Category: Articles

  • Can’t Attend the Whole Conference? Special 1/2 Day and Student/Artist Rates

    Create WV

    The energy surrounding Create WV 2009 Conference and the movement to build 21st century economies in our West Virginia communities continues to build. However, we realize that not everyone has the type of job or even income that can allow them to attend. At the same time, the conference is 100% self-funded by sponsors and…

  • Good Jobs, Green Jobs: A special workshop at Create WV October 18

    Create WV

    What are “green jobs” and how can they help shape a vibrant future for West Virginia? Join us for a stimulating afternoon of ideas and discussion about green strategies for economic growth and jobs that support families. The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and Create WV present: Good Jobs, Green Jobs A special pre-conference…

  • Invigorating the Creativity of West Virginians

    Create WV

    by Jason B. Keeling Organizers of the 2009 Create WV Conference are asking the public to jump start the conversations that will take place there by using Twitter, Facebook and blogs to answer this open-ended phrase: “WV, I WILL CREATE…” Because conferences can tend to offer too many ideas and not enough results, people are…

  • Create WV Workshop: Dipping More Than Toes Into Social Media – Strategy, Approaches and Trends You Need to Know

    Create WV

    Dipping More Than Toes Into the Social Sphere: Strategy, Approaches and Trends in Social MediaSunday, October 18, 2009 1pm – 4pm Only $39! NOTE: You can attend whether or not you are attending the entire Create WV Conference! Register Register Announcing a special pre-conference workshop at the 20009 Create WV Conference:  Who should attend? Business and non-profit leaders, economic…

  • More Great News and Events from WV Film Office

    Create WV

    WV COMPANY WINS TELLY AWARDS The Walkabout Company of Wheeling recently received two Telly Awards for humor and lighting design for commercial production as well as two Videography Awards for commercials produced for the Wheeling Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Walkabout has produced a series of commercials to promote tourism in the region. For more info…

  • Ugandan Group Among 25 Performances at 6th Annual Culturefest

    Create WV

    Kinobe & Soul Beat Africa of Uganda come to Pipestem, WV as the sixth annual Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival rolls into town September 10-13 at The Appalachian South Folklife Center. Kinobe and 25 other music and dance performances from around the world and right here in West Virginia will be featured along with…

  • Fund Development Seminar For Non-Profits, Foundations & Colleges – New Approaches in a New Economy

    Create WV

    Fund Development Seminar for Non-Profits, Foundations and Colleges: New Approaches for a New Economy  Leveraging Board Relationships Think Globally. Act Locally. The Courting Game — Corporate Relationships Major Campaigns — The 80/20 Rule How Visible Are You? — Eyes Wide Shut Seminar Location: Charleston, TBA Registration fee: $45 To enroll, call Mary Jane Wright @ 304.566.7332…

  • Mountain Stage @ Create WV ’09 Conference!

    Create WV

    We’ve often held WV Public Radio’s Mountain Stage up as a tremendous example of creative economy entrepreneurship. Larry Groce, Andy Ridenour & team have built an internationally known and appreciated cultural asset that has gained the respect of the world’s greatest musicians during its 25+ years. So what better way to celebrate one of our state’s greatest…

  • Congratulations Crystal Good – NAACP Honoree

    Create WV

    We are very excited to announce that Create WV’s friend and diversity iniative leader, Crystal Good, will be honored with an Image Award by the Charleston NAACP. Good is currently the Assistant Director at Covenant House, a direct service organization serving the homeless, those at risk for homelessness and persons with HIV/ Aids. Her responsibilities there…

  • What We Fear Most May Be Our Greatest Hope

    Jeff James

     In celebration of West Virginia Day and in support of the statewide social media collaboration to “identify obstacles and solutions” for our state by abetterwestvirginia.com, this post offers up a philosophical challenge for consideration. I won’t rehash the state’s problems that have been so well documented in every “best states/worst states” lists. We know what…