“Reclaim, Restore, Revitalize West Virginia” is the theme for the 11th annual West Virginia Brownfields Conference. The event, hosted by the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Centers, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 7, and Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Marriott Town Center in Charleston.
The conference features exceptional educational programs covering multiple aspects of brownfields redevelopment including: deal structuring and financing, abandoned and dilapidated buildings, grant writing, media engagement, remediation training for Licensed Remediation Specialists, community action on brownfields and much more. New this year, the event will include pre-conference mobile workshops showcasing brownfields projects in the Kanawha Valley.
George Carico, director of the West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University, said, “With the economic challenges faced across the state, it’s more important now than ever to maximize each opportunity that could potentially bring new businesses and jobs, increased community vibrancy and increased quality-of-life aspects. Transforming our many brownfield properties into new productive use is a vital component of our state’s future economic development.”
This premier redevelopment event attracts over 200 stakeholders, including regional EPA officials, economic development professionals, real estate developers, lawyers, state and local officials, environmental professionals, entrepreneurs, planners, bankers, investors, and community redevelopment professionals. More details including registration and exhibitor information are expected to come soon.
Visit www.wvbrownfields.org for the latest information on the 2016 West Virginia Brownfields Conference.
