Category: Articles
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The Power of Third Places for Attracting Young People
Sitting here in the Cathedral Cafe, you might think you were in the Pacific Northwest at perhaps a hip coffee shop hangout in Portland or Seattle. But no, you would be here in Fayetteville, WV, in the nerve center of the whitewater rafting, rock climbing and general “extreme sports” capital of the state. Energizing rock…
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Marketing West Virginia to the Creative Class
Richard Florida, the academic who captured the data and created the nomenclature of the “creative class” to start a new way of thinking about economic development, has a new book out – Who’s Your City? How the Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life. From a reviewer on…
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Berkeley Springs #7 Arts Destination in U.S.
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV —- The list of top art destinations in America released recently by American Style magazine places Berkeley Springs, WV at #7 among small cities and towns, the smallest in population of the top 25. “It’s our seventh year on the list and we’re at #7, back in the top 10,” says Jeanne…
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Broadband Has Changed My Life
The following is a reprinted article from Lisa Minney, publisher of Two Lane Livin’, Central WV’s coolest new lifestyle publication and web site: I remember a time, about twelve years ago, when I was grateful to have Internet service, any Internet service. I felt fortunate to even have dial-up. Although I had access to the…
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New Arts Venues Energize Communities
We are always on the lookout for exciting new artistic and cultural initiatives and venues, so please let us know when you find one. New arts venues that we are very excited about include: Congratulations and good luck to all these new creative endeavors!
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A Look Into West Virginia’s Connectivity Challenges
The much-anticipated map of West Virginia’s broadband coverage developed by the Connect West Virginia organization, a subsidiary non-profit group of Connected Nation, in partnership with the state’s telecommunications vendors and with leadership from the Governor’s Office and volunteers, is now available. For the first time, many folks around the state can get a good idea…
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Invitation to Working Artists!
Dear Friend of Art and Create WV — Please join us on Wednesday, April 30, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Café Cimino Country Inn in Sutton, to let your voice be heard on shaping the Create West Virginia 2008 Conference! We will provide a cool environment, a delicious lunch, and a warm atmosphere…
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Bucks for Communities?
With the recent successful passing of the “Bucks for Brains” legislation this year, some folks were wondering: What would a “bucks for communities” program look like, and what impact would it have? It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t agree that many of our communities, large and small, are suffering in terms of population loss,…
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Come Home to WV…and Fill Our Job Openings!
Quickly after Governor Manchin announced his “Come Home to WV” initiative, the Commerce Department has launched its initial effort to get the word out: WV has opportunities for both filling jobs and creating jobs. The web site www.hometowv.com is live and seeks to connect native West Virginians living outside the state with opportunities that exist…
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Ecommerce and the Power of New Money
One of the most important concepts in growing the economic base of a community is to help people understand the critical need to export products/services in order to draw in “new” money flow from outside the community. Too often, the entrepreneurs that we do cultivate think too much in terms of products or services that…