Governor Tomblin Highlights Successes in Manufacturing at NGA Winter Meeting
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin on Sunday joined Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama, the National Governors Association (NGA) Economic Development and Commerce Committee and manufacturing leaders to discuss ways states can improve opportunities to expand advanced manufacturing opportunities across the country, as part of ongoing economic development strategies. “New technologies have ushered in a manufacturing renaissance […]
Unlocking the Door to a College Education: A Column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
High school seniors have the world at their fingertips – and a lot on their plates. Planning for the future can be overwhelming. Choosing what’s next after graduation is one of the biggest decisions of they’ll face, but if that decision includes a college education then the first step is clear: Complete the FAFSA. The […]
Local Artist Doubles Down on the Gold at the American Advertising Awards
Local artist Brian C. Zickafoose was presented with two Gold American Advertising Awards at the regional gala held on Friday, February 20 at the West Virginia Cultural Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston. Zickafoose scored top honors in the Illustration category for his ice dragon illustration for California-based disc golf industry provider, INNOVA Discs. Zickafoose also took home a […]
Nominations Sought for Tibbetts & SBIR Hall of Fame Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking nominations for its annual Tibbetts and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Hall of Fame Awards. For details on how to submit nominations, visit http://www.sbir.gov/news/2015-tibbetts-and-sbir-hall-fame-award-nominations.  The deadline is 11:59 p.m. EDT, April 10, 2015. Please note that for the first time, there is an option for nominations to […]
Smallwood & Small Insurance Expands Its Team
Smallwood & Small Insurance has added Lynda Leimbach, outside sales agent, to its team. With over twenty years experience, Leimbach serves customers’ life, health, auto, homeowners, commercial and business insurance needs. Leimbach received her B.S. from Shepherd University in Accounting and Marketing. Helping people recover from the unexpected, she is a certified Life Underwriter Training […]
WVSU Creators Program Hosts Graphic Design Panel
The value of visual presentation is the focus of West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) next Creators Program workshop and lecture series event. Three of West Virginia’s premiere professional artists and illustrators will discuss the importance of polishing your visual creation – be it book, DVD or graphic novel – before publication Wednesday, Feb. 25, from […]
