Fostering Entrepreneurship to Look More like America
By Natalia Olson-Urtecho The world has its eyes on the United States’ entrepreneurial economy, but America needs to do more to ensure we’re tapping into our full potential. That’s why President Obama recently hosted the first-ever White House Demo Day, where startup founders from all walks of life and across the country showcased their savvy […]
Cheers, West Virginia! Fairs and Festivals for the Best Drinks in the Mountain State
Across the country, home brewing and craft beer have exploded as favorite pastimes and popular hobbies, and West Virginia is no exception. From mouthwatering food to art, music and entertainment, experience the diverse craft beer community or the elegance of a crisp glass of homegrown wine at these upcoming fairs and festivals.
In the Chef’s Corner: Table 9
Morgantown’s first gastropub has a flare for new, unique American cuisine and tailors the menu to coincide with the seasons in West Virginia and local farms.
Sole Man
From his office in the City that Never Sleeps, Dave Gruver is helping UGG Australia expand its consumer reach while mentoring the next generation of the fashion industry. For this Maryland native with strong West Virginia roots, where you come from is just as important as where you want to go.
STEM, STEAM and Everything in Between
The movement to incorporate additional science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses has served as a catalyst for educating West Virginia’s new work force. With the addition of the arts, turning STEM into STEAM, educational institutions are working to highlight and encourage the implementation of these fields.
Pushing for Progress
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts has spent more than 30 years working to make life better for West Virginians, and his expertise allows him to help make the Mountain State an attractive home for future generations.
