Prospectus by Michelle Rock: Economic Development and Social Change in Rock Hill, 1920-1970 Urban economic development is largely dictated by business activity and by the availability of educational, financial, and physical resources in a city. In the 1920s, Rock Hill, South Carolina, had a robust small-town economy that featured employment opportunities in textile...

Monday evening our request for support for The Hive will go before Rock Hill City council. Collaborative partners now include: York Tech Winthrop Becca and Harry Dalton Comporium RevenFlo Operating entities include: York Tech Winthrop RevenFlo Collaborating clients, now include: RHEDC Rock Hill Schools Foundation Carolinas Student Travel...

I had a few meetings yesterday advancing the 2009 Old Town New World conference ( Oct 23). Tom Stanley of Ace Projects and Karen Derksen of Winthrop university galleries will be providing a couple of speakers/a panel.  The Arts Council of York County will be curating the art portion.  Scott Nurkin, artist from Chapel Hill, will participate as an artist. Thanks...

I once read that dialogos to the ancient Greeks meant a free flow of information for the purpose of inspiring an idea that would have been unattainable by the individual. The web is such. I presented to the RHEDC yesterday about the 2009 Old Town New World Conference that will be on October 23rd here in Rock Hill at City Club. I am hoping that RHEDC will purchase...