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\nSeveral hundred government officials, business executives, crafters, musicians, and travel industry executives heard Governor Tim Kaine give his views on asset-based economic development yesterday at Creating a New Economy in Southwest Virginia, a conference held this week in Abingdon, VA.<\/p>\n
Prior to speaking, he toured the room and spoke to many of those who have been working hard to make develop the region’s music and craft-based economy. In this photo, Governor Kaine is speaking to Joe Wilson, Chairman for the National Council for the Traditional Arts.<\/span> <\/p>\n Governor Kaine emphasized this point near the end of his speech. "Success goes to those who tell their story to the marketplace." In a sense, that was the underlying theme of the entire conference, telling the story about the regions assets in a way that would attract tourists and investment.<\/p>\n The conference was hosted by Round the Mountain<\/a> and the Crooked Road<\/a>, two non-profit organizations seeking to create a new economy by supporting regional crafts and music.<\/p>\n The keynote speaker was Becky Anderson<\/a>, a reformed industrial recruiter who founded HandMade in America<\/a> Handmade in America works to implement environmentally sustainable The major thrust of asset-based development is that a region must The critical factor is to achieve sustainable economic growth from local resources rather than by bringing in outside industry. <\/p>\n Floyd, VA tried to attract industry by building a modern structure Bringing in call centers is no panacea either. Call centers are Prior to speaking, he toured the room and spoke to many of those who have been working hard to make develop the region’s music and craft-based economy. In this photo, Governor Kaine is speaking to Joe Wilson, Chairman for the National Council for the Traditional Arts.<\/span> <\/p>\n Governor Kaine emphasized this point near the end of his speech. "Success goes to those who tell their story to the marketplace." In a sense, that was the underlying theme of the entire conference, telling the story about the regions assets in a way that would attract tourists and investment.<\/p>\n
\nafter realizing that companies painstakingly lured to North Carolina by
\nfinancial incentives and tax concessions were quick to leave when other
\ncountries offered better terms and lower wages.<\/p>\n
\neconomic solutions that emphasize the craft industry, enhance
\nopportunities in the marketplace, and develop entrepreneurial
\nstrategies for the region’s crafts artisans. It has had a major effect
\nin creating a new business sector<\/a> to support Ashville’s economy.\n<\/p>\n
\nfocus on jobs that cannot be outsourced and must utilize its
\nsustainable natural resources, historical assets, and its craft-based
\neconomy to develop a tourist economy in line with the growing interest
\nin educational, historical, and cultural tourism.<\/p>\n
\nin an industrial park a few years ago. This might have been successful
\nfifteen years ago, but in an increasingly international marketplace,
\nmanufacturing companies move quickly to where labor and land are cheap
\nin order to stay competitive. <\/p>\n
\nroutinely located to wherever English-speaking workers can be found.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nSeveral hundred government officials, business executives, crafters, musicians, and travel industry executives heard Governor Tim Kaine give his views on asset-based economic development yesterday at Creating a New Economy in Southwest Virginia, a conference held this week in Abingdon, VA.<\/p>\n