Many folks have been to a lot of conferences...and well, we aren't always eager to go to another one! Sitting in boring seminars, eating bad food, listening to panel speakers without much to say...who needs more of that?
But, what if a conference brought together dynamic, diverse and interesting people? What if you met people you normally don't run into? What if at every turn you were confronted with new ideas and opportunities? What if you left feeling challenged to create something new in your community, company or school?
The motivation for dozens of people to invest thousands of volunteer hours in presenting the Create WV Conference comes down to this: We want you to experience something you never have before! Something tangible that you can take back and make a difference with and a moment you can point to and say, "It all started when I learned about..."
Here are a few examples of how the Create WV conference has impacted communities like yours:
Sharon Shaffer, Executive Director, Marion County Regional Development Authority
I attended Create WV last year because of the positive buzz I'd heard about prior conferences. Indeed, Create WV was the best event, both statewide and national, that I attended. The energy and enthusiasm was palpable.
The breadth and depth of knowledge under one roof was tremendous. I was inspired to want more for my community. The pillars of the creative economy are sound fundamentals of economic development. Therefore, I'm integrating the "creative" initiative into our community's assessment and planning to create a movement and framework for economic growth. This year our goal is to bring a delegation from our community to take advantage of all that is offered at Create WV.
Jonathan Moore, Entrepreneur/Owner – Rowdyorbit.com
Create WV keeps us within 3 degrees reach of all progressive innovators and thought leader through-out the state. Now, when we @ Rowdy Orbit discuss WV, we have some really cool and sound examples to point too. Once we've done that, we always get "I didn't know that about WV!?" Our response, "Exactly. It's sooo unexpected.”
Jacob Fetty, Marketing Director, City of Spencer
Create WV's enthusiasm is contagious and motivating and has a direct carryover into what we are creating in the City of Spencer. The support has been a vital component in spreading our message of being a dynamic and progressive place to live. Being able to collaborate at Create WV on shared vision ideas is invaluable and I hope to see more communities incorporate Create WV into their rebranding.
CJ Rylands, Entrepreneur/Owner CJ Maggie’s and co-founder, Create Buckhannon
The Create WV Conference gave us the tools and strategies to transform our community. The application of just one of the ideas offered up at the Create WV Conference will transform your community.
The Create WV Conference started us on the path of doing the things today that will make us successful in the future. To think it is one thing, to hear that lots of others are thinking the same things creates validation, which leads to action. Thinking your approach may be right is one thing, hearing intelligent, objective individuals tell you it is right is another thing altogether.
What we learned at the Create WV Conference confirmed that our approach to community advocacy was correct, we have been accomplishing one goal after another ever since.
Jason Adams, Owner, Dream On Creative
Create WV is must for entrepreneurs and business owners. Many of my clients were met at Create WV.
Register today! We want YOU to be a part of the new flow of people and ideas at this year's conference!
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