stephanie Joy recently completed her Masters in Public Administration & Governance at Queens University. She is presently completing a PHD in Policy Studies - Public Administration and Governance at Ryerson University.
Today we Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and the 25th Anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit & Metis peoples! Host Melinda also listens to two inspiring Indigenous women who share their stories and brave thoughts on: - How they're doing, feeling and their honest thoughts with the discovery of the 215 remains of children discovered at a residential school in Kamloops, BC and Residential Schools - Growing up as an indigenous young girl, teenager and now as a woman entrepreneur/leader with influence. What was that experience like? - What is ONE LIFE LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED as an Indigenous women - How we can be an effective and strong ally to them and their People. Our two guests are: HOLLY FORTIER - a Cree/Dene from Ft. McKay First Nation, Alberta who was born in Treaty 7 Territory. She is the daughter of a Residential School Survivor, founder of NISTO CONSULTING, that specializes in the development and delivery of Indigenous Awareness Trainings and has been involved in the Alberta film industry since the early 1990's, particularly in Indigenous theme productions such The Assassination of Jesse James with Brad Pitt and The Revenant with Leonardo DiCaprio. Holly is the recipient of the 2016 Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, Esquao Award for Culture and 2018 Alberta Aboriginal Role Model award. Holly is a mother of one daughter, two sons, and Kokum to three granddaughters. STEPHANIE JOY STYRES - born and raised in the beautiful Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Stephanie Joy, Mohawk turtle clan, is the President/CEO of Market Place Solution Inc. A First Nations consulting firm that specializes in Community Revitalization, Leadership/Management Training and Indigenous Research. Stephanie Joy has over 18 years of experience working with Six Nations Community in employment and training, program evaluation, and strategic planning. Stephanie Joy recently completed her Masters in Public Administration & Governance at Queens University. She is presently completing a PHD in Policy Studies - Public Administration and Governance at Ryerson University.
Storm Cunningham is Executive Director of RECONOMICS Institute: The Society of Revitalization & Resilience Professionals, which helps ensure that communities worldwide have certified Revitalization & Resilience Facilitators (RE Facilitators). Look for the “RE” after their names.As editor of REVITALIZATION: The Journal of Economic & Environmental Resilience, Storm tracks the latest trends and techniques in urban/rural regeneration, natural resource restoration, and resilience worldwide.Storm is the author of 2002's The Restoration Economy, which has been hailed by government and business leaders around the world as “Extraordinary”, “Remarkable”, “A modern classic”, “A landmark work”, “Required reading”, and “The most important and valuable business book I have read in many years.”His second book, reWealth, was published by McGraw-Hill in 2008. George Ochs, Director of Real Asset Investment at JP Morgan calls Storm “the world's thought leader on community revitalization and natural resource restoration” and calls reWealth: “The secret weapon…for economic recovery at both local and global scales.”Storm's third book, RECONOMICS: The Path to Resilient Prosperity was published in both paperback and e-book form on January 9, 2020. It's a guide for policymakers, real estate investors and social entrepreneurs.From 2006-2009 Storm was Distinguished Visiting Professor at Seneca College (Canada's largest college) in Toronto. From 1996 to 2002, he was Director, Strategic Initiatives at the Construction Specifications Institute, a 60+ year-old association of 14,000 architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.A former Green Beret SCUBA medic with the U.S. Army's 7th Special Forces Group, he is an avid SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and amateur herpetologist. He lives in Arlington, Virginia, USA.STORM AND I DISCUSSWhat's the best way to help a community economically recover from the COVID-19 calamity?What should I study if I want to help restore our planet for a living?What are some of the most inspiring and dramatic stories of places coming back to life?How can I refocus my current expertise to a local leader of community renewal?What causes most community revitalization or resilience initiatives to fail?What's the difference between a vision, a strategy and a plan?How can we grow our local economy in a way that benefits low-income minorities and helps heal past injustices?To enjoy videos and podcasts on community revitalization, climate resilience and nature restoration, join the Global Regeneration Team on Patreon----------------------------------------POST A REVIEWGUEST BOOKINGS CLICK HEREFollow me on Social MediaNew Town Big Dreams podcast on FacebookInstagramLinkedinLuke Menkes Kelowna RealtorMy Personal Facebook PageSupport the show (https://paypal.me/lukemenkes)
