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| Dr. David Bridgeman will be
sponsoring the upcoming concert
by Trout Fishing in America and received NIP tax
credits
for his sponsorship donation. | ArtsLink has again been awarded state
tax credits under the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)
sponsored by the West Virginia Development Office. According to
Cathy L. Durham, Grant Management Specialist for the Program,
“ArtsLink is offering West Virginia residents NIP Tax Credits for
qualifying gifts made to them. This is an excellent way to support
your favorite charity, and because the program is an actual WV
state tax credit, a $1,000 gift to ArtsLink translates into an
actual $500 out of pocket expense.”The award was in the amount of $2,500
in tax credits. Funds raised through the program will be used to
support ArtsLink programs, with a goal of maintaining current
admission costs, which remain at 2001 levels. Membership dues have
never been increased. According to former West Virginia
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, “There is no simple way to describe the
extent of the work the Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program
has facilitated”. The West Virginia Legislature has extended the
Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program and maintained the
overall tax credit allocation at $3 million. Under the program,
individuals and businesses that donate at least $500 are eligible
to receive 50 percent of the contributed amount in the form of
state tax credits. Donors may use the credits to reduce liability
for the Corporate Net Income Tax or the Personal Income Tax. “This is an especially appealing
incentive for donors,” ArtsLink President Scarlet Hood remarks. “A
tax credit is an actual dollar amount taken right off the top of
the taxes owed. The donor may also be able claim the entire amount
as a tax-deductible donation on their federal income tax return,
which gives them an additional break. Sponsorships are available
for our 2019-20 Concert Series and other upcoming events.” Tax credits will be issued on a first
come, first served basis. However, credits remaining on March 15
are subject to recapture by the Development Office. More
information about ArtsLink programs and activities and how to
participate is available on the ArtsLink web site,
www.artslinkwv.org, or by calling Donna Earley, administrative
coordinator, at 304-455-2278. |
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ArtsLink board members present at the annual Safety Award ceremony
included, back row, from left: Terry Wiley,
Barbara Vincent, Laura Kane, Dan Henthorn, Jane Knight,
Scarlet Hood, Amanda McPherson, and Fawn Price;
front row: Bob DeFrancis, Brian Rogers, Miranda Rogers,
Clara Glover, and Debbie Bennett. | |
At the March meeting of the ArtsLink Board of Directors, Safety
Committee Chairperson Clara Glover presented the annual Safety
Award to ArtsLink president, Miranda Rogers. Ms. Rogers accepted
the award on behalf of the membership. Glover remarked, “This award
marks another year of commitment to safety by the ArtsLink
membership.” Among the safety-related activities undertaken by the
organization are a safe-driving presentation at the annual meeting
and facility inspections prior to ArtsLink concerts and other
functions.
ArtsLink is the arts council for Wetzel and Tyler counties and is
committed to making the arts accessible to all. Upcoming activities
include the Summer Coffeehouse Series and the Wayward Players
production of Seussical, JR.
Support for ArtsLink’s programming is made possible with financial
assistance from West Virginia Northern Community College, the City
of New Martinsville Parks and Recreation Commission, WETZ/WYMJ
Radio, EQT Foundation, Dominion Foundation, Ohio Valley Online,
Libby’s Kids Ministry, and the Wells Inn. ArtsLink is committed to
providing universal accessibility wherever possible. Persons with
special needs may contact ArtsLink at 304-455-2278 for
assistance. |
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ArtsLink receives a donation from Dominion
Resources Services. Pictured left to right are, Carolyn
Hizer, Mary Rohrig, Amanda McPherson, Miranda Rogers, Barbara
Vincent, Scarlet Hood, Jane Knight, Larry Tackett, Clara Glover,
and Brian Rogers.
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Members of the ArtsLink Board of Directors recently received a
donation from Dominion Resources Services, Inc. ArtsLink, the arts
council for Wetzel and Tyler counties, will use the funding to
support arts programs in area schools. Dominion and its
philanthropic arm, The Dominion Foundation, annually award about
$20 million to causes that protect the environment, promote
education and help meet basic human needs.
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical,
social and economic well-being of the communities served by
Dominion companies, which also invest in communities through
programs and volunteer activities. Christine Mitchell, Dominion’s
local external affairs representative noted that Foundation grants
are funded by shareholder dollars and are not borne by customers.
“We are happy to support ArtsLink, and hope that it can continue to
enhance the teaching of the arts to our local children,” said
Mitchell.
For information on ArtsLink’s activities, please call
304-455-2278. ArtsLink is committed to providing universal
accessibility wherever possible. Persons with special needs may
contact ArtsLink to request assistance. |
ArtsLink
Website Gets Support
The ArtsLink, Inc.,
website is now being hosted by a local software management
company.
Ohio Valley Online, a
division of Prosite Business Solutions, LLC, is helping ArtsLink to
get its message across to residents of
the Mid-Ohio Valley area.
The ArtsLink
website is www.artslinkwv.org. Ohio Valley Online is
located at 732 Third Street in New Martinsville, next to Sounds
Incredible. "The ArtsLink website is a great place to check for
news about the organization, become a member or
donor, or check out photos from recent events," said
Fran Caldwell, ArtsLink president. "We are extremely grateful to
Ohio Valley Online for their help."
The ArtsLink website was originally designed by David
McCartney II, son of Dave McCartney, CFO at Wetzel County Hospital
and a former ArtsLink board member, as a senior project for his
college degree. Ohio Valley Online took over the hosting of the website to make it easier for ArtsLink
personnel to receive local technical support.
"We are now able to quickly
update the site and keep our information
current",
Caldwell said. Ohio Valley
Online specializes in web design and hosting database
enabled websites where companies can post
images, text, products and events themselves without the ongoing need of a web designer.
Parent company Prosite Business
Solutions, LLC was established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1998
by the husband and wife Information
Technology team of Cindy and Jason Warren, specializing in
Ecommerce Websites, Quick Books Training, MS Access
database development and overall IT solutions. In September
2001, Prosite rolled out Pro Business Tools (SM) installation
management tools and scheduling software were rolled out to
companies nationwide to help them better manage their service business. In 2002, Prosite added an east coast
location in New Martinsville, Cindy (Willey) Warren's
hometown. More information about Prosite is available online
at www.probusinesstools.com. | |
ArtsLink is committed to providing universal
accessibility
wherever possible. Accessible seating is available for
all
events. Persons with special needs may contact
us at
304-455-2278 to
request assistance. |
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