Developed in partnership with Americans for the Arts and with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Creative Counties Placemaking Initiative equips county leaders with tools and resources to identify and strengthen ways to integrate the arts into solutions to local challenges.

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Think Outside the Box: Coal Communities Embracing New Roles to Spark Economic Development

Coal-impacted counties are taking on new roles to promote economic development in their communities. Join the BRECC National Network this September to learn how counties are stepping into innovative sectors and pursuing unique projects to diversify their local economy.

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Learn how to develop evidence-based plans and budgets for your county’s opioid abatement strategy.


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