Call for 2020 National and District Small Business Week Nominations Now Open

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2020 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has celebrated the inspiring achievements of America’s small businesses and the countless contributions they make to their local communities,…

WVU Extension Service 4-H program to lead national ‘Game Changers’ science challenge

The world around us is changing at a rapid pace. With new technologies and innovative programs, the way companies do business and the skillsets they demand is also changing.  Enter West Virginia University Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development program. The group was selected – for a second year in a row – to help pique the curiosity…

Pleasants County Leads in New Business Growth for August 2019

Pleasants County led in new business growth percentage for August 2019 with a total of six new businesses registering to operate in the county, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. The number of business entities in Pleasants County grew from 165 to 171, which equates to 3.64 percent growth. The Secretary of…