Article highlights Angel Investment efforts in West Virginia

An article by the Natural Capital Investment Fund of West Virginia was recently published in the West Virginia State Journal. The article offers suggestions for cultivating angel dollars in the state and discusses the efforts currently under way by the Vision Shared Angel Networking Group, a work group of West Virginia: Vision Shared, the state's comprehensive development plan.

Recent article highlights important differences faced by local farmers

The Appalachian Sustainable Development group's recent publications have highlighted several issues being dealt with by farmers in rural Appalachia. The article in Kingsport News discusses how federal regulations can affect farmers differently based on the size of their operations.

Partnerships emerge to help local elected officials

The Institute for Local Government Administration and Rural Development (ILGARD) has recently established a partnership with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Ohio and the Small Communities Environmental Infrastructure Group (SCEIG) to increase the amount of early technical assistance to local elected officials dealing with sewer and water infrastructure projects.

Made Right Here - West Virginia's Summit on Small-Scale Manufacturing

The Center for Economic Options (CEO), in partnership with Senator Jay Rockefeller and the Discover the REAL WV Foundation will host, Made Right Here – West Virginia's Summit on Small-Scale Manufacturing. This summit, to be held on June 20-21in Charleston, will highlight the importance of small-scale manufacturing for West Virginia's economy.