Turning talent into jobs was the subject of discussion during a lunch meeting I had a on Wednesday with Sally Barton, Executive Director of the Tamarack Foundation.  We discussed the Foundation's success and the enormous impact our artisans have on West Virginia's economy and how closely it relates with my plans to begin turning talent into jobs to stimulate and diversify Beckley's economy.  

The following links will give you more insight on the work and accomplishments of the Tamarack Foundation as well as a study conducted Marshall University's Center for Business and Economic Research that confirms what national studies show >> Creative communities are leading the growth of today's knowledge-based economy.

THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TAMARACK AND THE TAMARACK FOUNDATION 

The Tamarack Foundation is a tax exempt, public charity under IRS Code § 501(c) 3.   To download a copy of the Annual Report, please click here.

Artisans and state see employment, revenue benefits

For press release click here. To download the study summary click here.  For full study click here.