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SUMMARY:Constituent Lobbying 101: How to Influence Your Elected Officials
DESCRIPTION:7:30 – 8:30pm EST\n\n \n\nVirtual event\n\n \n\nJoin from anywhere\n\n \nREGISTER\n \n\nElected officials need to know the truth about solar: that it provides reliable\, locally produced energy and it saves people money. That’s why we want to equip you with the skills and knowledge to share that message with decision makers.\n\n \n\nJoin us for our Lobbying 101 Training webinar where we will discuss why meeting with your elected officials matters\, how you can secure your own meeting and how to make the most out of your time during the meeting.\n\n \n\nDuring this webinar\, you will hear insights from: – Ohio State Representative\, Tristan Rader – State Policy Campaign Director\, Liz Veazey – Organizing Director\, Jill Pape – SUN Volunteer\, Felipe Munoz\n\n \n\nAttend
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/constituent-lobbying-101-how-to-influence-your-elected-officials/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to Help Your Local Government Stop Buying from Amazon\, Save Money\, and Support Local Business
DESCRIPTION:Event by Small Business Rising\nFri\, Feb 13\, 2026\, 12:00 PM (Eastern Time) \nVirtual Briefing: REGISTER\n\n\nJoin the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) on Friday\, February 13th\, 2026 for a virtual briefing on Amazon’s growing capture of your local public dollars — and what you can do about it. ILSR’s investigation exposed how Amazon is using dubious contract terms\, algorithmic pricing\, and other problematic tactics to eliminate competing local suppliers and drive up costs for basic supplies used by cities and school districts. \nFrom how to file a public records request to sharing the rationale for why Amazon harms our communities\, this hands-on session is geared for procurement professionals\, community advocates\, and local/state policymakers. It will provide guidance on the WHY and HOW of shifting your community’s public purchasing to local providers utilizing ILSR’s Citizen Guide: How to Break Up With Amazon. \nVirtual Briefing\nHow to Help Your Local Government Stop Buying from Amazon\, Save Money\, and Support Local Business\nFriday\, February 13th\, 2026\n12pm-1pm ET \nJoin leading experts\, local policymakers\, and small businesses to learn: \n> How to find out if your local government or school district is buying from Amazon\n> How to assess and share the information you get back\n> How to propose and advocate for change\n> How cities have taken on Amazon and won \nMORE INFO + REPORT LINKS
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/how-to-help-your-local-government-stop-buying-from-amazon-save-money-and-support-local-business/
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SUMMARY:ASBN’s Quarterly Amplifier Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Partner event by the American Sustainable Business Network. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 14th at 2:00 PM ET for ASBN’s Quarterly Amplifier Meeting\, designed to deliver timely policy insights\, actionable engagement opportunities\, and space for meaningful connection. \nAttendees will leave with a clear picture of where policy stands\, how ASBN is shaping the conversation\, and where their voice can make a difference. Whether you’re newly engaged or deeply involved\, this meeting ensures you’re connected to the big picture—and empowered to take part. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nPolicy Updates – Key developments across ASBN’s policy platforms\nEngagement Opportunities – Concrete ways to take action on current campaigns\nQ&A + Networking – A chance to ask questions\, share ideas\, and join small-group discussions by area of interest\n\n\n\n\n\n  Register For Event  \n\n 
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/asbns-quarterly-amplifier-meeting/
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CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Data Centers 101 and Responsible Development Practices
DESCRIPTION:Partner event by ReImagine Appalachia \nApril 16 at 12 PM noon ET via Zoom \nThursday\, April 16 at 12 PM ET via Zoom – The conversation around data centers is buzzing – join us to take a few steps back and learn about the basics – what are they? How do they work? What are aspects that communities need to consider when a potential data center might be coming to their town? \n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/data-centers-101-and-responsible-development-practices/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Pesticides and cancer risk in farming communities
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7  •  11 AM – 12 PM EDT \nFree. REGISTER \nInvestigate Midwest will host a free\, live virtual panel examining pesticide exposure and cancer risk in agricultural communities\, bringing together researchers\, a physician\, journalists\, and lived experience to explore what is known\, what remains uncertain\, and how these risks are playing out across the Midwest. \nPesticides and cancer risk in farming communities
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/pesticides-and-cancer-risk-in-farming-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Resources for local Communities Facing Data Center Development
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 12:00 PM –  1:30 PM ET \nPolicy in our nation has been slow to catch up to the data center boom\, however\, advocates are working to create guidance to help our communities get up to speed. The scale of data centers presents a huge learning curve for our communities. The following resources from our partners may be helpful in helping communities navigate some of the complexities that stem from data centers. \nReImagine Appalachia will host the third event in our data center webinar series on how community members can get a seat at the table when data center projects come to town. \nThursday\, May 7\, at noon ET via Zoom – Join us to learn about the resources and levers of influence that are available to local governments and communities to ensure that community benefits are secured in any agreement with project developers. \nThere’s still time to register here!  \n 
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SUMMARY:Understanding Cash Flow for Funding Approval by OBDC
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 – 11:30 AM\nUnderstanding Cash Flow for Funding Approval\nFeaturing Michael Towns with Adelphi Bank \nLearn:\n• How lenders evaluate cash flow\n• Why cash flow matters more than profit\n• How to position your business for funding approval \nJoin the May 19 session:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wBaXITz7ReGsOa3MbVwoYw \nBoth sessions are FREE and held online via Zoom. \nThese practical conversations are designed to help entrepreneurs\, contractors\, and small business owners become more funding ready and financially prepared for growth. \nWe look forward to seeing you online! \nOhio Business Development Center (OBDC)\nOHBDC.org
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/understanding-cash-flow-for-funding-approval-by-obdc/
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SUMMARY:SOLAR USE IT OR LOSE IT: Why Ohio and Appalachia Should Accelerate Solar Projects to Capture Federal Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:USE IT OR LOSE IT: Why Ohio and Appalachia Should Accelerate Solar Projects to Capture Federal Tax Credits \nMay 21\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM ET via Zoom – This webinar will highlight findings from new Keystone Research Center research and companion state fact sheets tracking the rapid growth of solar energy across Appalachia – Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, Kentucky\, and West Virginia – and what it will take to keep that momentum going. Free. \nRegister here\nWith deadlines shortened under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA)\, the window to secure Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits is rapidly narrowing. This session will explain which types of projects across the region can still qualify\, share real-world examples of successful solar installations\, and outline practical policy recommendations and next steps to maximize remaining federal incentives and sustain solar deployment as federal credits begin to phase down.
URL:https://osbcouncil.org/event/use-it-or-lose-it-why-ohio-and-appalachia-should-accelerate-solar-projects-to-capture-federal-tax-credits/
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