Free Webinar Explores the Tourism Potential of West Virginia’s Rivers

Time for another free community development webinar!

The Hub’s Innovation Acceleration Strategy program, in collaboration with the International Economic Development Council, brings you a webinar this week on:

Rivers as an Attraction for Tourism and Business Development
Wednesday, Feb. 15
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Speakers include:

• David Kahley, President of The Progress Fund, Greensburg PA
• Chris Muskopf, Cambridge Seven Associates, Cambridge MA
• Lyz Crane, Deputy Director, ArtPlace America, Brooklyn NY

Register for the webinar here.

These webinars will continue over the next two months, focusing on economic development topics such as how to deal with dilapidated buildings and opportunities for heritage tourism.

The webinars are free, and although they are designed to focus specifically on economic development opportunities in coalfield communities, they are open to everyone.

Best Practices for Dealing with Dilapidated and Abandoned Properties
Feb. 23
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Preserving our Stories – Opportunities for Heritage Tourism
Mar. 15
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Maximizing the use of Federal and State Tools for Economic Development
Mar. 23
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Here’s where you can sign up for any of these webinars.