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The Wirt-Calhoun economic development project, known as the Little
Kanawha Area Development Corporation, has received a development grant
for $60,000 from the State of West Virginia. The grant was doubled because
of the two-county venture.
Development agencies in rural counties where unemployment is severely
high, are being challenged to create job opportunities, particularly when
access is difficult and infrastructure has not been developed.
Furthermore, regional jobs are leaving the area to locate in other countries
and regions.
Diane Ludwig, Executive Director of the LKADC, says the agency has
achieved CDC certification, following a rigorous process.
The grant money is used for general program operations to further local
economic development efforts.
Ludwig is operating office space in both counties.
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