West Virginia: The State of 3-D Printing

Looking at the current state of 3-D printing makes science fiction almost relatable. Who wouldn’t want an ice cream sundae on demand via a food replicator like those used in “Star Trek?” While it’s not quite a reality yet, a Barcelona-based research group, aptly named Robots in Gastronomy, already uses cream cheese, cake dough, eggs, pasta, honey and fruit or vegetable puree to print culinary creations—and they recently added ice cream to the list.
On the Map: West Virginia’s Largest Employers by County

West Virginians have a reputation for being a hard-working population, but where do they work? At West Virginia Executive, we are always interested in learning more about business demographics in the state, and WorkForce West Virginia enables that curiosity by collecting data on our largest employers, including the largest employers per county.
Natural Resources Police Officer Jonathan R. Casto Receives West Virginia Officer of the Year Award
West Virginia’s 2014 Natural Resources Police Officer of the Year is J.R. Casto of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) District 6. Col. Jerry Jenkins, chief of the DNR Law Enforcement Section, presented Officer Casto with the award during a recent ceremony at the DNR District 6 Office in Parkersburg. Each year, one […]
Marshall Ph.D. Student Receives Chancellor’s Scholarship
Tenacious. Passionate. Driven. These are the words that Sean Piwarski uses to describe himself. Piwarski is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship, given to a student in Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program. The Chancellor’s Scholar Program is intended to recruit, educate and graduate underrepresented minority students in […]
Shake It Up: Mountain State-Inspired Cocktails

Fall and winter are upon us, which means it’s time for everything from tailgating spreads and holiday parties to intimate get-togethers and cozy evenings for cuddling. With all those engagements, you’ll need something to serve up for others—and yourself. Here is a collection of West Virginia-inspired cocktails that are sure to exceed expectations and prove to be anything but boring for your meet-ups. Next time you’re looking for something with a spark, try out these drinks that are sure to pack a bigger punch than punch and put the gin in West Virginia.
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Announces Plans for 2014 Minority Business Expo
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for the 2014 Minority Business Expo to be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. “The Minority Business Expo provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to work with local and regional partners to share best […]