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June 2025 | Brownfields 2025 Edition!

This summer, all roads lead to Chicago! The 2025 National Brownfields Training Conference will take place August 5–8 at McCormick Place, and this month’s edition of the Brownfields Buzz is all about what you can expect from KSU TAB during the biggest brownfields event of the year.

You can register here if you haven't already.

Topic Talks, Panels, Workshops, & More!

Catch KSU TAB in Action at Brownfields 2025

KSU TAB staff will present and participate in a variety of sessions throughout the conference, covering everything from community benefits and tribal brownfields stories to clean energy reuse strategies. A few highlights include:

• Brownfields 201. Unlocking Potential: Managing Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup

• Evaluating Brightfields from the Ground Up: Pre-Screening Your Brownfields for Clean Energy Reuse

• Community Benefits Calculator: Is the Public Investment Worth It?

• The Inspiring Cleanup Journeys of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Bay Mills Indian Community

Check out the conference page on our website to see when and where you can find the KSU TAB team in action!

Perfect Pitch Competition

Final Call for Perfect Pitch Applications!

Apply for up to $50,000 in Support by June 27

Is your community ready to transform a brownfield site but could use national visibility and expert support? The Perfect Pitch Competition offers just that.

Three selected communities will pitch their project live to a national audience and a panel of redevelopment experts. And this year, all three finalists will receive pro bono consulting support worth up to $50,000.

Deadline to apply: June 27, 2025

Submit your application today!

Visit the TAB Booth (Booth 500)

For general information, stop by our booth! All TAB service providers will be represented and ready to chat about how we can support your revitalization goals. TAB service providers and the EPA region they serve are listed below.

• University of Connecticut (UCONN) - Region 1
• New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) - Regions 2 and 4
• West Virginia University (Mid-Atlantic TAB) - Region 3
• Kansas State University (KSU TAB) - Regions 5, 6, 7, & 8
• Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) - Regions 9 and 10

Exhibit Hours:

• Tuesday, August 5 | 5:45pm – 7:30pm
• Wednesday, August 6 | 7:45am – 4:30pm
• Thursday, August 7 | 7:45am – 2:00pm

Meet Us at the TA Lounge

Looking for one-on-one support or to connect with your region’s TAB provider? Stop by the Technical Assistance (TA) Lounge—a relaxed, drop-in space where all six TAB Providers will be available for questions and guidance.

TA Lounge Hours:

• Wednesday, August 6 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Thursday, August 7 | 10:00am – 4:00pm

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 TAB & Friends Social at The Staley in Chicago! It’ll be a fun chance to unwind, meet other industry experts, and show off your best brownfields rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’.”

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

EPA funds are not supporting this event.

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