
BB2C Student Perspective: Pat Davis, Warren High School
“This job will start in early January and I will be capturing data for them.”
BB2C Conversation Starter: Misty Crosby, Buckeye Hills
The challenges we face in southeast Ohio are significant and the competition we face is strong, but through a focused and collaborative effort, I believe we can improve the conditions we are experiencing today.

BB2C Conversation Starter: Jeff Hollister, OMA
That is where the partnership is essential – the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

BB2C Conversation Starter: Tracy Najera, Children's Defense Fund
As we consider our children’s education and think about their future, we must also consider how we’re preparing them for the technology-driven world of work.

BB2C Business Perspective: Ryan Smith, Esquire
In my case, the Epicenter incubator provided a place to pause and consider several options.


BB2C Business Perspective: Rampp Company
Their energy transfers into our desire to become involved in an area we believe we are experts in.

BB2C Educator Perspective: Beth Brown on Teacher Tours
The connection this opportunity made between business owners and teachers gave insight to both groups.


BB2C Focus Project: Career Mentor Program - Want to be a Mentor?
Of the 26 students who completed our survey, 21 would like to have a mentor again next year.

BB2C Perspective: Yale...Yes, THE Yale
I believe we are providing our global readership with a glimpse of the passion, energy, and hope being brought to bear in Appalachian Ohio.

BB2C Partner Perspective: Mindi Line, PACF Fellows Leadership Program
The program connects the students to the community and hopefully assists in creating active citizens of our future!

BB2C Project Development - High School Internships
An internship can look like whatever it needs to look like.

BB2C Building Community Networks through the Woodshop
Passing on some experience to other people has always been satisfying.

BB2C Epicenter Makerspace: It's Official!
Once again, thank you to all that have supported us and our efforts to provide the Mid-Ohio Valley with a community makerspace!


BB2C Business Perspective: Stacy Parks, Memorial Health System
We would like to thank Marietta, Warren, Caldwell, and Shenandoah High Schools for their partnership in promoting the careers within healthcare through this program.

BB2C Student Perspective: Caleb Burnosky
The ability to have quick access to 3D printers at the Makerspace allowed us to prove that our concept would work.


BB2C Local Perspective: Craig Wix, Parkersburg Fire Department
It was nice to get my feet wet and try it out.