Alliance of West Virginia

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Providing Computer and Internet Service to Lewis County Residents -- This project is three-pronged: to provide low-income people, individuals living in the rural parts of Lewis County who have no access to the internet, and students access to computers and the internet. Three sites have been chosen to provide computers and internet service in the City of Weston. The local Youth Center will provide children to access the internet with two to provide computers and internet service in the City of Weston.

Each person attending the Small Colleges Forum had specific ideas and examples to share on how technological solutions have been to put use already. Some common themes were identified. The first is the nature of the people involved. Students generally have more experience with connectivity practices and equipment than the faculty and administration of the college. Efforts to enhance communication systems is driven by student demand for faster, more efficient technology.

One Economy helps people and communities connect to the Internet. We work with affordable housing owners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and technology companies. We provide consulting services for cities and communities, wireless network installations, and affordable wireless hardware.

KinetiX, Inc. is a West Virginia nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing world-class online marketing assets to the small business community.

-- The HOC, in collaboration with the Alderson-Broaddus College Humanities Division, will produce a program (half-hour DVD, half-hour VHS, web content) to provide consumer information on affordable and sustainable homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income families in north-central West Virginia.

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