Tag: Quality of Place

  • 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…

  • Branding Berkeley Springs, WV

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    BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV —- The Morgan Arts Council (MAC) recently released its latest web-based creation: the Berkeley Springs Virtual Creative Community portal. Designed by MAC board member, Michael Dennis, the single page is a combination of advertisement for Berkeley Springs as a creative community and a handy visual directory and direct link to important segments…

  • 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…

  • WV Jazz Society Event – Appalachian Jazz Weekend May 20-23, 2010

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    The next West Virginia Jazz Society produced event – Appalachian Jazz Weekend – is scheduled for May 20-23, 2010, in Bridgeport and Clarksburg, WV with free public performances and ticketed events scheduled over three nights and three days. WVJS’ purpose is to showcase a diverse program of jazz music and fine arts education available in Appalachia.…

  • Hate will Meet Resistance in WV – Join the Mob!

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    Creative communities require unique choreography and sometimes that means trying out a new step, especially when communities face groups whose ideals conflict with creative community values of education, diversity, technology, entrepreneurship and place. The Westboro Baptist Church, a hate group from Topeka, KS, (“Baptist” in name only, not in spirit; it is not affiliated with…

  • Create West Virginia Marion County Summit 3.16.10

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    Please join us in Fairmont on 3/16/10! If you’d like to schedule a Create WV Summit in your community, drop us a line at [email protected]. Building Creative Communities for the New Economy  Dear Friends of Marion Regional Development Corporation (MRDC), On behalf of MRDC, I would like to personally invite you to an important conversation…

  • Mercer County Designated Certified Arts Community by Division of Culture & History

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    Congratulations to Lori McKinney and the Create Mercer County team! Mercer County Designated Certified Arts Community by Division of Culture & History The West Virginia Commission on the Arts voted recently to name Mercer County one of five Certified Arts Communities in the state. President of the Commission Susan Landis said she is excited 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…

  • City of Spencer: Going Wide Open

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    2009 was a busy year in the City of Spencer and we are not slowing down for 2010. We have implemented an aggressive Marketing Initiative that continues to gain attention for our community.  With this aggressive marketing approach we will be showcasing what a great place the City of Spencer is to live, to work, and…

  • Musical Benefit for Haiti – Music and Spoken Word by Charleston-Area Performers

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    Please join us on Sunday, January 24, at 3pm for a benefit concert for Haiti earthquake relief in Charleston, WV, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd West. Some of West Virginia’s finest performers will present a diversity of music and spoken word, including: Suggested donation is $5 to $100, sliding scale. Please give what…