China Energy and West Virginia Announce Framework to Invest $83 Billion in Shale Gas and Chemical Manufacturing Projects
The West Virginia Department of Commerce today announced China Energy Investment Corporation Limited’s plan to invest $83.7 billion in shale gas development and chemical manufacturing projects in West Virginia. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed West Virginia Secretary of Commerce H. Wood Thrasher and China Energy President Ling Wen sign a […]
$83.7 Billion Energy Investment Boosts State, WVU on World Stage
West Virginia’s presence on the world energy stage jumped significantly Thursday (Nov. 9) as China Energy Investment Corp. Ltd., one of the world’s largest energy companies and a long-time research and development partner of West Virginia University, announced an agreement that will bring $83.7 billion to the state. WVU will work closely with the state […]
Marshall’s Lewis College of Business Launches New Online MBA Program
Marshall University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program will offer a new online option in spring 2018. It will be taught by full-time university faculty and will complement the current M.B.A. offerings for working professionals. Students will complete their degrees in two years with same academic requirements as those taking classes on a campus, according […]
Secretary Warner Reports 625 New Businesses in West Virginia for October
Three counties saw the most percentage growth in business registrations for October and 625 new businesses got their start statewide according to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The Secretary of State’s Business & Licensing Division reported that the top three counties for business growth in October are Clay County with 2.02 percent growth, […]
Innovation and Design: Building Schools for Tomorrow in West Virginia
By Ashley Smith School buildings play a major role in the learning process. Think back to your grade school days. Do you remember walking through the front door? The sound of the lockers closing in the hallway? How the desks were oriented toward the front of the classroom? So many of those visceral memories are […]
Governor and First Lady Justice Invite West Virginians to Submit Photos for Military, First Responders Recognition Trees
Gov. Jim Justice and First Cathy Justice are inviting all West Virginians to honor the state’s military men and women and first responders by submitting photos to be showcased on the two recognition trees located in the Governor’s Reception Room during the upcoming the holiday season. “We owe everything to our state’s service men and […]