Chief Marketing Officer, Peoples Bank By Maggie Hatfield Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography. Originally from Denver, CO, Kevin Eagan, chief marketing officer for Peoples Bank, has been following in his father’s footsteps for as long as he can remember. From admiring his hard work at an early age to changing his career path to…
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine By Olivia Miller Photo by Tracy A. Toler Photography. As a lifelong West Virginian, Lisa Costello has always valued her Mountaineer heritage. “To me, the Mountaineer spirit embodies what my parents instilled in me at a young age—a strong work ethic, determination to succeed…
To achieve greatness, society relies on individuals who are willing to inspire change and movement toward a better vision. These changemakers can be found across the country, and West Virginia is no exception. In fact, many young professionals promote success and prosperity in the marvelous Mountain State. West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine works to illuminate these incredible individuals by recognizing 10 remarkable leaders with its Young Guns honors program each year.
Over 1 million new businesses will be started in the U.S. by the end of 2021. Of these, over half will end up failing within 10 years. A few reasons for failure include a lack of capital, insufficient management, vague business planning or fiscal irresponsibility. Many of these failure-fueling issues can be averted through proper education, support and planning. Countless resources are available for startups to help them create a strong foundation to begin their venture, giving them a better opportunity for success.
Across West Virginia, a simple idea has taken root. For the Mountain State to become a place where startup companies and innovators thrive, entrepreneurship must be taught at every level of the education system and supported by state and local government and the business community at large.
Where town and country intersect with bustling city streets and quiet winding backroads, you will find historic Cabell County. Bound by the mighty Ohio River and anchored by Huntington, the second largest city in the Mountain State, Cabell County is rich in history with ties to the Civil War and early Appalachian life.