Kent Spellman

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  Published on: 4/26/2007    Last Visited: 4/26/2007  

  The Ritchie Center and 3-Point Enterprises Project are two business centers that are under construction in Ritchie, said Kent Spellman, Ritchie County Economic Development Authority director.Both developments are along U.S. 50."I think the biggest story is the potential growth around Route 50," Spellman said.The Ritchie Center will be between Ellenboro and Pennsboro and 3-Point will be at the intersection with W.Va. 16."They're a little behind with construction" at the 3-Point location, Spellman said.Weather and moving utility lines have slowed the process.3-Point is expected to be operating a McDonald's, a convenience store and diesel pumps.Spellman said construction is expected to start in the spring.3-Point should be opened by the end of the summer.The center will create several extra acres of land for use in future development, he said.It is not expected to open until 2008.A convenience store, fast food restaurant, hotel, up-scale restaurant and retail stores are expected in that development, Spellman said.
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  Spellman said the development authority is working to develop a retiree attraction program.He said 66 million Americans are retirees with 77 percent of the financial assets and $1 trillion in annual income."They bring significant financial aspects to the county," Spellman said."Many people retiring here immediately become involved in the community" by volunteering.He said Ritchie County's low property taxes, friendly communities, conservative values and recreation facilities are attracting retirees.

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  Published on: 3/26/2007    Last Visited: 3/26/2007  

  As Ritchie County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Kent Spellman described the announcement, "In a larger sense, the community and economic development of Ritchie County as a whole will benefit through the enhancement of our quality of life.

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  EDA Executive Director Kent Spellman is resigning. On November 1st, Kent is becoming the head of a brand new West Virginia community development organization called the "Hub".

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  Published on: 5/3/2006    Last Visited: 3/18/2007  

  Kent Spellman, Executive DirectorP.O. Box 177Harrisville, WV 26362
  
  (304) 643-2505fax 304-643-2500

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  Published on: 5/25/2007    Last Visited: 5/25/2007  

  "The waterline is critical because it is the main waterline supplying the Ellenboro Simonton (Windows) plant and the middle/high school complex, neither of which can have their water supply interrupted," said Kent Spellman, executive director of the EDA.
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  Spellman said county leaders expect the development to be the first of several commercial developments in the Ellenboro area.
  
  Kessler, Sen.Larry Edgell, D-Wetzel, Delegate Woody Ireland, R-Ritchie, and county commission President Floyd Hodge worked to secure the grant, Spellman said.

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  Published on: 10/14/2004    Last Visited: 2/22/2006  

  Kent Spellman (304) 643-2505 (o) k.spellman@ritchiecountyeda.com

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  Published on: 9/9/2003    Last Visited: 1/24/2004  

  Kent Spellman, president of the Economic Development Authority, said the issue in Ritchie County and beyond is not any conflict between unions and a contractors group over the prevailing wage.
  
  "The real threat is offshore," he said.

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  Published on: 3/18/2007    Last Visited: 3/18/2007  

  Mr. Kent Spellman - Ritchie County Development Authority

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  Published on: 8/9/2009    Last Visited: 8/9/2009  

  The Hub recently received grants from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to develop the most effective tools and guides possible, according to Executive Director Kent Spellman.

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  Published on: 2/19/2009    Last Visited: 2/19/2009  

  Kent Spellman, former economic development director in Ritchie County, is serving as executive director. He previously was involved with the CDP while Program Coordinator Herk Conner and Board President Jean Ambrose were affiliated with the CCI.
  
  Spellman said the concept is to promote organization, cooperation and alignment to connect communities with service providers and funding sources.
  
  "What we want to be is the go-to organization for community development in West Virginia," he explained.
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  As an example, Spellman referred to a shortage of affordable housing in a community. The Hub could assist with the alignment of those entities that are positioned to make affordable housing happen.
  
  "It's about creating the capacity for a community to do the deal instead of just talking about it," he added.
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  Spellman said the current focus is "collecting and connecting" information on community development organizations, service providers and funding sources.
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  Other communities also are welcome to participate, according to Spellman.
  
  "This is not an exclusive list, but we needed a place to start," he said.
  
  The goal is to create a statewide network with access to a Web site featuring a myriad of information and contacts.
  
  Spellman emphasized that the Hub is not a direct provider of funds or services but rather the connector between various stakeholders in the network. Hub organizers said their model ultimately will help communities develop strategies for improvement and connect them with the tools and support necessary to see projects through to completion.
  
  "We hope to be able to see measurable outcomes within two, three years," Spellman said.

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