In this episode of Dad Is Not A Noun I had the opportunity to kick with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali on the subject of systemic racism.. Dr . Mustafa Santiago Ali is the Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate & Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Founder and CEO of Revitalization Strategies. Before joining the NWF, Mustafa was the Senior Vice President for the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC), a national nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process. As HHC Senior Vice President, he led the strategic direction, expansion, and operation of the HHC's portfolio on Climate, Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. Prior to joining the HHC, Mustafa worked 24 years at the EPA. He began working on Social Justice issues at 16 and joined the EPA as a student, becoming a founding member of the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ). He most recently served as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and Assistant Associate Administrator. Mustafa worked for EPA Administrators beginning with William Riley and ending with Scott Pruitt. Frequently seen on TV, including MSNBC, CNN, VICE, BET, Samantha Bee and Democracy NOW. Featured and/or cited in over 250 news publications to date, including GQ, New Republic, Ebony, Bustle, The Guardian, The Root, Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post. Guest lecturer at over 100 colleges and universities, including Howard, Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, Duke, George Washington, Georgetown, and Spelman; and former instructor at West Virginia University and Stanford University. Mustafa currently serves a board member on Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Union of Concerned Scientists, TREE, and Climate Hawks Vote. Current co-host of the live radio show and podcast, Think 100% “The Coolest Show On Climate Change.”
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is a renowned thought leader, internationally known speaker, policy maker, and the National Wildlife Federation Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization. He spoke at last year’s Prairie Rivers Network virtual annual dinner in October. In this episode of Stories from the Floodplain, Dr. Ali discusses the new paradigm the country finds itself in, awakened to social and environmental justice, inclusion, and new opportunities to reconnect with what matters most. Links: Prairie Rivers Network (http://www.prairierivers.org/) National Wildlife Federation (https://www.nwf.org//) Take Action: Become a member of Prairie Rivers Network and connect with a community dedicated to protecting water. And sign up for our emails so you don’t miss new podcast episodes. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
The ATLANTIC INSTITUTE and ATLANTIC PROGRAMS are hosting a series of webinars about our world post COVID-19. While the coronavirus has physically distanced and isolated millions of people, it has more than ever in our life-times, drawn people and organisations together under a common humanity and a profoundly collective commitment to act. In this series of webinars, we turn our imagination to something (k)new where we remember, reflect and shape what our local and global futures might look like post COVID-19. In this webinar, the speakers discuss addressing climate change in a post COVID-19 world: (1) DR DAVID SCHIMEL, Senior Research Scientist & Technical Group Supervisor, Carbon Cycle & Ecosystems, Jet Propulsion Lab, CALTECH; (2) DR MUSTAFA SANTIAGO ALI, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate & Community Revitalization, National Wildlife Federation, Founder & CEO Revitalization Strategies; and (3) JACQUI PATTERSON, Senior Director, NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice Program. MODERATOR | TANYA CHARLES, Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity and Program and Impact Lead, Atlantic Institute.
In this program, we revisit two Climate One programs from earlier in the year. First, events of the past year, including the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black citizens by police, have shone a glaring spotlight on the racism embedded in every aspect of American society. How can we amplify and advocate for leaders of color in the fight against climate change? Can art help us process our changing climate? The story of climate change is typically told in the language of facts and figures, graphs and charts. But through dance, music, sculpture and other media, artists can reach people on a deeper and more emotional level, designing cultural moments that can bring us together - and bring us to tears. Choreographer Alonzo King sees the union of art and science as the perfect balancing act. “There is nothing that exists that you can create that does not have science -- it's impossible,” says King. “There's nothing that doesn't have music. It's impossible.” Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Part 1 Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization, National Wildlife Federation Glynda Carr, CEO and Co-Founder, Higher Heights for America Robert Bullard, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Texas Southern University This program was first broadcast on July 3, 2020. Guests: Part 2 Alonzo King, Choreographer and Founder, LINES Ballet Nora Lawrence, Senior Curator, Storm King Art Center Additional Speaker: Adam Schoenberg, Composer This program was generously underwritten by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation and was first broadcast on August 28, 2020.
