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Fairmont State & WVU Students Connect with ‘Buy Local, Shop Shinnston’ Campaign

WV (7/25/2012)

http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view§ion=5-News&item=Fairmont-State--WVU-Students-Connect-with-Buy-Local-Shop-Shinnston-Campaign4319

Some college students are working with one local city to promote shopping locally.

The West Virginia Campus Compact Program connects colleges and cities. College professors submit classes where they want students to have real world experience and cities submit things they want help with. The projects can range from art to marketing and technology.

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