Tourism Day at the Legislature Draws More than 200 Industry Representatives to State Capitol
More than 200 tourism industry representatives gathered at the State Capitol to advocate for the industry as part of Tourism Day at the Legislature Monday, Feb. 12. The annual event is designed to raise awareness of the significant economic impact of tourism in West Virginia. This year’s focus was on the $8 in tax revenue […]
Bowles Rice Names Kayla Cook as Diversity Pathfinder
Kayla Cook, an attorney in the firm’s Morgantown office, has been selected to be a member of the 2018 class of Pathfinders, a program designed by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) to train early-career attorneys in critical career development strategies, including leadership and the building of professional networks. “This is a great honor […]
WVSBDC Offers Online Option for Business Fundamentals Workshop
Busy would-be entrepreneurs have a flexible option to learn the fundamentals of starting a business. An online version of the business fundamentals workshop is available from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC). The participant will be able to start, stop and resume the workshop any time. With his or her unique login created […]
WVU Tech Launches New Degree Program in Construction Management
This fall, college students aiming for a career in construction will have a chance to begin a bachelor’s degree program in construction management at WVU Tech. The only four-year construction management degree in the state, the new program will train students to be technically competent, safety-focused and quality-centered construction practitioners. The program will teach students […]
Professor Shares Military Research with International Audience
West Liberty University faculty member Dr. Meleesa Wohleber recently shared her research with elite military soldiers at an international meeting, the 4th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance, held in Melbourne, Australia. “I applaud Dr. Wohleber on her recent research and presentation in Australia. It was an incredible opportunity to represent West Liberty University professionally,” […]
Off the Clock: After-Hours Conference Fun

For many, having to attend a business conference or retreat can seem more like a chore than the opportunity it presents. In order to help turn that
stigma around and give your employees something to look forward to, plan your next getaway at one of these venues where the local communities are ripe with opportunity for a variety of extracurricular, off-the-clock adventures.