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali is a long-time advocate for social and environmental justice. He is currently the Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization at the National Wildlife Federation, as well as the founder of Revitalization Strategies, an organization dedicated to addressing climate and economic issues in vulnerable communities. In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Dr. Ali about the role faith has played in his work for social justice, the need for community-led solutions, and the inextricably linked relationship between social and environmental justice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Supporting our neighbors and keeping America strong is at the top of everyone’s mind in these uncertain times. Our industry experts discuss workforce resilience and how GalaxE's Outsource to America™ program can help.
Henrico's COVID-19 numbers reach levels not seen since Memorial Day weekend; COVID-19 testing event planned Thursday in Henrico; Henrico Police seek help identifying hit-and-run driver; how to drive your car around the Richmond Raceway oval; a community meeting planned in Sandston.(Today's Henrico News Minute is brought to you by Henrico Area Mental Health and Henrico's Department of Community Revitalization.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)
Eric Leabough, director of Henrico County's Community Revitalization department, discusses the agency's efforts in Highland Springs and elsewhere.
The national uprising ignited by the murder of George Floyd has cast a spotlight on the country’s embedded, institutional racism, including the fraught relationship between environmentalism and communities of color. Air pollution, severe weather and the economic upheaval brought on by climate change impacts black and minority communities first and worst, yet their voices are often left out of policy responses and market solutions. How can we amplify and advocate for leaders of color in the fight against climate change? What can allies do to create a green movement that is inclusive and actively anti-racist? Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization, National Wildlife Federation Glynda Carr, CEO and Co-Founder, Higher Heights for America Robert Bullard, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Texas Southern University This program was recorded via video on June 11, 2020
There’s a growing understanding that racial disparities in the U.S. extend beyond policing, to public health and the environment. Communities of color are more likely to breathe polluted air, live near polluting industries and be exposed to toxic chemicals. And now COVID-19 is disproportionately threatening these same communities Our guest is environmental justice leader Mustafa Santiago Ali. From 1993-2017, Ali served as Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and Assistant Associate Administrator as a founding member of the EPA Office of Environmental Justice. But when the Trump administration proposed drastically cutting EPA’s budget and eliminating the Office of Environmental Justice, Ali resigned in protest. Now Ali is the VP of environmental justice at the National Wildlife Federation.
Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life.The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.In this episode, Daryl Devonish, aka Coach D, brings honest insight from commentators and guests Matt Young, Elisa Maruzzo, Michael Jennings, Nate Baldwin, and Taryn Lipschitz on what the Community Revitalization Project is and how they are helping rebuild communities through movement, physical activity, and sport. Bringing together experience and expertise, The Community Revitalization Project guides stakeholders to implement systems to attract, retain, and grow Quality Programs in the following areas:- Parks + Recreation- Education- Youth Sports- CommunicationYou can learn more about The Community Revitalization Project at www.rebuildthecommunity.comFollow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information.
Henrico's new unemployment claims fall for the fourth straight week; the county's confirmed COVID-19 case count rises by only a few; a major retailer officially exiting Henrico; Amtrak makes a COVID-19-related policy change; the Henrico Citizen earns a Facebook grant; Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and others ask for details from the IRS; the VHSL cancels all remaining spring sports for this school year.(Today's Henrico News Minute has been brought to you by the Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization.)Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)
DHCD Associate Director of Community Development oversees the Community Revitalization Office (CRO). The CRO team is converting its technical assistance and resources to serve Virginia business districts remotely. Working with the Virginia Main Street program, local leaders have access to webinars and ongoing grant programs. Designated Main Street communities can currently apply for quick-response grants. And across the Main Street Network, both designated and affiliated communities share best practices and resources. "We are in a really challenging moment for small communities and small businesses, and it's also a spotlight moment for small businesses nationally," says Rowe. "There's a recognition of how important they are." Connect with CRO staff about your needs or sign up for an upcoming training. DHCD COVID Page Virginia Main Street COVID Page Virginia Main Street Training The next scheduled training will be Upper Story Housing (Understanding the Field) on April 22 at 11 a.m. and Upper Story Housing (Exploring the Opportunities) on April 29 at 11 a.m.
