SBA Seeking 2014 National Small Business Week Award Nominations
The West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is soliciting nominations for the 2014 Small Business Week Awards. Every year since 1963, the President has called for the nationwide celebration of Small Business Week to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses to the nation’s economy. All nominations are due by Friday, […]
WorkForce West Virginia Announces Employment Workshops for Veterans
Current and former armed forces members and their spouses can register for a three-day employment workshop to help them find a new career. The comprehensive workshop, called the Off Base Transition Training (OBTT), will cover topics including finding employment, translating military skills to work skills, answering tough interview questions, navigating the web and effectively using […]
Pace Enterprises Receives State-Wide Award
Ron Lytle, Board President, is proud to announce that PACE Enterprises was named to receive the “State Use Excellence Award”. This award is presented annually by the West Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Facilities at a banquet in Charleston. PACE received the award in recognition and appreciation of demonstrating an effective new innovative approach in the […]
Morgantown Continues to Rank Highly in AIER College Destinations Index
Morgantown, the home of West Virginia University, has once again been recognized as one of the top 20 college towns in the country by the American Institute for Economic Research. The town ranked fifth in “brain drain or gain” (year-over-year ratio of population with B.A. degree living in the area), sixth in cost of living […]
Governor Tomblin Encourages West Virginians to “Shop Small” This Holiday Season
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is asking holiday shoppers to add something extra to their lists: Small Business Saturday. The nationwide event takes place on Nov. 30, and is an excellent way to support local businesses across West Virginia, the governor said. “Local merchants provide important jobs, goods and services,” Gov. Tomblin said. “West Virginia’s small businesses play […]
SBA to Offer Free Workshops in Lewis County
The West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold two free workshops on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Lewis County Senior Center in Weston. SBA Regional Administrator, Natalia Olson will be in attendance for both events. Both workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is requested at www.wvscore.org. […]
