Young Professional Women in the West Virginia Energy Industry Organize
Young Professional Women in Energy’s West Virginia chapter (YPWE-WV) announces today plans for its inaugural event Thursday, September 20 from 6–8 p.m. at the law offices of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. “This is our first chance to share the mission—empowering women in the energy industry—with West Virginia and the women who help power the energy […]
SBA Increases Support for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) are teaming together on a pilot program in eight states to broaden the impact of the agency’s programs among Hispanic entrepreneurs. “An economy built to last includes boosting entrepreneurship opportunities in Hispanic American communities,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. “The SBA is […]
Disaster Preparedness: Are You Prepared to Stay in Business?
By Bridget Bean Imagine stepping into your store, restaurant or the office where you run your business after a wildfire has been contained, a tornado or hurricane has passed or floodwaters have receded. Unfortunately for thousands of business owners across the country, this scenario is more than just imagined. Situations like these leave business owners […]
Four cases on docket as West Virginia Supreme Court visits Marshall
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will convene at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center on the Huntington campus. The Court will hear four interesting cases during the session, which is part of Constitution Week at Marshall. The docket for the Supreme Court’s visit to Marshall […]
Lectures by distinguished scholars center around civil rights movement
Marshall University will host a series of lectures by distinguished scholars centering around the long civil rights movement in the U.S. during the fall semester, according to Dr. David Trowbridge, associate professor of history and director of African and African American Studies. “The series is inspired by a course that I am co-teaching with Joan […]
Shepherd awarded Military Friendly Schools® title from Victory Media Inc.
Shepherd University has been named to the 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list by Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses […]
