This document provides a tour of the Appalachian region presented by EPG Cohort 16. It begins with introductions and an agenda. It then discusses the history and geography of Appalachia, the rise and decline of coal towns, and efforts to repurpose the region through outdoor adventure tourism. Specific examples are given of former coal towns in Kentucky like Lynch, Benham, and Hindman and how they have transformed their economies. The document emphasizes moving beyond stereotypes to understand the reality of Appalachian people, heritage, and efforts to diversify the economy through small businesses and tourism.
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I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
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Specific ServPoints should be tailored for restaurants in all food service segments. Your ServPoints should be the centerpiece of brand delivery training (guest service) and align with your brand position and marketing initiatives, especially in high-labor-cost conditions.
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Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
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https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
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To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
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Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
Specific ServPoints should be tailored for restaurants in all food service segments. Your ServPoints should be the centerpiece of brand delivery training (guest service) and align with your brand position and marketing initiatives, especially in high-labor-cost conditions.
408-784-7371
Foodservice Consulting + Design
The Team Member and Guest Experience - Lead and Take Care of your restaurant team. They are the people closest to and delivering Hospitality to your paying Guests!
Make the call, and we can assist you.
408-784-7371
Foodservice Consulting + Design
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
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The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
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Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
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1. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
A Brief Tour of
The Appalachian Region
EPG Cohort 16
July 26, 2019
2. Meet Team J.A.M.S.
Shageldi Ovezov
Class of 2022
Computer Science &
Math
Turkmenistan
Mason
Richardson
Class of 2021
Physics
Somerset, KY
Jasmine Sams
Class of 2022
Music
Production and
Sound Design
Wilmington, DE
Amy Stemann
Class of 2022
English/Education
Seattle, WA
3. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Agenda
Transformation of the Coal Towns03
Brief History of Coal Towns02
What is Appalachia?01
Outdoor Adventure Tourism04
4. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
What is
Appalachia?
5. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
The Mountains
Original mountains formed
approximately five billion
years ago
Modern mountains shaped by
200 million years of erosion
Sister ecosystem in Central
Asia and in Africa
6. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
“Appalachia”
1895
“A New Pioneer
Region”
1902
“Appalachian American”
encyclopedia article
published
1893
William Goodell Frost
ventures into Eastern
Kentucky
2019
“Frost’s Appalachia”
remains
1899
“Our Contemporary
Ancestors” is
published
7. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
The Myth vs The Reality
Nothing
but coal
No desire
to pivot
Unaware
and
Uncaring
The Myth
The
Reality
8. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
The Mountains and People of Reality
More than Mines
Passionate and
Hopeful
Heritage and
Traditions
9. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Kentucky and Coal:
The Towns that Powered the
Nation
10. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Kentucky Coal Towns
Benham, Kentucky
Source: Foundation, Kentucky. “Benham 1.”
http://www.coaleducation.org/Coalhistory/C
oaltowns/benham_images.Htm, Kentucky
Foundation, 1935.
Lynch, Kentucky
Source: Foundation, Kentucky. “Lynch.”
Http://Www.coaleducation.org/Coalhistor
y/Coaltowns/Lynch.htm, Kentucky
Foundation.
Source: View of Hindman, Kentucky.”
Http://Sites.rootsweb.com/~Kyknott/Te
st/Hindmanhs.html, 0AD.
Hindman, Kentucky
11. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Life in a Coal Town
Johnson, Dave. “U.S. Coal & Coke Co. $2 Scrip Certificate.”
portal31.Org, www.portal31.org/history_of_portal_31.htm.
Lynch doctors and nurses. Southeast Kentucky Community
Technical College Appalachian Archives Lynch Photo
Collection.
12. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Life in a Coal Town Cont’d
Lynch community development, flower and food gardens’.
Southeast Kentucky Community Technical College
Appalachian Archives Lynch Photo Collection.
Lynch ‘amusement field’. Southeast Kentucky Community
Technical College Appalachian Archives Lynch Photo
Collection.
13. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Declining Coal Industry Employment
Source: Department for
Energy Development and
Independence, and Kentucky
Coal Association. “Kentucky
Coal Facts.” Kentucky Coal
Facts, 16th Edition ed., 2016,
pp. 9–9.
14. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Repurposing Natural Resources and
Mountains of Coal Towns
15. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Lynch, KY
Source: Trip Advisor. “Portal 31 Entrance.”
www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g39612-d267452-
i141328592-Portal_31-Lynch_Kentucky.html. Accessed 25 July 2019.
Digital File.
16. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Benham, KY
Source: Pinterest. “KY Coal Mining Museum.”
www.i.pinimg.com/originals/97/57/88/975788738d043e49421f
b9511b83b341.jpg. Accessed 25 July 2019. Digital File.
