Next Generation of Manufacturing in Philadelphia

Posted by on May 14, 2012

The Next Generation of Manufacturing in Philadelphia

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Program: 6:30 PM
$5.00, free for members and students
http://ANSPmanufacturing.eventbrite.com/

Urban sustainability requires a strong economy, and manufacturing is a crucial component of Philadelphia’s economy. Urban manufacturing is surprisingly strong, green, and competitive as it adapts to worldwide economic change. This forum will describe the strengths and challenges of manufacturing in Philadelphia. Can Philadelphia’s sustainability movement support policies and initiatives to strengthen urban manufacturing?

Bring Sustainability Home: Do U.S. Policies Limit Smart Economic Growth?

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Program: 6:30 PM
$5.00, free for members and students
http://anspsustainability.eventbrite.com/

Are our country’s leaders forced to choose between economic competitiveness and sustainability? Is the United States missing an opportunity to turn sustainability into a smart economic pathway? Part of the Academy’s series, “New Questions for an Old Planet,” this program will highlight the crucial role of competitive and sustainable energy policies in our country’s economic development.


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