Tag: Quality of Place
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Got a Cool Downtown?
Blue Ridge Country magazine would like to write about it. Blue Ridge Country magazine is asking for possible entries for its November/December feature on downtowns, big and little, of Appalachia. If your downtown has done something unique and exciting for its revitalization, revision and reinvigoration, the magazine would like to know. Submit entries to Tricia…
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It Won’t be for Lack of Promotion
createwv.typepad.com createwv.typepad.com If you happen to be traveling via Yeager Airport in Charleston from August through October, check out the Create WV Conference banner hanging from the parking garage. Hey, we want everyone to know about this exciting 2nd Annual Create WV Conference! Reminder that early bird rate of $229 expires August 31, so make…
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Does Diversity Really Matter That Much?
createwv.typepad.com One of the major pillars of the creative community (i.e., “creative class”) initiative around the world is valuing diversity in all its forms. There have been many efforts to define the business case for diversity for companies. After visiting Multifest in Charleston this past weekend, we wondered: do these arguments for diversity translate to…
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Is the Future Bright for Small Towns?
Although the vast majority of Americans live in urban areas (83.5%), would they change their geographic location to a smaller community if given the opportunity? Several indicators point to a strong affinity for smaller communities. From a recent BizJournals article: Unfortunately, few act on these desires for simpler, more sustainable living arrangements. Forces beyond their…
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Fighting Hate, Building Inclusiveness in Charleston
In addition to creative cultural, entrepreneurial and technical initiatives going on in our capitol city, we are excited about an emphasis being placed on building a community that values diversity and commits to inclusion. Two upcoming events are cause for hope after the difficult (and embarrassing) events around the Megan Williams incident. First, Communities United…
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Charleston Sparking Creative Class Growth
Have you visited the East End of Charleston, WV lately? If not, you should head in that direction and take your laptop with you. Enjoy the nice outdoor seating at Delish Express or view the artwork at Bluegrass Kitchen (http://www.eastendmainstreet.com/pages/restaurants.htm), while emailing your monthly report to co-workers or researching on the internet and enjoying a…
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Coal-to-Liquid, Greenhouse Gases…Discuss
Yesterday, many were celebrating the announcement of plans for a new coal-to-liquid plant to be built by CONSOL Energy in Marshall County. Ironically, on the same day, the West Virginia Environmental Council told the WV State Legislature that coal-to-gas conversion is an inefficient way to produce fuel, requiring 2 million BTUs of energy to produce…
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Create Huntington Web Site Live
The folks in Huntington have really been an inspiration to watch during the past year. Numerous volunteers have rallied around over 20 specific projects to re-create Huntington for a prosperous future. From Mayor Felinton, to Dr. Stephen Kopp at Marshall, to volunteer leaders such as Phoebe Patton Randolph and Anne Durham (among many others!), the…
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Under the category of who knew – another great piece of news from West Virginia’s new Creative Economy
Laurie A Helgoe, Ph.D. of Charleston is the author of five mass market books, including Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength (July 2008) and is contributing columnist for Wealth Manager Magazine. She consults and operates a design consultation service, Introvert Style. The book has been honored with a starred Publisher’s Weekly…
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Turning the “LightsOn” in Oak Hill
The gang at LightsOn West Virginia have opened their LEED-certified office building in downtown Oak Hill, and it’s an exciting example of a concept that Jeff Miller and others in the sustainable development field promote: Why not leverage the “embedded energy” that exists in the hundreds of existing structures in West Virginia communities and put…