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ArtWalk to Make Encore Following Snowstorm
Last week’s snowstorm made it tough for many to go downtown for ArtWalk. So we’re doing it one more time in 2010!
Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 as nine businesses open their doors to showcase the best of Charleston!
And get last-minute holiday shopping done while you’re at it.
Participating businesses include:
Art Emporium
Stray Dog Antiques
Gallery Eleven
Annex Gallery Taylor Books
Good News Mountaineer Garage
Chet Lowther Studio
The Purple Moon
Romano & Associates Law Gallery
Visions Day Spa
Visit www.CharlestonArtWalk.com for more information.
The Future is Now
West Virginia’s future as a leader in technology and innovation took a leap forward last Wednesday with the transfer of the former Dow Tech Park to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
It’s an important step in the Charleston Area Alliance’s technology-based economic development strategy. The creation of the new West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park (WVERTP) is the culmination of the work of many partners over the past decade and represents a tremendous opportunity for our region and the nation.
Dow’s donation to the state has saved about 500 high-paying jobs with benefits. The average salary at the park is $81,900.
“The Technology Park employs citizens from 16 counties in West Virginia and two bordering states,” said Matt Ballard, the Alliance’s president and CEO. “The impact will only increase as the vision is realized over the next decade. That vision is to fully develop a diversified, multi-tenant research, development and commercialization park focused on energy, chemicals and related technologies for the advancement of education and economic development in West Virginia and the surrounding region.”
The WVERTP also offers the state a chance to build on the region’s unique competitive advantages through the promotion of collaborative innovation and entrepreneurial activity.
“The park, combined with other important assets stretching from Morgantown to Huntington, embodies a regional innovation cluster across the state,” Alliance Chairman Pat Bond said.
A regional innovation cluster (RIC), as defined by the Federal Economic Development Authority, is a “geographic concentration of firms and industries that do business with each other and have common needs for talent, technology, and infrastructure.”
“Being at the forefront of solving national issues, like energy independence, will create a more unique niche for our region and state, grow existing businesses and create new jobs and educational opportunities,” Bond said.
A new report conducted by Battelle, a multi-billion dollar organization with experience in similar projects around the globe, has confirmed the park’s possibilities. Battelle’s recommendations include using the inherent, indigenous strengths of the local region to capitalize on new opportunities.
“Leaders such as Sen. Joe Manchin, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, the Chemical Alliance Zone, the Higher Education Policy Commission, MATRIC, the Kanawha County Commission and others had the vision and courage to back our mission and gather support for West Virginia’s future,” Ballard said. “They know advancing technology leads to job creation, and with the Technology Park, we have a fantastic opportunity to boost West Virginia’s technology economy.”
Company Seeks Financial Manager
A Kanawha Valley chemical company is looking for a financial manager.
The individual selected for this position will report directly to the Plant Manager and should be able to plan, direct, organize, evaluate and be responsible for executing supportive services of the plant which include accounting, financial forecasting and budget preparation, resolving human resources issues and other supportive duties. The candidate selected will have a strong background in Accounting with a basic understanding of human resources. The expectation is that s/he will be a strong “Executor” since internal and external resources are limited.
The successful candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:
- 10 years working in an administrative, financial, or accounting role in a manufacturing environment with a working knowledge of Production Cost Accounting methods for process industries (like chemical).
- Knowledge of ERP system operation.
- A proven track record of success in his/her career path.
- Knowledge of the field of purchasing and business contracts with material suppliers, etc. (project management).
- Knowledge of the field of human resources (i.e. compliance with employment/labor laws, hiring/selection, discipline/termination, motivation/retention, performance management).
- BS-Accounting, Master Degree preferred
- Individual should be a licensed CPA or willing to work toward earning a certification.
This position comes with a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life, 401(K), Paid Time Off and paid holidays. The salary range for this position is $70-$90K depending upon experience and qualifications.
To apply for this position, please log on to our web site at www.workplacesolutionswv.com and click on Recruiting/Jobs, and then on Accounting/Financial Manager. You may also mail your resume to Workplace Solutions, PO Box 449, Hurricane, WV 25526-0449. EEO employer.
Time is Running Out to Register for the Trip of a Lifetime
You have just a week to register for the Alliance’s Business Mission & Cultural Tour of China, scheduled for April 16 to 24.
Don’t let this opportunity slip by.
Space is limited, and a $300 non-refundable deposit will secure your slot; the deadline for full payment is December 15.
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, this could be it.
For additional information or to sign up for the trip, contact Jeri Adkins at jadkins@charlestonareaalliance.org or (304) 340-4253.
Join local business and community leaders for a nine-day, all-inclusive trip to experience the wonders of China and gain first-hand knowledge of the world’s second-largest economy.
Highlighting the business mission track will be the opportunity to meet with senior government officials and representatives from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Commercial Services of American Consulate in China.
The cost is $2,399 per person for Alliance members/$2,799 per person for future members (based on double occupancy). The single occupancy rate is an additional $450.
Download the registration packet.
‘What If We Took Research Seriously?’
The opinion piece below appeared Nov. 19 in the Charleston Gazette. It highlights Generation Charleston’s recent Education Forum, which brought together minds to come up with potential solutions for the state’s high school dropout rate.