Source: Only in Your State. “Stay Overnight In A Schoolhouse At The
Most Unique Hotel In Kentucky.”
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/schoolhouse-inn-kentucky/.
Accessed 25 July 2019. Digital File.
Source: . “Benham Schoolhouse Inn.”
www.flickriver.com/photos/backroads_driver/sets/7215762650
5336048/. Accessed 25 July 2019. Digital File.
17. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Source: US Census Bureau. “Population Estimates.”
.https://www.census.gov/glossary/#term_Populationesti
mates. Accessed 25 July 2019.
18. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Merger:
Lynch, Benham, and Cumberland
Source: Google Maps. “Lynch, KY to Cumberland, KY.”
https://www.google.com/maps/. Accessed 25 July 2019.
19. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Outdoor Adventure Tourism:
Where To Go?
Source: Amy Stemann, Personal Photos, 7.26.19
Source: kytourism.org, digital image, 7.25.19
Source :
bereatourism.org/pinnaclesnamedbesthikingspot,
digital image, 7.25.19
20. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Outdoor Adventure Tourism:
Fueling the Future of Appalachia
Source: Wikipedia. “Appalachian Mountains.”
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Mountains. Digital Image, 7.26.19.
21. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Small Business Leaders
-Tim Harding
- Katie Startzman
-Mae Suramek
-Jason Medley
-Larry Davidson
-Jessa Turner
Source: Stemann, Amy. Personal Photos. 15.7.19. Digital File.
22. A Brief Tour of the Appalachian Region by EPG Cohort 16 | July 26, 2019
Thank you for your attention!
Questions?
Editor's Notes
Jasmine leads off:
Good morning,and thank you all for coming out
Now that you’ve had a chance to hear about who we are and what we’ve been doing, we’d like to give you some background on who we’re doing this work for and why
Each speaker introduces himself/herself
Our agenda at a glance,
We’ll be introducing you to the region, sharing some background on the role of coal, then we’ll show you how the region has been changing and last but not least, we’ll show you where some of those changes have led
Appalachia as a whole is an enormous region, and we only have about 20 minutes so we’ll be focusing on our slice of the pie here in Kentucky
On the topic of time sensitivity, we have 2 entire regions to cover: The Appalachia of Myth and the Appalachia of Reality
We could spend hours telling you about the mountains themselves, settlement of the region and all the history in between, but for our purposes we’ll be focusing on the people
To tell you about the Myth, I have to provide you a bit of background
In 1893 the “then” President of our Berea Beloved, William Goodell Frost ventured into Eastern KY and spent 2 weeks riding through the region on horseback
Fast forward to 1895: Frost grafted a focus on aiding Appalachia to the College’s mission and declared the area “a new pioneer region”
Frost went on to publish 2 works that brought his perception of Appalachia to a national audience: “Our Contemporary Ancestors” (1899) and an encyclopedia article, “Appalachian American” (1902)
Despite a good intention, to help where he perceived a need for it, Frost’s actions became the foundation for a huge misconception about the region, its people and their history
Not only has the Myth survived, a countless number of stereotypes have formed because of it
The myth is taught, learned and believed widely outside of Appalachia in the United States and beyond
Prior to spending a week traveling through easter KY and south western VA, we actually harboured some of those stereotypes
Many of thought coal and timber were the only assets in the region
That the people had no desire to move on from coal
And that they were unaware of the issues facing them
We were potently proven wrong upon traveling through the region we found that
The land was beautiful; the people were actively and passionately seeking solutions; the region was highly diverse and rich in cultures from around the world
But we also realized something quite heartbreaking; Many people in Appalachia grow up saturated in the myth
They internalize it and allow the image forced upon them to shape their lives
In the spirit of laying those mistruths to rest, I’m gonna hand it over to Mason so he can share with you more about the Appalachia of reality
-Benham Wisconsin Steel + International Harvester 1909
-Lynch U.S. Steel Corporation 1917
-Companies built the towns, and provided all the resources.
-this created advantages for the workers and their families, but also kept them isolated from the rest of the world.
Johnson, Dave. “History of Portal 31.” History, www.portal31.org/history_of_portal_31.htm.
-the currency used in many coal towns and in fact the way coal miners were paid was called coal scrip, and had no legal value as currency outside of the coal town.
-many public services were actually better than what might have been found elsewhere in the region, since officials of the coal towns shipped in good doctors and entertainers to provide the lifestyle they were used to.
Lynch also boasted a large venue for community events such as sports and performances. Houses were kept beautiful, and most had flower and vegetable gardens where they were able to grow their own food.
Culture was very diverse since people came from all over the world. Europeans came here straight from Ellis Island, and African Americans from the deep south moved north to seek employment as well.
