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Register Now! Free Sustainability Workshops Scheduled for September 15
Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 2:18pm

Organizations and individuals can learn about using resources more efficiently, reducing waste, improving personal health, and finding and adding more value to their community at Sustainability 101 workshops, scheduled for Thursday, September 15. The free workshops are sponsored by West Virginia Sustainable Communities and are being held from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Charleston Area Alliance, located at 1116 Smith St.

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Still Time to Apply for a FOCUS WV Grant for Brownfield Development Assistance
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 2:13pm

Conference call trainings Aug. 31 and Sept. 30, grant due Oct. 28

Communities have the chance to turn even contaminated areas into safe, healthy spaces through the FOCUS WV Program (Foundations for Overcoming Challenges and Utilizing Strengths), which is providing up to $5,000 in brownfield redevelopment assistance.

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Register Now! Small-Mart Conference Will Explore Wetzel County's Economic Future, Sept. 8
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 2:07pm

Could opportunities for new, good jobs and a boost to the economy be waiting in Wetzel County’s own “backyard”? That’s the message of economist, attorney, and author Michael Shuman, who will speak to “Developing Wetzel County from the Inside Out: The Stimulus Road Not Taken,” on Thursday September 8, 2011. The Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event at the Lincoln Theater on Main Street New Martinsville WV beginning at 6:00 PM.

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Thomas Community Meets to Explore Improvement Options
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 1:42pm

Almost 50 citizens gather to learn about community development opportunities

Nearly 50 people gathered at the Thomas Education Center last Monday to learn about some community development assistance being offered to the city, and to discuss how citizens might join the city in efforts to improve Thomas.

The work session asked for ideas on how to create a more beautiful Thomas, and shined a spotlight on the opportunity to address the challenge presented by vacant and dilapidated buildings.

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Opportunities for WV Farmers, Fresh Snacks for School Kids: A Primer for Farmers on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 10:33am

For farmers interested in new sales opportunities, now is a good time to consider marketing fresh produce to school systems.

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US HUD Announces $95 Million in Grants for Sustainable Communities Grants Programs
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 6:39pm

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $95 million worth of funds to support sustainable local initiatives through the FY 2011 Regional Planning and Community Challenge Planning Grant Programs from HUD’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities.

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