By Dawn Miller
“What if we took research seriously?” asks the senior scholar at Child Trends. She was talking about preventing teen pregnancy, but her question has many applications.
For example, I recently had the opportunity to participate in an event organized by Generation Charleston. Scores of people of all ages gathered downtown to brainstorm and strategize for 30 minutes on an important topic: About 6,900 West Virginia students drop out of high school every year. That’s about one in four students who enter high school but don’t come out the other end. What on earth do you do about that?
Good on Generation Charleston for getting conscientious people together to identify one solid recommendation to take to the Legislature. It was a nice crowd, full of people from the school system to the justice system, for-profit, non-profit and government.
My hangup is that there is no shortage of knowledge or even fresh ideas for solving this problem, or most of the problems kids face.
On the contrary. We know which solutions work in which situations. Let’s pick a proven tactic and do it.
I like this one: Make kids go to school. When they don’t show up for school, find out why, help the family fix that problem, and get the kid back in class.
Generation Charleston to Host Holiday Open House
Eat, drink, mingle and shop – all for a good cause.
Generation Charleston is staying home for the holidays. Join us from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 starting at Taylor Books.
Pick up your shopping pass and GC discount offers to use at the following businesses:
- Art Attack on Hale St.
- The Art Emporium
- The Consignment Company
- Ivor’s Trunk
- Mission Savvy
- The Purple Moon
- Stray Dog Antiques
- Tops Off Barber Shop
Each store will stamp your pass, and when it’s full and you’ve shopped all you can, return the pass at Taylor Books, where it will be entered to win valuable door prizes. You don’t have to be present at 7:30 p.m. to win.
The cost for GC Holiday Open House is $10, and proceeds benefit the GC College Summit scholarship.
The Open House is a great opportunity to network and find that perfect gift at one of downtown Charleston’s unique businesses.
Avoid the Stress of Black Friday at Downtown ArtWalk
Join us the day after Thanksgiving as nine businesses open their doors to showcase the best of Charleston!
You’ll find some fanastic holiday gift ideas.
Participating businesses include:
Art Emporium
Stray Dog Antiques
Gallery Eleven
Annex Gallery Taylor Books
Good News Mountaineer Garage
Chet Lowther Studio
The Purple Moon
Romano & Associates Law Gallery
Visions Day Spa
Take a stroll downtown and enjoy the best of what Charleston has to offer.
Click here to download a map for Downtown ArtWalk.
Christmas Parade Scheduled for Dec. 4
The annual Charleston Christmas Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The city invites you to be a part of the celebration. The parade lines up on Court Street under the Interstate ramp near Piedmont Road.
Last year, the parade featured brightly illuminated floats, horse drawn wagons, bands, clowns, antique autos, colorful marching groups and of course the one and only Santa Claus. The Charleston Town Center once again will be judging the floats shortly after 9 a.m., and awards will be presented as floats pass the “Review Stand” in front of the Town Center’s Court Street entrance.
Parade Rules
Route Map
Parade Application
Picture Gallery
Parade Float Guidelines
Take an Autumn Walk This Evening
Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday as nine businesses open their doors to showcase the best of Charleston!
Thursday’s ArtWalk also represents the grand opening of Gallery Eleven’s new space at 1025 Quarrier St.
Participating businesses include:
Art Emporium
Stray Dog Antiques
Gallery Eleven
Annex Gallery Taylor Books
Good News Mountaineer Garage
Chet Lowther Studio
The Purple Moon
Romano & Associates Law Gallery
Visions Day Spa
Take a stroll downtown and enjoy the best of what Charleston has to offer.
For more details, visit www.charlestonartwalk.com.
The next ArtWalk is scheduled for Nov. 26.
Art Walk Highlights
Art Emporium
“Emphasis on Red New Abstract Paintings by Emily Roles and Traci Higginbotham” will be the feature at Art Emporium and will run through Nov. 13.
Good News Mountaineer Garage
The East End Pet Food Pantry is sponsoring an art exhibit focusing on the perspective of pets at the Good News Mountaineer Garage during October’s ArtWalk.
This show will feature art about pets and art for pets. More than 20 artists are participating.
The purpose of the show is to raise awareness of the East End Pet Food Pantry and the plight of needy pets and pet owners.
Patrons are encouraged to bring donations of pet food and supplies to the opening. Well-behaved pets are allowed to attend. Local artist and teacher Rebecca Burch will have students available to pet sit dogs if their owners want to visit other galleries that evening.
We’re Recruiting Zombies!
Zombies have infiltrated the East End and organized a parade to celebrate their victory during HallowEast. Join us Oct. 29 (either as a zombie or spectator) for this first-time event in Charleston. Please visit www.HallowEast.com if you’re interested in being converted for the Walk.
The Zombie Walk starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Area Alliance, 1116 Smith St.
And visit East End Main Street’s Facebook page for details about becoming a zombie for the Walk.
The walk begins at the market and moves along Smith Street.
It ends at Mary Price Ratie Greenspace, where EEMS will host a Horror Film Fest, presented by Electric 102.7 and featuring two classic horror films to be shown on the eastern wall of the Fairfield Inn on Washington Street. Bring the family out for this first-time event. The Film Fest runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.