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Phase
I:
Concept Development and Design, Regional Partnerships,
Organizational Development, Preliminary Studies, Pledges / In-Kind
Support
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Action
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Notes
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Date
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| Concept
Development and Design
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Alliance for Progress, Wolfe County
Monument Advisory Committee, Appalachian Heritage Alliance
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10/01 – 10/04
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| Acquire
specialists |
Signed premier KY artist Sam McKinney and science
expert Professor Henry Gurr as co-designers. |
1 /02 -12/03
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| Develop
Regional Partnerships and Support
|
Mountain Parkway Trails Corridor, a division of
SEKTDA, signs on as major sponsor. Eleven counties represented at
this time. KY River Resource and Conservation District joins. |
5/02 – 6/02
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| Letters
of Support |
Eleven County Judge Executives, Magistrates,
Mayors, Councilmen, over two-dozen regional civic and local
government agencies, KRADD, sign letters of support. |
10/02 – 2/03
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| Expand
grassroots support |
Consensus building, public awareness, email list,
speaking engagements |
10/02 – 12/06
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| Form
Multi-County Advisory Board |
Consists of public officials and interested
people from all surrounding counties |
12/02
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| Strengthen
Multi-County affiliations |
Three Dimensional Model Display on-tour to
surrounding counties |
8/05 – 12/06
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| Organizational
Development
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Formation of Board of Directors, By-laws and
Articles of Incorporation, attained 501©3 status |
4/06
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| Website
development |
www.AppalachianHeritageAlliance.org |
9/04
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| Strategic
Plan |
University of Kentucky Professor L. Garkavich,
Phd. |
3/06
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| Preliminary
Studies / Grant Writing
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Funding secured from several sources |
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| Economic
Impact / Feasibility Study |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $24,000.
Certec, Inc. Results overwhelmingly positive. |
4/04
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| Marketing
Study |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $20,000.
Certec, Inc. Results overwhelmingly supportive of project. |
11/04
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| Preliminary
Site Study / Evaluation |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $15,000.
Carman and Associates. Results overwhelmingly positive. Includes
basic level Ecological Survey and Environmental Site Assessment. |
7/05
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| Architectural
Renderings |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $5,000.
Carman and Associates |
7/05
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| Three
Dimensional Rendering |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $2,000. Sam
McKinney Arts |
8/05
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| Flex-E-Grant |
KY ARC, Governor’s Office of Local Development,
$20,000. |
4/06
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| Wolfe
County Fiscal Court |
$2850 added to Flex-E-Grant |
4/06
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| Informational
Brochure |
Mt. Parkway Trails Corridor (SEKTDA) $4,500
Cable and Cable |
4/06
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Total cash
expenditures
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$93,350
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| Pledges
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| Wolfe
County Industrial Board |
$20,000 (with pledge of “substantial”
support after land is acquired) |
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| Lee
County Fiscal Court |
$10,000 (for land acquisition) |
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| Wolfe
County Fiscal Court |
Pledge for “Whatever we can do.” |
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| Other |
Once the land is acquired, we expect
contributions, In-Kind, and pledges from surrounding counties |
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Total Pledges
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$30,000
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| In-Kind
Support |
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| Wolfe
County Fiscal Court |
$1860 In-Kind for Flex-E-Grant plus |
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| Appalachian
Heritage Alliance |
$1,200 In-Kind for Flex-E-Grant |
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| Individual
contributions |
$3985 |
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| In-Kind
and Volunteer support, Administration, Grant writing, etc.
