Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Academy Berea College
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This training program for Upward Bound Math and Science students from Kentucky was designed by students in the Entrepreneurship for the Public good Program to illustrate the value of creating a life (Work) with purpose. The EPG students had been taught Work on Purpose facilitation skills by the Echoing Green team as one step to advance their competence in small group facilitation skills. This for the 2013 Upward Bound Facilitation Training.
International Visitor Leadership Program at Berea CollegeBerea College
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This case study integrates the growing popularity of adventure tourism, ecotourism and heritage tourism and contains the potential for building an alternative economy, one that promises greater monetary returns for local residents, the preservation of rural traditions, and the protection of sensitive natural resources. Three traveler and tourist "personas" into Eastern Kentucky are demonstrated
The document discusses biodiversity in Bogota, Colombia. It notes that Bogota is the second most biodiverse area in the world and home to many important ecosystems like forests, p叩ramos, and Andean highlands that supply water. However, agricultural expansion is converting natural areas and causing issues like soil erosion and deforestation. Invasive species like eucalyptus, pine, acacia, and broom are also negatively impacting the environment. Maintaining biodiversity is important for sustainability, environmental quality, and local livelihoods.
The document provides information about the Shoshone Native American tribe, including:
- They occupied parts of several western states and spoke different dialects between tribes.
- Both men and women wore clothes made from animal hides and skins like deerskin dresses, breechcloths, leggings, and moccasins.
- They hunted game like buffalo, antelope, and rabbit using bows and arrows or axes and small shields.
- Their diet consisted of foods available in their territories like berries, roots, nuts, and meats depending on the season and location.
Social Media as a Tool for Building an Alternative Economy in KRADD Communiti...Berea College
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This invited presentation illustrates the value of small business digital marketing through a number of case studies executed over a five year period in the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD). The final case studies were developed after travels and observations of the HandMade in America trails in Western North Carolina to advance travel and tourism through a series of persona travelers based on Kentucky tourism research of how and where to spend 36 hours in the KRADD region. This presentation was for the KRADD monthly meeting on October 24th, 2012 in Whitesburg, KY.
This PowerPoint presentation discusses five travel destinations and activities: Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio; Disney World; Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; and parasailing. It was created by Amy to highlight fun places to visit and experiences to enjoy.
Creating Appalachian Economic Development via Crowd-sourcing for Travelers an...Berea College
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This Community Development Society presentation illustrates the integration of a culture asset inventory model, the design of traveler personas and the use of social media user-generated reviews to stimulate the 36 Hour Stays in rural communities in Kentucky. This presentation was for the 2013 Annual Meeting Community Development Society that took place on July 20th-24th in Charleston, SC.
Unleashing Young People to Improve Rural Economies through Tourism and Socia...Berea College
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This presentation summarizes how youth (college students) advanced the economic development in a rural community (Central Appalachia) mapping the cultural, historical and natural resources and executing human-centered design principles to design traveler personas connecting the cultural assets and tourism amenities. This presentation was for the 2014 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit.
This document appears to be notes from a weekly business meeting for Scott County Regional real estate agents. It provides updates on agent successes from the previous week, including new listings, price reductions, and sales. It also discusses upcoming office events, training opportunities, and announcements. Metrics are shared on weekly showings and activity. The document aims to recognize agent achievements and inform agents of important updates.
The document discusses reforms to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) that aim to provide more transparency to home buyers. The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 settlement statement were revised to better inform borrowers about loan terms and prevent unexpected fee increases. Key changes include making GFEs binding documents, adding fee tolerance limits, and requiring refunds if certain fees exceed tolerances. A third page was also added to the HUD-1 to compare final fees to those in the GFE. The reforms take effect for applications starting January 1st and are designed to increase competition and lower costs through an improved disclosure process.
Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Academy Berea College
油
This training program for Upward Bound Math and Science students from Kentucky was designed by students in the Entrepreneurship for the Public good Program to illustrate the value of creating a life (Work) with purpose. The EPG students had been taught Work on Purpose facilitation skills by the Echoing Green team as one step to advance their competence in small group facilitation skills. This for the 2013 Upward Bound Facilitation Training.
International Visitor Leadership Program at Berea CollegeBerea College
油
This case study integrates the growing popularity of adventure tourism, ecotourism and heritage tourism and contains the potential for building an alternative economy, one that promises greater monetary returns for local residents, the preservation of rural traditions, and the protection of sensitive natural resources. Three traveler and tourist "personas" into Eastern Kentucky are demonstrated
The document discusses biodiversity in Bogota, Colombia. It notes that Bogota is the second most biodiverse area in the world and home to many important ecosystems like forests, p叩ramos, and Andean highlands that supply water. However, agricultural expansion is converting natural areas and causing issues like soil erosion and deforestation. Invasive species like eucalyptus, pine, acacia, and broom are also negatively impacting the environment. Maintaining biodiversity is important for sustainability, environmental quality, and local livelihoods.
The document provides information about the Shoshone Native American tribe, including:
- They occupied parts of several western states and spoke different dialects between tribes.
- Both men and women wore clothes made from animal hides and skins like deerskin dresses, breechcloths, leggings, and moccasins.
- They hunted game like buffalo, antelope, and rabbit using bows and arrows or axes and small shields.
- Their diet consisted of foods available in their territories like berries, roots, nuts, and meats depending on the season and location.
Social Media as a Tool for Building an Alternative Economy in KRADD Communiti...Berea College
油
This invited presentation illustrates the value of small business digital marketing through a number of case studies executed over a five year period in the Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD). The final case studies were developed after travels and observations of the HandMade in America trails in Western North Carolina to advance travel and tourism through a series of persona travelers based on Kentucky tourism research of how and where to spend 36 hours in the KRADD region. This presentation was for the KRADD monthly meeting on October 24th, 2012 in Whitesburg, KY.
This PowerPoint presentation discusses five travel destinations and activities: Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio; Disney World; Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; and parasailing. It was created by Amy to highlight fun places to visit and experiences to enjoy.
Creating Appalachian Economic Development via Crowd-sourcing for Travelers an...Berea College
油
This Community Development Society presentation illustrates the integration of a culture asset inventory model, the design of traveler personas and the use of social media user-generated reviews to stimulate the 36 Hour Stays in rural communities in Kentucky. This presentation was for the 2013 Annual Meeting Community Development Society that took place on July 20th-24th in Charleston, SC.
Unleashing Young People to Improve Rural Economies through Tourism and Socia...Berea College
油
This presentation summarizes how youth (college students) advanced the economic development in a rural community (Central Appalachia) mapping the cultural, historical and natural resources and executing human-centered design principles to design traveler personas connecting the cultural assets and tourism amenities. This presentation was for the 2014 Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit.
This document appears to be notes from a weekly business meeting for Scott County Regional real estate agents. It provides updates on agent successes from the previous week, including new listings, price reductions, and sales. It also discusses upcoming office events, training opportunities, and announcements. Metrics are shared on weekly showings and activity. The document aims to recognize agent achievements and inform agents of important updates.
The document discusses reforms to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) that aim to provide more transparency to home buyers. The Good Faith Estimate (GFE) and HUD-1 settlement statement were revised to better inform borrowers about loan terms and prevent unexpected fee increases. Key changes include making GFEs binding documents, adding fee tolerance limits, and requiring refunds if certain fees exceed tolerances. A third page was also added to the HUD-1 to compare final fees to those in the GFE. The reforms take effect for applications starting January 1st and are designed to increase competition and lower costs through an improved disclosure process.