Deb Learns the passion behind the work of servant leader David Ssebulime, Founder and Chief Volunteer of Raise the Roof operating in Bwassandeku – Uganda where a dynamic educational ecosystem ensures Child Development, Community Revitalization, Church Partnerships, and Jobs exist and grow.
As this current international pandemic has changed the everyday ways that we interact with each other and our communities, it’s clear that our environment has important physical and psychological effects on us all. Preservation addresses the physical material of our built environment – and those materials’ potential positive or negative health impacts – so too, does preservation address an emotional connection to a time and place in history. This five-part special podcast series, Healthy, Hip & Historic on PreserveCast will feature five preservation visionaries that will place our preservation work in a broader context, identify challenges, and illuminate solutions for linking historic preservation and healthy communities. Preservation Maryland brought Storm Cunningham, an author whose work is leading the way for partnerships between preservationists and environmentalists, to our annual statewide conference held in 2016 in Frederick, Maryland. Storm Cunningham is the publisher of Revitalization News online, and the author of "The Restoration Economy," "reWealth," and the forthcoming "Planetary Renewal: A Strategy To Reverse Our Decline." As a regional partnership planner, he has facilitated comprehensive revitalization processes, not just a vision, project or plan which help places enhance their economy, boost the quality of life and increase climate resilience by repurposing, renewing and reconnecting their natural built and socioeconomic assets. Storm joined our group of preservationists, planners and heritage tourism and museum professionals to show the group how they can think differently about who they partner with and what benefit comes from those partnerships. If we want to make the world a better and more sustainable place, we need to breakdown the silos each discipline has wedge themselves. One example Storm will share was a potential relationship between “water people” and “solar people.” Instead of saying “we have nothing in common,” think about your goals and how they overlap. “Solar People” want solar panels to make clean energy and “water people” want to get safe and clean water long distances. Water evaporates unless it is covered, so why not cover the water channels with solar panels? This is a win-win. More energy and less water loss.
Interview with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, VP of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation
Salvador “Sal” Galdamez—founder and President of York nonprofit York XL—shares how you can lead a revolution in your own community, including, how to share your vision with the neighborhoods in which you work, how to build trust with neighbors, and how to ensure your investment includes everyone in the neighborhood.
Why is it that some communities succeed and others flounder? What draws people into some shops and not others? What makes a great community? Is there a science to revitalizing downtowns and communities? Today’s guest, Heather Arnold, has made a career helping to answer these questions and many more. Grab you calculators and open up a new spreadsheet, because on this week’s PreserveCast we’re taking a deep dive into the science of revitalization and community redevelopment. Heather Arnold is the principal of research and analysis and managing director of public sector work at Streetsense, a strategy and design collective based in Bethesda, MD. In this role, Heather specializes in retail market analysis, incentive planning, and merchandising for downtown environments. With over 20 years of experience, she has made incredible strides toward shaping urban commercial landscapes and increasing access to opportunities in underserved neighborhoods. In this pursuit, she has been a catalyst for meaningful change — from repositioning malls toward active uses to creating community where surface parking once dominated. With an expert eye toward the development and implementation of retail solutions, Heather brings data-driven strategy to communities in need.
On today's episode of Buildling Success: A Real Estate Podcast, Nick sits down with Tim Bratz, CEO of Legacy Wealth Holdings at his offices in Cleveland to discuss the revitalization efforts that Tim and his team have been making to apartment communities and office spaces in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Tim also provides some background on what brought him to real estate, and discusses his strategies in both investing in real estate, as well as successfully managing properties. For more information on Tim, visit http://invite.commercialempire.com/success or find him on Facebook. For all things Building Success, visit our website, www.buildingsuccess.io. Have an idea for a topic or guest on the show, reach out to us at info@buildingsuccess.io.
