Blog Entries

June 20, 2011

Well, we know there's nothing more that West Virginian's love to hear on West Virginia Day than some hip hop, right? 

OK, well maybe some fiddle and folk music as well. But here's a new tune from hip hop artist R-Skid that released today in celebration of our state's birthday: Three Up, Two Up.  Enjoy! (Parental Advisory) 

Download or listen below

 

 

June 3, 2011

After four years of grass roots creative community building, it's time to take it to the next level West Virginia!

Here's a brief presentation on how we'll do that together. What do you think?

March 21, 2011

All Together Arts Week, a celebration of the arts community in Mercer County, will take place March 26-April 2. Now in its third edition, the annual event features a variety of cultural activities at venues all over the county.

March 4, 2011

This is just a beautiful documentary on the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, one of the most amazing yet under-appreciated natural regions in the country. However, that might change as hundreds of thousands of visitors discover it while visiting the new Summit Bechtel Reserve scouting center (http://summit.scouting.org) due to open in 2013.

There is more history, diversity, and innovation in this state than many realize. Well done West Virginia Public Broadcasting!

Part 1

March 2, 2011

This is the third year we've attempted to help West Virginia adopt a modern, entrepreneurial approach to economic development by emphasizing the growth of our "new" economy based on innovation.

(NOTE: Apologies for the poor formatting on this post, our blog site is having some issues)

October 14, 2010

According to the Kauffman Foundation and other leading experts, a healthy job market is highly correlated with a high level of entrepreneurship in a region. In fact, most net new jobs are created by start-up companies, not larger employers.

September 22, 2010

 

September 21, 2010

One of the most prescient ideas I have ever heard about West Virginia came from Don Rigby at RED a few years ago.  To paraphrase: West Virginia's biggest identity issue was not a negative one held by outsiders, but rather that to many people across the US and world, there is none at all. 

September 19, 2010

Do you have an idea for a business or new project on which you would like feedback or help?

September 7, 2010

There will be an organizational meeting for the West Virginia Made Association on Friday evening, Sept 10, 2010 at Lakeview Resort, Morgantown from 6:30-7:30 following the first day of the WV Made Trade Show. All interested persons are invited to attend. (Lakeview Resort is located a few miles east of Morgantown off Exit 10, I-79)

 

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