Five honorees for the 2020 West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards were announced during the 2020 Philanthropy West Virginia Virtual Annual Conference. “This year’s honorees are tremendous examples of generosity, impact, and community transformation in the Mountain State. Philanthropy WV is proud to announce West Virginia’s highest honor in philanthropy to these highly deserving individuals,…
By Michaela Martin This article is part of a companion series to “Engines of Economic Development: West Virginia’s Airports,” which appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of West Virginia Executive magazine. Nestled in the heart of Monongalia County, the Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is a hub for corporate and commercial air travel in North Central…
By Patricia Pagán This article is part of a companion series to “Engines of Economic Development: West Virginia’s Airports,” which appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of West Virginia Executive magazine. Tamarack is a wonderful place to rest and stretch while traveling, grab a cup of coffee and see some of the best of West…
By Shawn Long This article is part of a companion series to “Engines of Economic Development: West Virginia’s Airports,” which appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of West Virginia Executive magazine. In a quiet, unassuming city resides an airport with the reach and economic impact to rival even the largest airports in the surrounding states.…
By Amanda Larch By tapping into one of West Virginia’s greatest resources—its people—the Mountain State can continue to thrive and enhance its economy. Whether it is students, those ready to enter the workforce or those looking for a career change, West Virginia will continue to thrive and enhance its economy by investing in these resources,…
By Anna Rittenhouse To say 2020 has been an unusual year would be an understatement. Working from home, restrictions on indoor activities, outdoor gatherings limited by size—it has all required the world to get creative about how and where leisure time is spent. One thing is for sure, though: the pandemic has sent many people…