Guest blog by our partner, Herbie Dotson, the co-founder of Appalachian Lost and Found, a store featuring more than 40 local artisans, as well as ... Read This Post
Community Development
The Eight Capitals
Often “capital” refers to money, but there are so many other resources that are important to maintain and grow in a community. Recently, community ... Read This Post
Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange Seeks to Foster Connections across the Commonwealth
One thing you learn early when you grow up in Eastern Kentucky is rivalry. From a very early age, I just knew inherently that where I was from – the ... Read This Post
Local theater group works to revive Estill County landmark
As you make a sharp turn into the heart of Estill County, Kentucky, the Mack Theatre welcomes you with its bold marque. The theater is a landmark of ... Read This Post
Buying local promotes economic sustainability in Appalachian communities
Did you know that money spent with a local retailer provides three times more return to the local economy than purchasing from a chain, and 50 times ... Read This Post
Blacksheep Bakery Increases Skills, Community Impact
Gwen Johnson is the Outreach Coordinator at Hemphill Community Center in Neon, Kentucky. The center, formed in 1968, is a gathering place to enjoy ... Read This Post
Berea invested in the arts, and it paid off
A story in the online magazine, Next City, details the path Berea, Kentucky, took to invest in its most prized local asset, its artists and the arts, ... Read This Post
Lavender farmers hope to revive former stripmines
The West Virginia Regional Technology Park in Kanawha County, West Virginia has launched a new program to turn former strip mines into lavender farms ... Read This Post
E2 Communities Explore the Experience Economy
Over 30 people from across Eastern Kentucky met at the Hindman Settlement School on February 28th for a Co-Learning Workshop focused on reaping the ... Read This Post
Harlan County Spotlight: Ashley Bledsoe
Who are you, and what roles to you fill in your community? I am Ashley Bledsoe, a female business owner, mother, and wife. I am a mentor to young ... Read This Post
Harlan County Spotlight: Woody Hartlove
1) Who are you, and what roles do you fill in your community? My name is Woody Hartlove. I’m not actually from Harlan, KY, I moved here back in May ... Read This Post
Transition In Action, Broadband: Jared Arnett
Who are you, and what’s your role at your organization? My name is Jared Arnett and I am the Executive Director of Shaping Our Appalachian Region, ... Read This Post
