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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development
Mission: To conserve, interpret, and promote the whlg. Nat'l heritage area and achieve econ. Developmt. In the historic downtown/riverfront area, and to promote the educ. And general welfare of the people.
Programs: A) operation of an artisan center in whlg. To feature wv rural crafts and craftsmen and indust. Exhibits for educ. And retail opport. & to serve as a stimulus to new priv. & pub. Activity in downtown - 566,745; b) to re-establish a link between whlg. Citizens & the source of the city's devel. Of a downtown riverfront - 183,189; c)interpret. Of wheeling's historic sites & resources - 78,499; and d) to review projects and assist ptrs with developmt. Of a plan to enhance downtown sustainability - 17,792