SBA Extends Deadline for 2019 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations

Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline for the 2019 National Small Business Week Awards nominations.  Now, all nominations must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. EST, February 4, 2019. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their…

West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program celebrates 50th anniversary, having awarded nearly $760 million to West Virginia students

Since 1969, more than 400,000 awards have helped West Virginia students pay their college tuition, thanks to the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program (WVHEGP). College and university students, faculty and staff from across the state yesterday celebrated the 50th anniversary of this successful grant as part of the annual Higher Education Day at the Legislature. The WVHEGP is…

Clear Mountain Bank’s Smith Named New CFO

Clear Mountain Bank has announced that Jeffrey Smith has been named to the position of chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2019. Smith has held the position of controller for Clear Mountain Bank since 2013.  Roger Metheny, former CFO of Clear Mountain Bank, will remain with the bank as an executive vice president, and…