(Special thanks to Appalachian Heritage Alliance) |
$160,600 |
Through 12/06
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| Total
In-Kind
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$167,645
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| Total
Input to Project
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$290,995
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Phase I complete
– 12/06
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Phase
II: Land
Acquisition, Site Preparation and Development, Architectural /
Engineering / Scientific fees, Organizational Development
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Action
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Notes
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Cost
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| Land
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At the beginning of this project in 2002, land in
the selected area was appraised at $3,000 -5,000 per acre. It is
now appraised at $8,000 - $10,000 per acre. The original 30 acres
needs to be protected by also acquiring the adjacent 31 acres. |
Original 30 acres
$300,000 Adjacent 31 acres $310,000
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| Acquisition
of Land
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Define appropriate criteria, review, select,
negotiation, sign option when appropriate, acquisition |
| Obtain
required permits
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Staff |
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| Secure
agreements on provision of utilities
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Staff |
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| Site
Preparation and Development
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Two estimates conducted on construction costs of
project. |
$892,050
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| Architectural
/ Engineering / Scientific fees
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Advertise for bids, evaluate, hire. Science
consultant was previously secured. |
$608,793
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| Site
surveying/Layout, Testing, Quality Control
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$26,600
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| Excavation,
Demolition, and Grading (including Nature Trail)
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Primarily rock excavation and dispersal |
$1,677,500
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| Erosion
control
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Silt fence, Construction entrance, water quality
control riser pipe system |
$25,596
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| Utilities
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Sewer extension, Drainage, Electric, Lighting |
$127,235
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| Access
road, parking, signage |
|
$547,108
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| Administration,
Grant writing
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Grant writing to seek further partners, both
private and public, is a continuing priority. Hire project
manager/grant writer, secretary. Office supplies. |
$100,000
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| Organizational
Development
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Evaluate process to insure efficient and
effective board oversight. |
| Develop
annual operational budget and 3 year financial plan
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Board will seek professional input |
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Regional
Commitments
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Continue to seek resource commitments, financial
and in-kind, from regional local governments, arts, tourism,
crafts, and heritage organizations. Obtain support from State. |
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Capital
Campaign
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Acquisition of the land opens the door to private
and public funding sources. When 20% of funds are raised, a
Capital Campaign following accepted models will be initiated. The
Development Office at Berea College has offered guidance. |
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Periodic
Review of Project
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Board, Advisory Committees |
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| Total
for Phase II |
$4,614,882
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Phase III: Monument
Site Construction
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Action
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Notes
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Cost
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| With
the completion of Phase II, the preparation of the site is ready
for construction of the traditional musical instrument wind harp
sculpture. The fabrication will be off-site by a Kentucky company
under strict oversight by the artist, project manager, and
scientific consultant. The instruments will be trucked in and
assembled on site. |
| Implement
Phase II work with planner, designer, artist, scientific
consultant, architect |
Aspects from Phase II, III, and IV will overlap. |
$100,000
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| Advertise
for bids, evaluate, hire metal fabrication company |
Board |
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| Monument
Site construction |
Instrument fabrication, materials, viewing
platform, set-up |
$5,000,000
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| Asphalt
trail (8’ width) |
5,021 ft @ $18 per linear foot |
$ 90,378
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| Contingency
fee (on construction)
|
@ .15 |
$763,557
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Total Construction
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$5,940,378
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| Administration,
Grant writing
|
Grant writing to seek further partners, both
private and public, is a continuing priority. General
administration, salaries |
$100,000
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| Capital
Development
|
Continue Capital Campaign by building on the
success of Phases I and II. Continue to follow guidance by the
Development Office experts at Berea College. |
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Regional
Commitments
|
Continue to seek resource commitments, financial
and in-kind, from regional local governments, arts, tourism,
crafts, and heritage organizations. Obtain continued support from
State. |
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| Total
for Phase III
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$6,053,935
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Phase
IV: Celebration Center (Visitor/Info/Interpretive Center) Construction
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Action
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Notes
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Cost
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| The
Monument Site is the “hook,” the International Logo that will
draw visitors to our region. The Celebration Center will educate
them about our culture, heritage and about all the interesting
things for them to do and see while in Appalachian Kentucky. A
primary mission of the Celebration Center is to disperse the
visitors across the region to spend their money. The Eastern
Kentucky Heritage Monument is not and “end-point” destination.
