Quarry project, Williamsburg SC
There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Introduce Your Quarry Application
In today’s environment of instant, easy and digital communication, opposing a development is easier than it has been in the past. It is now far easier to earn attention – positive and negative – for a development project using email, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.
By Christopher Hopkins
Help a Boy Scout Earn a Merit Badge
Boy Scouts of America and Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) have created a new merit badge called Mining in Society.
By Christopher Hopkins
She Hates You
Skipping homework in public opinion and politics can sink quarry expansion plans.
By Christopher Hopkins
After You Beat Them, Join Them
Don’t view permitting as a one-time public relations endeavor. These old friends may influence new goals as well.
By Christopher Hopkins
Everything is Political
Overcoming Opposition and Building Community Acceptance: Everything is Political.
By Christopher Hopkins
Overcoming Public Opposition to Quarry Development
Overcoming Public Opposition to Quarry Development.
By Christopher Hopkins