Moving the Mountain State Forward
In April, West Virginia Executive (WVE) asked its readers to share their opinions on the 2017 legislative session, including which bills they strongly opposed or supported and ideas for addressing the state’s budget deficit. The request was made in an effort to create conversation about opportunities—both missed and explored—in an effort to help steer the […]
Higher Education Policy Commission Reports Increase in Student Success Rates Following Education Reform
More Mountain State students are succeeding in college thanks, in part, to an overhaul in the way entry-level courses are taught. Earlier today during a meeting of the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), state officials announced that recent efforts to reform developmental, or “remedial,” education are helping more students pass first-year math and English courses. […]
Marsa Myers shines as WVSBDC 2017 State Star
America’s Small Business Development Center will recognize Business Coach Marsa Myers as West Virginia’s 2017 State Star, announced Erika Bailey, state director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. The 2017 State Stars will be recognized during the America’s SBDC 37th Annual Conference this September in Nashville, Tennessee. Each year, the national organization recognizes […]
BlaineTurner Advertising Employees Receive Google Certification
BlaineTurner Advertising (BTA), a full-service marketing and public relations agency, recognizes employees, Ashley Willard, Media Coordinator, and Clarence Pearson, Web Project Manager, for receiving Google Analytics and Google Mobile Sites certification. Willard passed the Google Analytics Individual Qualification exam, which is a 70-question assessment including concepts such as planning and principles, implementation and data collection, […]
Industry Outlook: Forecasting West Virginia’s Future
West Virginia’s economic woes have been the cause for much concern for several years. With a population that is both aging and shrinking, a major drug epidemic and the challenges facing the state’s extraction industry, it’s no wonder the state faced a $500+ million budget deficit for 2017 and is facing an even larger revenue shortfall for 2018.
Bridging West Virginia’s Employment Gap
At a time when transitioning to West Virginia’s new economy and retaining young talent are of critical concern to decision makers and businesses alike, connecting private sector employers with West Virginia’s national service alumni, such as AmeriCorps volunteers, is a viable opportunity that could be a game changer for the Mountain State.