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  • Calling for Guest Bloggers

    Jeff James

    Do you have a vision to share? A story to tell from your corner of West Virginia? An insight from your experiences outside the state? A view of what works to nurture creative energy and solutions in our state? Then please contact us. We want this blog to be a platform for voices across all…

  • Dwelling on Creative Possibilities – WVPB

    Jeff James

    Really nice story on the Create WV launch on WV Public Radio. Listen or read it from their blog. http://wvpubcastnews.wordpress.com/2007/06/26/group-seeks-to-nurture-creative-communities/

  • The Creative Cat is Out of the Bag

    Jeff James

    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…

  • Launch Day – An Invitation to Create

    Jeff James

    This morning we launch the Create West Virginia initiative to the world. And by world, I mean whomever shows up at the Walker Theater at the Clay Center in Charleston or via webcast. I have to admit, we’re not sure what to expect. Will a media who’s seen and heard it all in this state…

  • Does WV Traditional Culture Appeal to New Economy Creatives?

    Jeff James

    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,…

  • The Creative Community – What is it?

    Jeff James

    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…

  • West Virginia – A Place to Create

    Jeff James

    Hi there. Welcome to Create West Virginia. Or, if you prefer – Create,WV. We like to think of this as a virtual “place” where citizens and friends of West Virginia can come and share their thoughts on how the Mountain State can develop into one of the most innovative, diverse, creative places on Earth. Sound…