Tag: Entrepreneurship

  • Business Innovation Track Announced for Create WV 2010 Conference

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    According to the Kauffman Foundation and other economic think tanks, building a powerful entrepreneurial engine is the only real way to build sustainable long-term job growth. And in this economy, who doesn’t want that?  At the Create WV 2010 Conference our theme is Create Your Own Opportunities. Whether you represent yourself, a community, a school or…

  • Speakers Announced for Fourth Annual Create West Virginia Conference

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    Wheeling, WV: The fourth annual Create West Virginia conference is coming to the Friendly City October 17-19, 2010. This statewide celebration of creative community building is designed to spark new economic growth in West Virginia.  The conference is expected to attract more than 400 people representing the state’s business, economic, academic, and cultural and community development leadership. The…

  • Uh Oh. The Appalachians are Starting to Talk. This Can’t be Good.

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    You know how people have some relatives that you dont’ really know that well, even though they don’t live that far away? For whatever reason, you just never hung out with them much growing up. Then one day, you actually take some time to get to know them. Maybe you hung out at a family reunion,…

  • Calling All Creative Ex-Pats

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    This year’s West Virginia Day conversation topic from Jason Keeling and his A Better West Virginia blog is “Networking for a Better West Virginia.” Networking is defined as “the cultivation of productive relationships.” Communities seeking to renew themselves to thrive in the new economy must embrace networking as a core skill. Think of it this way: How…

  • Create Pocahontas Ramping Up; Welcomes WV Living Marketplace to Snowshoe

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    We’re often asked at Create WV if the concepts behind building creative communities for the new economy are truly applicable to rural counties. Our answwer is an emphatic Yes!, and it’s not just about stimulating a farmer’s market or an arts festival (although those are great things to do). We’re very excited that the relatively new…

  • “Save the Tech Park” Effort Builds Awareness and Momentum for Tech-Based Economic Development in WV

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    There’s nothing like a deadline to motivate people to action. The deadline from Dow Chemical to donate key elements of the South Charleston Technology Park, the former home of thousands of chemical engineers and Ph.D.’s during the glory days of “Chemical Valley”, has rallied Kanawha Valley business and community leaders to elevate the message that…

  • Legislation: Proposed Arts, Entertainment and Enterprise Districts

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     Want to attract and keep more professional creatives with ideas and energy who would start new businesses in your community? Then make sure your local leaders strongly support House Bill (HB) 3113, reintroduced to the 2010 legislature by Kanawha County Del. Nancy Guthrie. The bill proposes a solution to the widespread challenge of empty buildings…

  • Why Businesses Should Attend the Create WV Conference

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    Create WV’s mantra is to “build creative communities for the new economy” in West Virginia. However, it is equally important that our creative communities enjoy the presence of “creative companies.” Why? Because businesses that embrace creative, new economy principles are the ones who are growing in this global 21st century economy. We’ve outlined which industries typically…

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

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    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

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    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…