Held on-site at the Athens, Ohio Eastside Solar complex, The Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub is holding its first sustainable infrastructure project development workshop, in collaboration with the City of Athens.
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See firsthand how Athens has successfully harnessed solar power for municipal facilities.
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Gain insights into successful strategies for developing sustainable infrastructure projects.
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Contribute to the design and development of a regional sustainable finance hub.
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Connect with peers and industry leaders in the region who are driving change.
AGENDA:
October 16
Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Avenue, Athens, OH 45701
6-9PM - Welcome Reception: Join the Sustainable Finance Hub team and workshop participants for light food and drinks in the Ohio University Inn solarium and patio.
October 17
Athens Community Center, 701 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
7:30AM - Breakfast
8:00AM - Welcoming remarks by Athens Mayor Steve Patterson
8:30AM - Opening Panel: "Stories of Success"
9:15AM - Tour of Eastside Solar Project
12:00PM - Lunch
1:00PM - Resilient Cities Catalyst facilitated workshop
Session 1 - Project Development Challenges Facing our Communities
Session 2 - Leveraging a Sustainable Finance Hub
4:00PM - Closing Plenary and Reflections
6:30PM - Happy Hour​​
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Speakers
Hear from leaders and practitioners about inspiring and successful projects
Mayor Steve Patterson
Athens, OH
Patricia DeMarco
​Main Street & Associates
Luke Sulfridge
Executive Director
Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC)
Geoff Greenfield
Director of Solar Strategy
Kokosing Solar
Sam Crowl
Director of Sustainability
Ohio University
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Ohio University Inn & Conference Center is delighted to offer preferred rate of $125.00 per room, per night (plus applicable taxes) to those visiting Athens, Ohio with the Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub Athens Workshop.
For reservations, click HERE or you may call the hotel directly at 740-593-6661 (toll-free 866-593-6661) and ask for the Appalachian Sustainability Finance Hub Athens Workshop Room Block.
The block date is Wednesday October 16, and Thursday October 17 for those who wish. Reservations must be made prior to Friday, October 4, 2024, to receive the discounted rate.
Need help paying for travel?
A limited number of travel stipends are available to support travel and lodging expenses. If you'd like travel assistance, please indicate as such on the registration form or email ASFHub@steelvalley.org for more info.