A renowned thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali serves as the Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. He is also the founder of Revitalization Strategies, a business focused on moving our most vulnerable communities from “surviving to thriving.” Before joining the National Wildlife Federation, Mustafa was the senior vice president for the Hip Hop Caucus, a national non-profit, non-partisan organization that connects the hip-hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change. Previously, Mustafa worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 24 years. CCL 2019 Conference Presentations & Videos: http://cclusa.org/presentationsFollow us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/CitizensClimateLobbyTwitter: https://twitter.com/citizensclimate
Today on No Limits we talk about community revitalization and how places around Indiana are tackling the issue. Our guests are authors Jim and Deb Fallows, Keira Amstutz from Indiana Humanities and Molly Martin from New America Indianapolis.
The School of Public Policy released a report that outlines a framework for the effective use and implementation of Community Revitalization Levies and examines the current CRL framework and mechanisms in Alberta. Nancy Wanye, graduate of the Master of Public Policy at The School of Public Policy and co-author of this report joins the show.
What does a rural opportunity zone revitalization project look like? And how can public-private partnerships help to accelerate a community’s renewal? The Colorado Outdoors project in Montrose County offers an excellent case study to answer these questions. Montrose, Colorado is home to 20,000 people. Although it has struggled since the economic downturn of the last decade, Montrose is one of the better up-and-coming communities in the western Colorado region. Located within 2 hours of every major outdoor activity you can possible imagine, it is truly an outdoor mecca. Led by real estate developers David Dragoo and John Renfrow, the 164-acre Colorado Outdoors project is a mixed-use development that aims to transform Montrose and provide a positive social impact for the community. Show notes and transcript on OpportunityDb.com
It is no understatement to say that Mustafa Santiago Ali is a superhero in the environmental justice world. He earned his stripes serving in the Environmental Protection Agency for more than two decades, becoming a founding member of the Office of Environmental Justice and, most recently, serving as senior advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. As winter 2017 lingered on, Mustafa resigned from the EPA when deep cuts in budget and staff were being proposed. He cited concerns about the dedication of the agency’s new leadership to environmental justice in poor and minority communities. “The shielding of vulnerable communities and minority neighborhoods from the effects of pollution is a crucial function of the EPA,” Mustafa wrote in his resignation letter. Mustafa’s exuberance for environmental justice has not ceased, however; it is simply redirected in a powerful new way. He’s now a senior vice president with the Hip Hop Caucus, a national, nonprofit and non-partisan organization that connects the hip-hop community to the civic process. He leads the organization’s Climate, Environmental Justice & Community Revitalization programs with unrelenting positivity, style and focused energy. In this episode of “We Can Be,” Mustafa speaks with particular passion about the Hip Hop Caucus’ “Respect My Vote” campaign and explains why it’s critical that environmental issues be approached holistically. “Environmental issues are also transportation issues — and housing issues, health issues and workforce issues,” he says. While at the EPA, Mustafa worked with more than 500 domestic and international communities in his efforts to improve people’s lives by addressing environmental, health, and economic justice issues. Today, using a digital platform, he’s reaching countless more through the Hip Hop Caucus. Two decades of indefatigable environmental justice work? No problem. Mustafa is just getting started. Don’t miss Mustafa Santiago Ali on a spirited episode of “We Can Be.” “We Can Be” is hosted by The Heinz Endowments’ Grant Oliphant and produced by the Endowments and Treehouse Media. Theme music is composed by John Dziuban, with incidental music by Josh Slifkin.
