WVU Parkersburg celebrates Women’s History Month with symposium of local women in academia, government and media
West Virginia University at Parkersburg will recognize and celebrate National Women’s History Month with “The Climb Symposium” on Tuesday, March 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the college theater (room 1305). Sponsored by the WVU Parkersburg Social Justice Committee, the event is free and open to the public. “The Climb Symposium: A Celebration […]
Feast in the Field
By Elizabeth Riffle Four West Virginia companies from different areas and industries are collaborating on an event to remember. September 2019 will mark the first bison feast at Riffle Farms in Terra Alta, WV. The farm dates back to 1851. Jimmie and Liz Riffle are the fourth military family to live and work the property, […]
SBA Offers Government Contracting Training
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office (SBA), Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation host a free HUBZone workshop March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Sulphur Springs Civic Center. HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification provides small businesses advantages when bidding on […]
March 26 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day
March 26 is American Diabetes Association (ADA) Alert Day and Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network’s Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program is working with patients, healthcare providers and community organizations in West Virginia to raise awareness, share information about how to lower risk factors for getting diabetes, and help those who have diabetes learn to […]
Financial Literacy Class shows how to plan smart, avoid scams
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is offering a financial literacy class to members of the public to highlight financial challenges and pitfalls and present tips to avoid them. The free class will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m., at the Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, Charleston. The program is […]
Free leadership training to provide physical activities across Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
Now Accepting applications for volunteers Active SWV Community Captains Beckley, WV, March 19, 2019- Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) Community Captains are champions of their communities who want to lead others to healthier and active lifestyles. They remove barriers preventing people in our community from being active by providing free weekly and monthly physical […]