Opportunity Zone Prospectus in Wood County Receives Recognition
The Wood County Economic Development Office and Downtown PKB, Parkersburg’s Main Street Community, recently completed a marketing prospectus booklet, the first in the state of West Virginia, highlighting the two Opportunity Zones in Wood County. In 2018, the City of Parkersburg was awarded two Opportunity Zone designations out of 55 statewide. The City’s Downtown Central […]
Local Businesswoman Named National Top Entrepreneur and Marshall University Commencement Speaker
A leading national digital technology magazine has recognized Charles Ryan Associates (CRA) co-owner and CEO Susan Lavenski as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs. Lavenski, a Lewisburg native and two-time graduate of Marshall University, was recently named one of Industry Era magazine’s “2019 10 Best Entrepreneurs of the Year.” https://www.industry-era.com/vendor-2019-Entrepreneurs-The-Role-Model-for-All.php Lavenski also has garnered state recognition, having been […]
Camping reservations now online for all West Virginia State Parks
Campers can now reserve campsites online before they set out for the great outdoors thanks to an upgraded reservation system launched today. “Our state parks and forests are a cornerstone of West Virginia’s tourism industry and improving the way people plan their trip is going to make visiting Almost Heaven that much more of a […]
Official Children’s Choir of West Virginia Announces Sweet Melodies in Spring Concert
The Appalachian Children’s Chorus (ACC) will perform Sweet Melodies in Spring, Saturday, May 4th, at 6:30 pm at the Bible Center Church at 100 Bible Center Drive in Charleston. The concert is presented by Huntington Bank. All military patrons will again be granted free admission. A portion of the concert will feature selections from part of the Appalachian […]
Appalachian Heritage Cook-Off
The time is approaching when Fort New Salem will once again celebrate the foods of our past. May 11 will start the day with the preparation of early 19th century food to be followed by cooking it over open fires and hearths. The smell and the taste of our fore mothers cooking will bring memories […]
The West Virginia Breast Health Initiative, Inc. (“WVBHI”) Announces the 2nd Annual Race for the Ribbon to end Breast Cancer Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex
WVBHI, is celebrating its Annual “Race for the Ribbon” event this coming Saturday, May 4, 2019. Opening Ceremony starts at 8am and 5k Walk/Run starts precisely at 9am. People can register or make a donation by visiting our website at www.wvbhi.org Online registration closes on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at midnight, however you can still […]