Community Series #17: Fall Festivals
A local festival kicked off this morning, and I am excited to see how things progress over the weekend.
For the past 4 years, social entrepreneurs and students from local universities have gathered to learn from one another and fine tune their work.
The festival is a combination of training and empowering for young entrepreneurs to start businesses out of university.
This morning we heard from Meridzo Ministries which is based out of the small town (population 700) of Lynch, Kentucky.
Lonnie Riley, who started and oversees the ministries there, gave us a picture of what 11 successful businesses in a rundown coal mining town look like.
If you’re wondering how a town of 700 supports 11 businesses you’re not alone. In the Q&A session someone ask Lonnie that very question. Lynch, Kentucky has over 5,000 visitors to their town each year for the world class coffee shop and for curious people to see how the model can flourish in their hometown.
Coupled with the line up of speakers, there is a business plan competition where several thousand dollars is given to the winners.
The Foundry made it into the top 10 during the pre-judging stage, and we’ll know tomorrow evening whether we won or not.
Hopefully, the Steemit account I started for The Foundry is approved this weekend and we can have a grand celebration with the Steemit community.
Well, with Trump in office that run-down coal mining town ain't gonna be so run-down any more. As Dylan says, you don't need a weathervane to tell which way the wind blows. I've been to Ohio and smelt those fumes - it's an ill wind, my friend.
To my knowledge, there is no desire to restart coal mining in Lynch. The townsfolk know the dangers of black lung, and they are content starting profitable businesses that can pas to the next person.
good, I'm glad, lydon
I need to find some festivals like this in my neck of the woods! :D
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That would be great! 😀
well, there are some festivitys over here in Aalst but nothing to much, i think that it will be pc and television this winter haha
Haha, lots of festivals to watch there.
pretty awesome to know that's cool :)
Thank you. :)
Entrepreneurs are the future.
Quite true.
Are you into self development books at all? Just curious.
Yes, I am. Reading Cashflow Quadrant from the Rich Dad series at the moment.
My favourite is The Science of Getting Rich. https://www.facebook.com/cillieheretohelp/videos/1937573276564892/
That is a new one to me.
@lydon.sipe, can I ask a huge favor? If you are not part of this free group to come check it out. Im soooo close to my goal. If you have some friends that would enjoy, please add with their consent for sure.
Its a group where people grow and invest in themselves. Free content and books available. Come with a open mind and We can fill it up! 🙂 '
https://www.facebook.com/cillieheretohelp/videos/1937573276564892/
I can not get over how warm and nice it looks down there yet!
Well, it was, lol. Our “cold” weather of mid 40’s is starting to kick in during the day.
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