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What a great audience at the Clay Center yesterday for the launch of Create West Virginia. After some frustrating technical difficulties (#&*$#*@ computer!) slowed down our beginning, the guest Creative Community speakers piped in from around the state via video conference demonstrated the growing power of these innovative entrepreneurs, artists and local leaders. I knew…

Here at Glenville’s WV State Folk Festival – “The Oldest Festival of its Kind in the U.S.” – I can’t help but wonder about the appeal of traditional West Virginia arts, crafts and music to the stereotypical young New Economy type. Would your typical dot-com startup entrepreneur or research scientist enjoy watching the square dancers,…

While many people have heard the term “creative class” thanks to the writings and research of Richard Florida, there are many who haven’t heard this term, and there are many who are confused by it. Personally, I like “creative community” better because it communicates more of what we’re trying to foster. “Class” has too many…