From our very own Justin Maxson, president of MACED, comes this terrific op-ed on Eastern Kentucky's opportunities in a low-coal future: The ... Read This Post
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Event: Building Democracy in Your Community
From our friends at the West Virginia Community Development Network: How do we work together to build a more resilient, flourishing community? How do ... Read This Post
Hazard Herald on coal transition
Today's editorial in the Hazard Herald reacts to the recent news that Arch Coal will be laying off hundreds in Eastern Kentucky. The editors make ... Read This Post
Video: West Virginia Agri-Preneurs
Check out this video about the growing number of "agri-preneurs" in West Virginia, from the West Virginia Food and Farm ... Read This Post
NC couple create thriving, sustainable business from waste wood
Check out this great story from the Asheville Citizen-Times. A couple in a small town in Western North Carolina is using tree bark and other waste ... Read This Post
Save the Date for the STAY Summer Institute!
From our friends at the STAY Project have announced the date for their Summer Institute - August 2-5 at the High Rocks Campground in Hillsboro, WV ... Read This Post
Register now for the 16th Annual Civic Life Institute
The West Virginia Center for Civic Life is holding its "Connecting People to Public Issues" Civic Life Institute at the University of ... Read This Post
Study Examines Opportunities & Challenges for Economic Growth in Appalachia
Last month, the Appalachian Regional Commission released a study by researchers at the University of Tennessee called "Strategies for Economic ... Read This Post
Real Food – Real Local – Real Good Institute
We wanted to let you know about an upcoming event from 30 Mile Meal in the local food haven of Athens, Ohio. Real Food - Real Local - Real Good ... Read This Post
Growing Food and Community in Owsley County
In one of Kentucky's poorest counties, teachers, college students, high school students and community members have joined together to build a ... Read This Post
Making Connections Report on Transition Discussion
The great folks at WMMT's Making Connections have produced a terrific radio piece on the transition conversation at the East Kentucky Leadership ... Read This Post
Near-Zero Energy Homes Built in Appalachian Kentucky
Some families in Whitley County, KY can look forward to staying comfortable through the hot summer without paying high utility bills - or no utility ... Read This Post