WVSU President Named to National Council for Land-Grant Universities
West Virginia State University (WVSU) President Anthony L. Jenkins has been selected to serve on the Council of 1890 Universities Executive Committee of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). The APLU is a research, policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada and […]
Adventures on the Gorge Gears Up for Gauley Season
For whitewater rafting competitor and long-time Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) river guide Jo-Beth Stamm, Christmas Day this year is Sept. 8. That’s the first day of the legendary 22-day Gauley Season when Stamm and her fellow guides lead hardy adventurers through nearly 100 rapids – including nine Class Vs – on a 25-mile stretch […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Weirton
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 17, Hancock County. The workshop will be held at the West Virginia Northern Community College, Room 209B, 150 Park Avenue, Weirton. Business Coach Ed Powell will lead the session. To register, visit www.wvsbdc.com and click […]
WVDO Jeff Vandall Appointed to Sales Director Post for West Virginia Development Office Business and Industrial Development Division
Kris Hopkins, executive director of the West Virginia Development Office, announces Jeff Vandall to fill the newly created post of sales director for the West Virginia Development Office Business and Industrial Development Division. “Jeff has extensive experience working with North America’s largest corporations and a successful career leading technical, financial and sales teams,” said Hopkins. […]
Todd Hooker Named to Lead WVDO’s Business Retention and Expansion Team
Todd Hooker has been appointed as deputy director, Business and Industrial Development (BID) with direct responsibility over the Business Retention and Expansion team. A division of the West Virginia Development Office, BID aggressively markets and promotes West Virginia to attract new industries and support existing businesses. “After decades of service in business development, Todd is […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Franklin
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Pendleton County. The workshop will be held in the Pendleton County Economic Development Authority building, 100 Thorn Creek Road, Franklin. Business Coach Lindsey Teets will lead the session. To register, visit the WVSBDC website […]