-as mining technology improved throughout the mid 20th century, the need for mine workers decreased.
-then, as many of the larger mines in the region were depleted, mining jobs started to decrease even further.
-story about renee
Since the decline of coal industry in the region, former coal towns have been looking for ways to transform and recover themselves;
They redirected their natural assets to more sustainable ways of revenue streams
Currently, the town is trying to repurpose itself by promoting the adventure tourism.
Our EPG cohort has visited Lynch and experienced the tourism aspect of the town.
Visited: Portal, 31: educational value; new perspective to coal mining; revenue stream;
Met Mike Obradevich, community member and advocate.
Challenges: “Certified trail town yet not so successful because the land is sold to outsiders. ” - Mike Obradevich
Visited KY coal museum. It had displays of daily and communal life of people. The museum gives sort of a tour through Benham when it was a coal town
Moreover, Benham school turned into schoolhouse Inn; They host:
We appreciated the authenticity and how rooms were labeled with years of graduation of students up until the last year.
We would like to give some information about their population
Emphasize the decline
Difference in Lynch and Benham: 116
Known as Tri-Cities for decades;
“Form one government and combine their services ...
A merger would reduce costs, increase efficiency and give the unified city a better shot at government grants...” - Lexington Herald article
--As Kentucky and the rest of Appalachia experiences a shift from traditional coal and timber producing it is vital that there is another economy to fill the void. This is where adventure tourism comes into play as individuals realize that there is value to be found in developing outdoor tourism efforts.
-Trail towns are revitalizing the culture of Appalachia by providing new economic revenue streams in an sustainable way.
-The Kentucky Trail Town program defines a trail town as, “a vibrant destination community near a trail system that welcomes trail users in a hospitable manner.
-within outdoor tourism business there are many different divisions, which means that there is something for everyone.
*ask question* “are there any hikers in here?”
-well, Kentucky has an abundance of hiking destinations including the Pinnacles which is located right here in town and was voted the best hiking destination. There is also the Daniel Boone Trace Trail, good especially for history buffs, and Anglin Falls.
-Cycling: bike route 76 passes through Berea, as well as multiple other appalachian towns. Bikers that we met said that they enjoyed riding through the region.
Rock climbing: Red River Gorge is the 7th best rock climbing destination, not just in appalachia, not just in the u.s, but actually in the entire world.
-Kayaking: Rockcastle River (55 miles) and the Kentucky River (259 miles)
-next we’ll shift out focus to explore deeper the role that trail towns play in the economic development of the surrounding region.
-”As we reach the end of our presentation, you may take this time to prepare questions.”
-The Koo’s article defines a trail town as, “a gateway community to access trails.”
-The gateway community wording is key as a lot of the time the land itself does not gain significant revenue---
-for instance, in Lynch Kentucky the surrounding land is still owned by coal mines, some of which are still in operation.
-rather, the main source of revenue is gained from individuals returning to these “gateway” trail towns after they have completed their hike, bike ride etc.
-Mike O’ Bradivitch, a civic leader from Lynch KY mentioned that efforts need to be made as to how to get people off the trails and into the cities themselves.
-As we learned from community development planner Tonya Triplett in Abingdon Virginia, people need food, lodging and a lot of them want to stay for arts and cultural events as well.
-mention both the user intercept survey done for the pinnacles and the virginia creeper trail and how while the trails themselves might not bring in any revenue but rather it comes from the people coming into the town to stay for the food, places to stay, arts, and cultural history.
-”people want an experience”
-Now the names that I have up here on the screen are going to be ones that you’ll want to remember as they have been instrumental in the development of the Kentucky trail town program. They are not only all local business owners, but also people who have worked tiressly to promote the trail town destinations.
-both the recreational activities and the small business owners work in tandem.
-Tim Harding is the founder and owner of Boone Gap Outfitters, the only consignment hiking store in the state of Kentucky and discussed the importance of getting people on board with helping on the trails. Developing the Boone Trace Trail.
-Katie Startzman exhibited bootstrapping in designing her business: Native Bagel. Place where people come to eat after hiking.
-Mae: next Miguel's pizza, also known place to eat for hikers
-Jason (mayor) larry (rockcastle outdoor company) > identified place in market and provides water sport experiences to travelers/tourists
-Jessa Turner: prime example of someone who runs a business while also promoting tourism...has flyers and maps all over the place. Will give them directions to hard to find places such as Anglin Falls that are hard to find on your own.
-lastly mention how trails are bringing in revenue; cite Louisa Summers research
-trail towns are a move forwards. A way to preserve the past with an eye looking towards the future.
Thank you for attention!
We would like to take your questions.