Helping founders find community and connections
Blueprint Communities teams commit to build a shared vision developed by local residents and create a “blueprint” master plan to structure their local community development strategies and initiatives, and to kickstart local projects. We connect these teams with community coaching and expert training that equips them with the skills and resources they need to achieve the goals outlined in their community revitalization strategy.
Supports local leadership teams as they advance their communities’ revitalization goals. Accelerate WV communities have access to professional coaching services to support diverse leadership teams, predevelopment services for economic development projects, entrepreneurial development + training services, brownfields site assessments, and so much more.
Learn more →EDA national community of practice centered on assisting coal-impacted communities with economic diversification and resilience. The project includes multi-level systems & network building and exploring innovative approaches for rural development practices.
Learn more →Offers participating communities a time-tested curriculum to accelerate their community-led economic development efforts. We support community teams over a multi-year period to move forward a clearly defined community development project from initial idea to long-term implementation and financing.
Learn more →Supports the growth of a West Virginia advanced technology cluster by working with communities and local businesses to provide multi-layered community-based programs, small business support, and technical assistance to help create business strategies and practices, as well as economic resilience plans.
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