Natural Gas in the North: Major Investments in the Panhandle

By Don Rigby The Regional Economic Development (RED) Partnership, serving Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties, has worked hand-in-hand with corporations as well as with local representatives and business groups to ensure successes in all sectors of the local economy, including service, construction, manufacturing, education and health care industries. Recent developments and announcements from large natural…

Why Marcellus Matters

By Steve Hedrick There has been a lot of discussion throughout the state on Marcellus Shale and its cousin to the west, Utica Shale. Perhaps you find yourself asking, “Okay, it’s great that these shale layers are here, and that there are plans in place to take advantage of these to serve the energy needs…

Government Contracting 101: Five Winning Tips!

By Bridget Bean Can you imagine your small business providing a key product or service to the Department of Navy, the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Agriculture? All of this can be a reality! The federal government spends more than $500 billion a year in contracts, making it the largest purchaser of goods…