http://allianceblog.org Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are off the great start this week at Gateway Greenspace. Streetscape work along Washington Street East nearly is complete. The large planting area along Washington Street East is underway, and pavers will be installed this week throughout the site.  http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/10/with-spring-in-the-air-gateway-greenspace-moves-forward/ “This deal has allowed me to stay in the Kanawha Valley with my family. I originally had moved away from Charleston for a job, and this position with MATRIC gave me a chance to come back home. Now, I’m able to stay. The tech park’s potential is big. There’s no ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/09/thank-you-3/ http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/09/what-if-one-concert-could-put-hope-center-stage/ This is the second in a series of FAQs to address issues related to The Dow Chemical Company's donation of property at the South Charleston Technology Park to the State of West Virginia: Click here to view the first part of the FAQ. 16.  What happens now that the Higher Education Policy ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/08/more-faqs-about-the-tech-park/ http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/08/racism-hurts-everyone/ “This was great news for me. I have a long tradition here. My father began working at Union Carbide in 1959, the year I was born. I’ve been working here for 30 years, and I’ve worked in all three buildings that have been donated to the state. These are excellent ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/05/thank-you-2/ Join us Friday, March 5 at the Clay Center as Generation Charleston celebrates First Friday with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra! The WVSO will be performing "Virtuosity Unleashed!," a Symphonic concert featuring world renowned guest violinist, Ilya Kaler (visit www.wvsymphony.org for concert details). The concert begins at 8 p.m., and a ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/05/first-friday-wvso-beautiful-music/ The Higher Education Policy Commission today voted in favor of accepting a donation from The Dow Chemical Company for property and buildings at the South Charleston Technology Park. Following Governor Joe Manchin’s announcement last week that the state plans to transform the park into an “Education, Research and Technology Park,” ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/04/higher-education-policy-commission-votes-to-approve-tech-park-donation/ “I’m here because of the labs and facilities, so I’m happy they were able to save the Tech Park. I’m happy we’ll have more opportunities here. We’ll see more potential clients who need experimental facilities. We already have a lot of good people here, and now we can keep the ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/04/thank-you/ The Harvard Glee Club, America's oldest collegiate choir, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 at the Baptist Temple at the corner of Morris and Quarrier Streets. The Glee Club is widely considered to be the top collegiate men's choir in America.  In 2005, it was the only such group ... http://allianceblog.org/2010/03/04/harvard-glee-club-looking-for-host-families/