WV Regional Technology Park names Matt Ballard as new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
After a national search, the West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP or Tech Park) Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Ballard as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Ballard brings more than 15 years of experience in economic development and real estate in the region. Before joining the Park as the new CEO, Ballard has […]
First United Bank & Trust Promotes Cody Sustakoski to Vice President
Josh Bosley, Vice President and Director of Lending and Scott Hostetler, Vice President and Residential Lending Relationship Manager is proud to announce the promotion of Cody Sustakoski to Vice President and Residential Loan Originator. Cody serves the North Central West Virginia and Garrett County, MD markets. Mr. Sustakoski has 13 years of financial services experience […]
Trump Administration Invests More Than $14 Million to Modernize Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Six Rural West Virginia Communities
The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $14 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in six rural West Virginia communities. This is part of a national announcement where USDA is investing $462 million to modernize critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that […]
BlaineTurner Advertising Hires Senior Designer
BlaineTurner Advertising (BTA), a full-service marketing and public relations agency, hires Senior Designer, Daphnelys de Taylor. “BTA is excited to welcome Daphnelys to our team of designers,” said Sarah Roger, President. “Her years of experience with design and motion graphics will allow us to explore new creative opportunities as an agency.” Taylor is a graduate […]
Glenville State Expands Opportunities for Future Educators and Land Managers
By Dustin Crutchfield Glenville State College (GSC) is the only centrally located college in West Virginia. The school, located in Gilmer County, has a history dating back almost 150 years. Faculty and staff at GSC are now planning two new initiatives to assist those seeking a teaching license and for persons interested in pursuing a […]
Inaugural West Virginia Healthy People Healthy Places communities provide fresh fruits and vegetables to neighbors in need.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebrations intended to take place this spring to honor the seven communities awarded West Virginia Healthy People Healthy Places (WVHPHP) recognition had to be canceled. Given the unprecedented circumstances communities are facing as they rise to meet this health crisis, WVHPHP decided to repurpose funding that would have been […]