Redefining Postindustrial Communities
Who we are
A seismic shift is transforming American life. Skyrocketing urban living costs, the normalization of remote work, and a widespread desire for community and meaning are driving a historic migration away from coastal megacities.
This is creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity to participate in the revitalization of America’s Postindustrial Towns and Cities—communities rich with infrastructure, culture, and untapped potential.
Postindustrial is an independent storyteller, vibrant lifestyle brand, and experienced digital platform, serving as a guide, inspiration, and consultancy for those drawn to emerging American areas ripe for reinvention, fostering the growth of new talent, the American family, and North American business and industry.
History
Postindustrial was founded in 2018 with a focus on America’s Midwest and Appalachia, better known as “Postindustrial Communities.”
Today, these communities offer opportunities for new businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all stripes to become a part of the reimagining already well underway.
The stories we tell
Key areas of our coverage beyond news include but are not limited to: Reimagining Postindustrial Communities, Future of Work, Wellness, Sustainability, Voices, Arts & Culture, Travel, and News.
We also promote conversations about the challenges and opportunities inherent to creating and maintaining a fulfilling and sustainable future.
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Where we tell them
Postindustrial.com – The definitive site for learning about opportunities that await you in Postindustrial Communities and the talented, interesting people who are leading their reimagining.
Daily digital edition – A roundup of stories and headlines from Postindustrial Communities, delivered to your inbox weekdays.
Social Media – Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
Podcasts — Podcasts featuring leaders and creators in our community. Postindustrial Audio also produces podcasts for organizations and individuals seeking to bring stories to a listening audience. Listen to our podcasts.
Events — Public and private events to promote conversations about moving Postindustrial Communities forward.
Video — We bring compelling people, places, and conversations to life with short films.
People
Carmen Gentile
Founder of Postindustrial
Raised in rural Western Pennsylvania, Postindustrial founder Carmen Gentile has worked for some of the world’s leading publications and news outlets, including The New York Times, USA Today, CBS News, and many others. His book, “Blindsided by the Taliban”, documents his life as a war reporter and the aftermath of his brush with death after being shot with a rocket-propelled grenade in Afghanistan. You can reach him at: [email protected]
Advisory Board
J.R. Ambrose
Member
J.R. Ambrose is an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Shadyside Academy, he is a lifelong Pittsburgher.
John Austin
Member
John Austin is a Senior Fellow with the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College and an Associate
Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs-North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), leading work
promoting ideas and network-building to spread economic opportunity and strengthen democracies
across the globe. He also serves as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institution, where
for over 20 years he has led efforts to support economic transformation in the American Midwest
and in the industrial heartlands of Western democracies.
Krishnadev Calamur
Member
Krishnadev Calamur is NPR’s deputy Washington editor. He previously worked at the Atlantic where he wrote about foreign policy and national security. He is based in the Washington, D.C., area.
Matt Welsch
Member
Born and raised in the hills of Appalachia, Chef Matt Welsch has turned a life of exploration into a mission of storytelling through food. After years cooking in the Rockies and traveling America by motorcycle with his culinary blog The Vagabond Chef, he returned home to open Vagabond Kitchen in downtown Wheeling. His restaurant celebrates elevated Appalachian comfort food rooted in community and tradition. Welsch also founded WV Cooks, uniting chefs statewide, and serves as a WV Tourism Chef Ambassador, Executive Chef for WV State Parks, and Brand Ambassador for Appalachian Cellar, championing West Virginia’s flavors and culture.
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