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This webinar is available on-demand. If you have issue accessing the recording, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.

As coal regions work to diversify their economies, counties are taking on new roles and innovative approaches to their traditional responsibilities. Join the BRECC National Network this October to explore these new angles and learn how counties are supporting economic diversification through creative approaches in housing, community-engaged planning, economic development and strategic infrastructure investments. For more information on BRECC's National Network learning series and other programming, visit www.naco.org/brecc.

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Doug Lynott

Director of Economic Development Integration, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Stacy Thomas

Community Coaching Programs Director, West Virginia Community Development Hub
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Stuart Clason

Regional Growth Director, Utah Regional Growth Association (UTRGA)
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Hon. Dan Mosley

County Executive, Harlan County, Ky.

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