After an exhaustive program offering, the 2008 Create WV Conference wraps up today on Snowshoe Mountain. Almost 400 attendees have shared experiences and challenges surrounding the “new economy” in West Virginia, which includes the expansion of sectors such as technology, research, arts, and tourism.
Entrepreneurs, non-profit officials, and civic leaders are working to create sustainable local opportunities that can endure the ebb and flow [...]
Entries Categorized as 'West Virginia'
Conference Works to Curb ‘Misoneism’ in W.Va.
Written by Jason Keeling on October 22, 2008
‘Creative Communities Under Construction’ Across W.Va.
Written by Jason Keeling on September 26, 2008
In preparation for the Create WV Conference, Oct. 20-22, officials from the non-profit group Create West Virginia are inviting bloggers across the state to highlight “Creative Communities Under Construction,” by demonstrating local examples of the “new economy” in West Virginia. Several bloggers helped jump-start the effort, and others will be added to this list as [...]
The Redding Brothers: Rockin’ W.Va. and the World
Written by Jason Keeling on August 11, 2008
Cultures are heavily influenced by creative people, whose individual values often help shape collective perceptions. Three young men from West Virginia have found rock & roll to be one of the most powerful means of expression, and they are working diligently to inspire others through their music.
The Redding Brothers grew up in a [...]
Survey to Help Shape Initiatives of W.Va. Young Professionals Group
Written by Jason Keeling on July 31, 2008
Generation West Virginia leaders are poised to attract and retain more young professionals, and the statewide group is working to better understand their target demographic, which includes those age 21 to 45. A survey has been launched to more clearly identify perceptions regarding social and professional opportunities in West Virginia, and readers across the Internet [...]
Bloggers Beware: Award-Winning W.Va. Site Hijacked
Written by Jason Keeling on July 20, 2008
West Virginia-based marketing firm Maple Creative has been sharing professional insights and gaining national recognition via its “Marketing Genius” blog since 2004. In June, Advertising Age recognized the blog within its Power 150 listing of the most influential media and advertising blogs on the Internet. This week, however, Internet cyber-jackers overtook the “Marketing Genius” site [...]
United, We Blog for a Better West Virginia
Written by Jason Keeling on June 20, 2008
Today is important for several reasons. First off, it’s West Virginia Day. But even more important is the movement of state bloggers that have contributed in an effort to reflect a more accurate view of our beloved state. To celebrate our successes, people, places, and culture.
Residents, expatriates, and general observers should enjoy the below collection. [...]
Using the Web to Promote More Accurate W.Va. Image
Written by Jason Keeling on June 19, 2008
In the days before the Internet, news traveled slowly, and people were geographically disconnected. They obtained their information exclusively from privately-owned and corporate media, which provided the only publishing outlets for the reporting of news and the airing of opinions. Awareness and discussion of public issues was heavily controlled. At times, media biases resulted in [...]
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