Local Professional Engineer Accepted as Member into National Academy of Forensic Engineers as Board Certified Diplomate

Allegheny Design Services’ president David R. Simpson, P.E., was recently accepted into the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) as a Board Certified Diplomate in forensic engineering. NAFE is an organization established to identify professional engineers having qualifications and expertise as practicing forensic engineers. To qualify, the member must demonstrate the appropriate education, experience and…

Capito Introduces Legislation to Modernize Approval Process for New Pipelines

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced legislation today to modernize and improve the timeframe for the approval of new pipelines. The Oil and Gas Production and Distribution Reform Act strengthens the role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to better coordinate government agencies involved…

Governor Tomblin Hosts State’s First Work Force Summit

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, in conjunction with the West Virginia Workforce Planning Council, today hosted the state’s first Workforce Summit, a comprehensive review of the state’s workforce development efforts. The event included an overview of initiatives to meet the needs of West Virginia’s workforce, as well as the training needs of new and expanding businesses…

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week this week with special activities and guests at the state’s Welcome Centers. National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition established by Congress in 1983 to promote the impact of travel and tourism on the economy. This year’s theme, “Travel is _______________,” encourages travelers…

Justin Seibert of Direct Online Marketing Named SBA’s 2015 Entrepreneurial Success of the Year

Justin Seibert, president of Direct Online Marketing (DOM) in Wheeling, West Virginia is the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office 2015 Entrepreneurial Success of the Year.  Seibert was nominated for the award by Chad Remp from Wheeling Truck Center, SBA’s 2014 Exporter of the Year. Seibert, a West Virginia native,…

Neighborhood Investment Program Workshop Registration Deadline is May 25

Nonprofits and community groups that want to apply for the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) tax credit voucher program must register by May 25 for one of three workshops. Attending a workshop is mandatory to be eligible to apply for NIP tax credits. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit WVDO.org/NIP  by Monday, May 25. The workshops…