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Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announces the appointment of Steven Shaffer to represent the citizens of the 52nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Shaffer’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Williams. Shaffer’s appointment is effective immediately. “Steven is a longtime resident of Preston County who, while serving as Tunnelton…
For over 40 years, the Delano’s brand has been a part of the Preston County business community. The family-owned stores were originally named for West Virginia native Delano Fultz. Over the past twenty years, Delano’s son Kent and daughter-in-law Melissa have built their business into what is now Delano’s Furniture & Mattress. Their two retail…
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) has appointed new business coaches and a network coordinator to assist small businesses across the state. Steve Johnson serves as the new WVSBDC network coordinator for the statewide program. He provides a communications link between the lead center based in Charleston and the business coaches in the…
This year marks the 35th anniversary of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), which represents the nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. America’s SBDC is the largest technical assistance program for small businesses in the country. The West Virginia SBDC is an Accredited Member of America’s SBDC network. In recognition of the anniversary as…
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office recently announced the 2015 Small Business Week award winners along with the state’s top small business SBA lenders. The winners will be formally recognized during a noon luncheon May 27 at Canaan Resort and Conference Center in Davis. The honors include a national-level award for KeyLogic…
In honor of entrepreneurs during National Small Business Week May 4-8, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer workshops for startup businesses at no cost. The standard rate for the Business Fundamental workshop is $35. Led by WVSBDC business coaches, the workshops are designed for those who are thinking of starting, or have…