This week we define and discuss environmental racism and how it has long affected the quality of life experienced by African Americans and communities of color. Our guests are Dr. Karen Weaver, Mayor of Flint; and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Senior Vice President of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Community Revitalization for the Hip Hop Caucus. The host for this episode is Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications. From the National Urban League, For The Movement discusses persistent policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Mentioned in This Episode: Current state of Flint, Michigan Water Crisis Environmental racism is the new Jim Crow Eroding infrastructure impacting environment and residents How environmental policy decisions affect health and oppress people People of color are more likely to live near brownfields and toxic sites Local elections matter to effect these issues Contact and Follow: Web: #ForTheMovement Email: podcast@nul.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/NULpolicy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NULPolicy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NULPolicy Marc’s Twitter: @MarcMorial Don’s Twitter: @DCravins Kim’s Twitter: @kayellea Jordun’s Twitter: @_jordun
Olga knows what its line to be poor. Now a Bethlehem City Councilwoman she is fight for and giving back to those in need. Listen in to our conversation and see how one woman can make a difference. Olga Negron has been a member of several organizations in the Lehigh Valley and through Pennsylvania. Some of her involvements include: Member of Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee-Appointed by Governor Rendell, Member of Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition, Member of Rotary International, Board Member for Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley, Member of the Planning Commission-Appointed by Mayor Callahan, Board Vice President for Bethlehem Public Library-Appointed by Bethlehem City Council, Board Vice President for Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Member of Southside Vision 2014, and Board Member for Puerto Rican Cultural Coalition. Olga has been the recipient of many awards some of them include: Legendary Locals of Bethlehem-Book by Karen M. Samuels, named Lehigh Valley Woman by Lehigh Valley Magazine, named Hispanic Pride (Orgullo Hispano) by Univision TV in Philadelphia, Latino Leadership Award by Lehigh Valley Latino Magazine, named twice a Personaje Ñ (Who is Who) by WFMZ, named TALL Team Coordinator of the Year by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Allentown Human Relations Award recipient, Caring for the Community Award and Bright Star Award by Community Services for Children, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and Community Involvement by Austin Community College. Among her work history, Olga worked as a community organizer, executive director of non-profit organizations and for the Pennsylvania House of Representative as the Legislative Assistant for Representative Steve Samuelson.
In one of the most hopeful episodes yet, Jacquelyn and Eric are joined by Mustafa Santiago Ali, Senior Vice President of Climate, Environmental Justice, & Community Revitalization of the Hip Hop Caucus, (and formerly of the EPA) to discuss the roots of the environmental movement and its intersection with climate change. But first up - a primer from Eric on the effects of climate change on Hurricanes Harvey & Irma. Read Mustafa's letter to Scott Pruitt here: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032017/epa-environmental-justice-mustafa-ali-flint-water-crisis-dakota-access-pipeline-trump-scott-pruitt Follow Mustafa on twitter @EJinAction and check out his work out at: HipHopCaucus.org, PeoplesClimateMusic.com, RespectMyVote.com, and follow @HipHopCaucus on everything.
Stay engaged with the social and environmental justice dialogues started at the 2016 National Funding and Resources Training Summit to Revitalize Vulnerable Communities – http://www.survivingtothrivingsummit.org/ (Learn How HERE) TOPICStrengthening and Revitalizing Communities IN THIS EPISODE[01:47] Introduction of Mustafa Ali. [02:22] Mustafa explains the purpose of the 2016 National Funding and Resources Training Summit to Revitalize Vulnerable Communities. [03:25] Mustafa gives the dates and location of the Summit. [03:46] Mustafa tells who the primary audience is for this Summit. 04:22 Mustafa shares how listeners can learn more about the Summit.Interested in attending? Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resources-and-training-summit-to-revitalize-vulnerable-communities-tickets-26337635577 (HERE)! [04:41] Is there an intent to do this Summit annually? [07:13] Is this a culminating event for this administration to lift up the many resources it has developed to support the revitalization of vulnerable communities? [08:20] What are the biggest unmet needs vulnerable communities and those living with environmental burdens face? [09:46] Mustafa talks about the change he has observed in the EPA’s approach to working with environmental justice and vulnerable communities. [11:53] Mustafa shares what kind of response he’s getting from the business community. [13:50] Mustafa addresses his viewpoint of the notion that community revitalization has become a focal point of EPA’s environmental justice efforts. [15:22] Mustafa describes the Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda. [17:32] Mustafa speaks to the intent of the Action Agenda of eliminating childhood lead poisoning, and ensuring everyone has access to safe drinking water. [18:37] Mustafa explains how the Summit relates to the Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda. 19:12 Mustafa again shares how listeners can learn more about the Summit. