In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Alex Weld, the Executive Director of Generation West Virginia - a statewide organization for and by young people who understand that while finding a path isn't easy, it's easier if they navigate the hurdles together. Having several initiatives as a focus, the main goal is to retain and attract young people to the Mountain State. Hear Alex describe those initiatives and how the organization is working to build young capacity and provide opportunities where there once may not have been. You'll hear her passion for the "Country Roads", what kept her there and how she thinks about workforce development. Take a listen while she explains the idea behind the organization and it's plans for the future...of the organization and the State. You might even hear Neil's (and Will's) thoughts on Valentine's Day and a theory about why "his" team fell in the SB. Also, don't forget the #AppBiz(s) of the week: Blue Ridge Bee Company; and Appalachian Furnishings!
Generation West Virginia - www.generationwv.org
AppNews:
The Fall of App Harvest: Inside Appalachia - https://wvpublic.org/the-fall-of-appharvest-inside-appalachia/
Outdoor Rec in Appalachia - https://reason.com/2024/02/10/will-outdoor-recreation-save-appalachia/
West Virginia Governer's School of Entrepreneurship - https://wvde.us/gov-schools/school-of-entrepreneurship/
West Virginia Entrepreneurship Conference - https://www.arc.gov/event/west-virginia-entrepreneurship-ecosystem-conference/
#AppBiz(s):
Blue Ridge Bee Company - www.blueridgebeecompany.com
Appalachian Furnishings - www.appalachianfurnishings.com
Extra:
Later Gator - www.lateralligator.net
Wellsburg, WV
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