Get Active in the Park 2017
By Melanie Seiler Together, Active Southern West Virginia (ActiveSWV), a nonprofit promoting public health in the New River Gorge Region, and the New River Gorge National River have received a second year of grant funding from the National Park Foundation’s Active Trails program for 2017. ActiveSWV’s mission is to increase opportunities for physical activity to […]
Downtown PKB Welcomes Six New Board Members
Downtown PKB is excited to announce the addition of three elected board members as well as three appointed board members. Dan Curtis, Jami Board, and Roger Lockhart were elected to its Board of Directors while Jimmy Colombo, John Reed and Lindsey Kerr Piersol were appointed to represent their respective organizations. “Downtown PKB is fortunate to […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Ohio County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 3, in Ohio 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 workshop […]
MATRIC Announces Thomas Heywood to Succeed Gregory Babe as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mid-Atlantic Technology, Research & Innovation Center (MATRIC) announced today that Thomas A. Heywood has succeeded Gregory S. Babe as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Babe served as Chairman since 2014 will remain a member of the board. “The past three years of expansion were critical for MATRIC, and we are […]
West Virginia Claims Top Spot in Blue Ridge Outdoors Readers’ Choice Awards
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia has been recognized as the “Best State for Outdoor Adventure” in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 2017 “Best of the Blue Ridge” readers’ choice awards. “It’s exciting to see Wild, Wonderful West Virginia recognized for its world-class outdoor recreation,” Commissioner of Tourism Amy Shuler Goodwin said. “Whether you’re coming here to ski, […]
Fourth Annual Mountain Music Festival at Ace Adventure Resort
West Virginia’s ACE Adventure Resort announces that over 25 bands, including headliners Umphrey’s McGee, Saturday night, and The Revivalists, Friday night, will perform June 1, 2 and 3 at the 4th Annual Mountain Music Festival in the New River Gorge. People can lock in early bird savings by purchasing festival tickets before Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) […]