Wide-Open and Wonderful
"West Virginia has a premier mix of outdoor recreation possibilities -
so good, they can be used for the basis of the state's economic and demographic
rebound.
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The latest news from the Smith OEDC
"West Virginia has a premier mix of outdoor recreation possibilities -
so good, they can be used for the basis of the state's economic and demographic
rebound.
"
"Jina Belcher, executive director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, and Danny Twilley, assistant dean of the Brad & Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative at West Virginia University, led the discussion focusing on mapping, funding and feasibility issues facing expansion of the trail opportunities in the region."
"'We’ve built a program that success successfully integrates physical sciences,
environmental sciences, adventure sports and experiential education,” SAS director
Ali Jeney says. “But now we want to make sure that that never becomes generic.
And regardless of the areas of the state where we extend into, it needs to be
specialized for every student.'"
"Trading on the state’s rich outdoor recreation resources, the Ascend WV remote worker relocation incentive program offers a nice package of perks to people who can bring their jobs to West Virginia. Morgantown is its first site—and we all stand to benefit."
"West Virginia today launched the nation's premiere remote-work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor-enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State. Ascend WV is supported by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife Alys, and allows adventurers to enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, uncrowded spaces, and a low cost of living while staying fully connected to their jobs."
"The program, called Ascend WV, supported by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith and his wife, Alys, will allow adventurers to enjoy world-class recreation, uncrowded spaces, and a low cost of living while staying fully connected to their jobs, and it comes with the country’s best remote worker incentive package: $12,000 and a year’s worth of free outdoor recreation."
"Intuit executive and Kenova native Brad Smith hopes his words inspire others to seek out the West Virginia he loves, building a better future for themselves and the state through a new remote worker program which announced three initial host communities March 23 – Morgantown, Shepherdstown and Lewisburg."
"The purpose of the OEDC and YCC partnership is to establish streamlined programming for all 10 cycling organizations in Morgantown, and then take the YCC initiative to other cities throughout the US. The OEDC will support the pilot program through logistics, operations, and research to evaluate success and guide growth to expand the program."
"A $25 million gift to West Virginia University from Intuit executive Brad Smith and his wife, Alys, will fund innovative new programs to ignite West Virginia’s economy, develop world-class recreational infrastructure and expand outdoor educational opportunities."