April 6, 2016 – West Virginia Executive Magazine

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WVSU Extension Service Hosting Free Agriculture Workshops

Business NewsBy cyndee April 6, 2016 Leave a comment

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service will present a free series of workshops to help beginning and experienced gardeners learn a variety of agricultural growing and harvesting techniques on Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14, beginning at 10 a.m. on the WVSU campus in Institute. The workshops will include sessions on topics such…

Complete the FAFSA, Pay for College

Business NewsBy cyndee April 6, 2016 Leave a comment

A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Earning a skillset certificate or college diploma is one of the most promising pathways to a bright and prosperous future for our state and our students. Research shows that graduating from college is one of the best chances students today have to get a stable, good-paying job…

ResourceU is Coming to Morgan County

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Morgan County Agenda The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs, WV 110 South Washington Street Berkeley Springs, WV Friday, April 22, 2016 2-5 p.m. 2:00 Services of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Mary Hott, Regional Small Business Coach 2:20 Projects in the Community and Why Good Community Leadership is Important – Lori…

April National Donate Life Month

Business NewsBy cyndee April 6, 2016 Leave a comment

April is National Donate Life Month. Over 121,000 people are currently awaiting an organ transplant in the United States. On average, 22 people die every day waiting for a lifesaving organ that doesn’t become available in time. LifeNet Health, a federally designated organ procurement organization, is partnering with WVU Medicine University Healthcare during the month…

SBA, Tech Titans Help Small Businesses Go Digital

Executive ExclusivesBy cyndee April 6, 2016 Leave a comment

By Natalia Olson-Urtecho Using digital tools, small businesses today can offer customized delivery options for customers and manage employee payroll with a swipe of a screen or click of a button. “Smart” tools are helping small employers compete with big firms, churning up dollars that stay on Main Street and spurring local economies. Whether small firms…