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resources-and-training-summit-to-revitalize-vulnerable-communities-tickets-26337635577 (HERE)! [19:48] Mustafa gives his idea of what the outcome will be if the Summit is successful. [22:19] Mustafa shares one change that would lead to smarter, more sustainable, and more equitable and less vulnerable communities. [22:47] Mustafa expresses the action listeners can take to be supportive of the goals of the Summit. [23:57] Mustafa states what environmental justice communities look like 30 years from now. GUEST/ORGANIZATION Mustafa Ali has been a national speaker, trainer and facilitator on social and environmental justice issues for the past 17 years. During that time, Mustafa has worked with communities on both the domestic and international front to secure environmental, health, and economic justice. He currently serves as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. TAKEAWAY QUOTES“It’s pretty simple. It’s actually just a few words is what the real meaning, the foundation and goal and vision for this [the Summit] is, and that’s moving vulnerable communities from surviving to thriving, which is really grounded in the environmental justice movement, the social justice movement, civil rights, sort of the economic justice movement. All those various movements are all pointing in a similar direction, and it’s about strengthening and revitalizing communities, giving voice to the visions and the opportunities that exist in our most vulnerable communities.” “When we say ‘vulnerable communities,’ we are talking about low-income communities, we’re talking about communities of color, and we’re talking about tribal populations, and those are the folks that we are currently focusing on to help them to be able to revitalize and address issues that are happening inside of their communities.” “What we’re hoping to accomplish is that folks will be able to take this [the Summit] and...
TOPICIncorporating Environmental and Economic Justice and Equitable Development IN THIS EPISODE[02:28] Introduction of Mustafa Ali. [02:52] Introduction of Carlton Eley. [03:23] What brings Mustafa and Carlton to their work and what motivates them to work on issues of equity, environmental justice, and community revitalization? [08:53] How would Mustafa and Carlton assess the progress made by the Smart Growth movement over the past 15 yrs? [12:58] Carlton explains why his focus of embedding the principles of environmental justice into the planning process resonates with him. [17:52] Have we exhausted the equitable development discussion? [25:01] If you could implement one change or pick one leverage point that would lead to smarter, more sustainable, and more equitable communities, what would it be? [27:45] Carlton explains what someone could do to help build a more equitable and sustainable future. [30:27] Mustafa explains whether you can achieve sustainability without achieving social justice. [32:11] Mustafa and Carlton explain what the world looks like thirty years from now, if they are successful in the work that they are currently doing. GUESTS Mustafa Ali has been a national speaker, trainer and facilitator on social and environmental justice issues for the past 17 years. During that time, Mustafa has worked with communities on both the domestic and international front to secure environmental, health, and economic justice. He currently serves as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy on Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization. Carlton Eley is an environmentalist, urban planner, and lecturer. While working to normalize environmental justice during the planning process, he has become an accomplished expert on the topic of equitable development in the public sector. He currently serves as Senior Environmental Protection Specialist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ORGANIZATION The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. EPA has this goal for all communities and persons across this Nation. It will be achieved when everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work. EPA’s environmental justice mandate extends to all of the Agency’s work, including setting standards, permitting facilities, awarding grants, issuing licenses and regulations and reviewing proposed actions by the federal agencies. EPA works with all stakeholders to constructively and collaboratively address environmental and public health issues and concerns. The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) coordinates the Agency’s efforts to integrate environmental justice into all policies, programs, and activities. OEJ’s mission is to facilitate Agency efforts to protect environment and public health in minority, low-income, tribal and other vulnerable communities by integrating environmental justice in all programs, policies, and activities. TAKEAWAY QUOTES“No one should be creating activities, programs, policy without there being a strong voice from the communities of those folks who are not only being impacted by the choices that are being made but also can be strongly benefitted and can actually help to move their communities to a much stronger place.” “So when you actually get away from Washington—and I wish that more federal officials did that—and actually spend time on people’s porches, having a conversation with them, learning what they’re dealing with on a daily basis; in their kitchens, hearing about
inSocialWork - The Podcast Series of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work
In this episode, Megan Connelly, Director of Policy Advancement for the Partnership for Public Good; Elisabeth Preisinger, a recent second-year student placed at the Partnership; and Lidia Snyder, the field educator who supervised the placement, discuss the experiences of a social work student placed in a macro-oriented, inter-professional setting.
© 2020-2025 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
