Tag: Quality of Place

  • DANGEROUS ASSUMPTIONS that Work to Keep You (US) from Connecting and Succeeding

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    Following is a list of crazy talk, that maybe even you have indulged in. This kind of thinking is dangerous to all of us because it’s driven by assumptions that are rooted in bias, faulty or inadequate information, and often driven by ridiculous generalizations. You are in charge of your business, your quality of life,…

  • Take it Outside for WV Jobs and Economic Diversification

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    Could bird nerds, mountain and road bikers, hikers, foodies, climbers and rafters help West Virginia reinvent itself for the new economy? Turns out that in their day jobs, many are creative economy innovators who can live and work anywhere they dang well please. Where do they like to live? In places where they enjoy life,…

  • Statewide Innovators’ Contest offers $5,000 Award

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    Create West Virginia and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority collaborate on contest that will culminate at Fayetteville Conference September 25 FAYETTEVILLE, WV – Create West Virginia and Valley Ventures Cafe, an initiative that fosters business innovation, will award one $5000 prize for the best new business idea at the 2015 Create West Virginia Conference,…

  • The (Solar) Power of Working Together

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    Thanks to the efforts of the Community Power Network, “going solar” is becoming easier than ever for communities in West Virginia. The Community Power Network, which is currently supporting solar co-ops in Fayette and Monroe counties, began with the efforts of Washington, D.C. resident Anya Schoolman. When Schoolman’s son encouraged her adopt solar power for…

  • All About That Mash Up (Farming + Digital Technology = ??)

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    When you think about it, some of today’s sexiest innovations in business, culture and technology draw intrigue by “mashing up” the old and the new. Consider “hick hop,” a fusion of old-time folk music and modern day hip-hop that has become a staple of West Virginia’s homegrown music scene over the past few years. Another…

  • Southern Coalition for the Arts Rocks The Coalfield Jamboree in Logan

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    Southern Coalition for the Arts, a non-profit community theatre and community workshop based in Logan, WV, opened their holiday production of A Christmas Carol at the Coalfield Jamboree theater (pictured at right) in downtown Logan this past Friday to a delighted audience of about 250 people. Southern Coalition for the Arts, led by Managing Director…

  • 10 Free Things Folks Can Do at the Create WV | Building Conference

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    ​ 1) The “charrette,” a session that invites the public to join working architects, designers, energy experts,city planners and officials, and building owners in thinking about the best, most practical plans for growing a community while preserving its character and best attributes. I believe this session will include watershed management experts. Glenville will be the…

  • Call for 2014 Placemaker Award Nominations

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    ​ WVGreenWorks and The Building Conference organizers are pleased to announce the 2014 Placemaker Awards event, a celebration of high performance buildings, communities and people. Residential, commercial, and community projects in West Virginia, along with their project owners, designers, and technical teams will be recognized for outstanding achievement in design, construction, public works, and advocacy…

  • Everything You Need to Know About Create WV 2012!

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    Create WV is the entrepreneurship and innovation conference for West Virginia communities, schools and business. It’s about building West Virginia’s “innovation economy” for a brighter future with more opportunities and improved quality of life for everyone! Register here Register here Keynote Speakers and Guests ·      Friday 10/26 Breakfast Keynote – Mary Mazzio, Entrepreneur, Olympian, Filmmaker, CEO…

  • Spend an AMAZING Saturday with Create WV!

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    Hey, we know Fall is a busy season, especially October. But what if you could invest a few hours to really spark your own creativity or change the course of your community, non-profit or business?  For the first time, the Create WV Conference offers a special Saturday lineup of amazing speakers, resources, mentoring and entertainment!…