West Virginia Farmers Market Association Hires New Executive Director
The West Virginia Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) has hired a new executive director. This organization helps many markets across the state start, grow, and thrive. Since being founded in 2007, this association has helped over 80 markets across the state learn better business practices and community organization. The WVFMA has encouraged growth among members by […]
New members appointed to WVSBDC Advisory Board
West Virginia Small Business and Development Center Director Kristina Oliver today announced the appointment of five new members to the WVSBDC Advisory Board. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide counsel and guidance to the WVSBDC. The Board encompasses a diverse network of experienced business owners and key leaders from organizations representing small […]
Falletta Named Director of Counseling and Wellness at D&E
Margaret Emanuel Falletta, a provisionally licensed counselor, has been appointed director of counseling and wellness services at Davis & Elkins College. In this role, she provides individual and group counseling services to the college community as well as prevention and outreach programming that promotes mental wellness. Falletta brings a background in youth counseling in both […]
Mountaineer Brand Products Grows into Expanding West Virginia Business
Eric Young’s search for quality, budget-friendly beard products led to starting his own company in 2013. Young runs Mountaineer Brand Products with sister and business partner Meredith Young. The company soon outgrew the kitchen where the startup began and by 2014 had set up shop in a new building in Shepherdstown. The Mountaineer Brand line […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hardy County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Hardy County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The […]
Lost & Found: My Travel Checklist
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. You know the easy stuff: turn your cellular data off, confirm your […]
