October 14, 2016 – West Virginia Executive Magazine

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Spilman Thomas & Battle Adds Talent to West Virginia Offices

Business NewsBy cyndee October 14, 2016 Leave a comment

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that five new team members have joined the law firm, adding depth to its litigation, corporate, and labor and employment law services. Lara R. Brandfass joins the firm’s Charleston office. Her primary area of practice is general defense litigation. She earned her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from…

Lost & Found: Chatting About Tunisia with Chedi

Executive ExclusivesBy cyndee October 14, 2016 1 Comment

By Katie Allie These are my stories from the road and hard-won guidance from a thoughtful traveler. If I’m making you curious about getting lost and finding the good stuff in this great big world we all share, then I’m doing something right. When I travel, the friendly West Virginian in me likes to chat.…

West Liberty University Graphic Design Students Share Skills with Community

Business NewsBy cyndee October 14, 2016 Leave a comment

West Liberty University senior graphic design students are now offering their skills to non-profit groups and startup companies in the Ohio Valley. “Every fall, for nearly 20 years now, our students have assisted hundreds of non-profits and startups with logos, posters, brochures, billboards, book covers, presentations, signage and websites. It’s a perfect outreach to our…

SBA Announces $18.8M to Support Small Business Trade Growth

Business NewsBy cyndee October 14, 2016 Leave a comment

Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), today announced $186,500 to support export growth among small businesses in West Virginia. The funding was awarded through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). “Exporting provides tremendous opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power can be found outside…