Telling Your Community Story: Strengthening Economies through Place Branding
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WebinarMany smaller and rural communities across the country that have historically been reliant on one economic industry are pursuing innovative economic diversification and community revitalization strategies. Through the lens of coal country, we will continue to explore this topic, as many traditionally coal-reliant communities seek to build strongTelling Your Community Story: Strengthening Economies through Place Branding
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Telling Your Community Story: Strengthening Economies through Place Branding
Many smaller and rural communities across the country that have historically been reliant on one economic industry are pursuing innovative economic diversification and community revitalization strategies. Through the lens of coal country, we will continue to explore this topic, as many traditionally coal-reliant communities seek to build stronger, more resilient local and regional economies.
Join this educational webinar for a deep dive into the value of place and community branding as a powerful tool in stimulating both economic development and community pride and identity. Attendees will hear from community branding subject-matter experts, in addition to local and regional implementation examples of place branding & digital storytelling, including social media and community videos.
Many smaller and rural communities across the country that have historically been reliant on one economic industry are pursuing innovative economic diversification and community revitalization strategies. Through the lens of coal country, w2018-02-07Webinar2020-08-26
Many smaller and rural communities across the country that have historically been reliant on one economic industry are pursuing innovative economic diversification and community revitalization strategies. Through the lens of coal country, we will continue to explore this topic, as many traditionally coal-reliant communities seek to build stronger, more resilient local and regional economies.
Join this educational webinar for a deep dive into the value of place and community branding as a powerful tool in stimulating both economic development and community pride and identity. Attendees will hear from community branding subject-matter experts, in addition to local and regional implementation examples of place branding & digital storytelling, including social media and community videos.



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Senior Program Manager – Resilient Economies and Communities(202) 942-4274