It is a Magnet Attraction, a staging ground for the entire region. |
| Celebration
Center (Visitor, Information Center) Construction
|
Interior and exterior, including high tech
features |
$4,500,000
|
| Advertise
for bids, evaluate, hire |
Board |
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| Implement
Phase III work with planner, designer, artist, scientific
consultant, architect |
Aspects from Phase II, III, and IV will overlap. |
$100,000
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| Indoor
(or attached) Theater
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Approx. 200 seats |
$1,500,000
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| Asphalt
and concrete work
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| Flat
slabs for walks, etc
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1,100 @ $50 each |
$ 55,000
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| Heavy
duty asphalt pavement (parking lot)
|
7,269 sq yds @ $22 sq yd |
$ 159,918
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| Striping
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2,052 ft @ $.40 per linear ft |
$ 821
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| Landscaping
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$16,675
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| Amphitheater
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$225,000
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| Site
Accessories
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Interpretive, Directional, Handicapped Accesible,
and trail signage, Site furnishings |
$37,900
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Total Construction
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$6,595,314
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| Contingency
fee |
@ .15 |
$989,297
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| Administration,
Grant writing
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Grant writing to seek further partners, both
private and public, is a continuing priority. General
administration, salaries |
$100,000
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| Capital
Development
|
Continue Capital Campaign by building on the
success of Phases I and II. Continue to follow guidance by the
Development Office experts at Berea College. |
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Regional
Commitments
|
Continue to seek resource commitments, financial
and in-kind, from regional local governments, arts, tourism,
crafts, and heritage organizations. Obtain continued support from
State. |
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| Total
for Phase IV |
$7,684,611
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Phase V:
Operation
With completion of construction, the Eastern Kentucky Heritage
Monument enters its operational stage. These areas will be addressed in
detail at a future date. A few general, preliminary considerations
include: 1) Hire Executive Director and Facility Manager 2) Develop
Marketing Plan 3) Develop event / activity plan 4) Acquisition of
equipment for maintenance or contract out 5) Determine if core
facilities (theater, café, gift shop) will be wholly owned or leased
out 6) Hire, train staff 7)
Develop partnerships with regional tourism entities 8) Develop plan for
integrating tourism opportunities within the region 9) Identify regional
assets and computerize for the viewing screens 10) Computerize
signatures with signature screens 11) Involve Music Stars 12) Website
Development
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Sources of Operational Income
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| Entry
fee: $3.00 per person (Feasibility Study predicts 700,000 visitors
per year by third year of operation.) |
$2,100,000
per
year
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| Gift
/ gallery sales
|
The estimate from the feasibility study is $450,000
per year. It must be considered, however, the Gift/Gallery sales
are not a priority at the Monument. A primary mission is to send
visitors to other places across the region to make purchases.
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| Food
sales |
The small café is a service to the visitors. It
is not a revenue generating priority but it will provide revenue.
The Monument’s role is to promote other venues rather than to
compete. |
| Event
rental fees for facility (conferences, weddings, etc.) |
$50 - $500 per event
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| Community
performances and concerts; gate and concessions |
To be determined
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| Donations
to Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument, fund raisers |
Tax deductible
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| Educational
Field Trips |
Goal is to be revenue
neutral
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| Continued
grant writing |
To expand educational and cultural programming. |
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Notes:
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The Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument will be a self-sustaining
enterprise with a positive cash flow.
1) The Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument is an economic development
project that will, according to the Feasibility Study, have a major
impact on the area by generating over $63.2 Million for the Kentucky
economy.
a. Generate over 1,300 jobs.
b. Draw over 700,000 visitors per year.
c. Be a major landmark, a Magnet Attraction, for Eastern Kentucky
d. Generate over $6.5 Million in State tax revenues
e. Very positive impact on image of Eastern Kentucky
f. World’s largest wind harp and
internationally renowned sculpture will bring world attention to the
culture and heritage of Appalachian Kentucky.
2) The Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument is a World-Class venue. The
instrument sculptures will rank internationally as a major installation
of public art and will warrant world-wide attention. The Monument is the
International Logo for the entire region.
3) The Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument has a strong educational
mission.
4) The Monument is an economic development project that is definitely
NOT moving overseas.
5) The Monument is an economic development project that will improve
the employment for our children.
6) The Monument will help eliminate negative stereotypes and improve
the image of Appalachian Kentucky.
7) The Monument will celebrate, honor, and affirm the cultural,
economic, and historical contributions of the people of Eastern
Kentucky.
8) The Eastern Kentucky Heritage Monument meets all the criteria for
Rural Economic Development strategies:
a) Entrepreneurial focused
b) Asset based: showcases regional strengths
c) Collaborative: a regional approach based on shared values
d) Comprehensive and integrated: regional economic development
e) Community based - Regionally focused
f) Sustainable over time
g) Creative, Visionary, “outside-the-box” thinking
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