West Virginia Small Business Development Center Earns National Accreditation
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center has earned full accreditation from the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the national accrediting body for Small Business Development Centers under contract from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Federal statute mandates that every five years, SBDC programs undergo a robust review to continue program eligibility and funding. […]
Downtown Charleston ArtWalk Returns
Downtown Charleston will celebrate its vibrant creative community at ArtWalk Thursday, April 21 from 5-8 p.m. at participating galleries, studios and businesses. The April 21 Downtown Charleston ArtWalk will feature the following exhibits: Art Emporium – Award winning photographer Betty Rivard will present the exhibit “Mostly WV Landscapes” at the Art Emporium. The exhibit includes […]
Celebrate Spring During New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend
Celebrate spring in Appalachia at the 13th Annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend, April 22-24, 2016, sponsored by the National Park Service in cooperation with area West Virginia state parks and attractions. The weekend invites exploration of the area’s natural diversity at programs in New River Gorge (NRG) National River, Babcock State Park, Carnifex Ferry […]
Marshall’s Lewis College of Business Offers New Entrepreneurship Major
The Marshall University Lewis College of Business will offer a new entrepreneurship major in West Virginia beginning next fall. This new program will prepare the next generation of students for economic change in the state, according to Dr. Jonathan Butler, assistant professor of entrepreneurship in the college. “The continued economic viability of the state really […]
Spring Cabin Special Rates at West Virginia State Parks
Spring is an opportunity to enjoy newly blooming wildflowers, fishing, kayaking, birding or hiking, and West Virginia’s state parks are making it more affordable with special rates for cabin rentals in April and May. “Rentals of two or more nights are discounted on most Sundays through Thursdays at our cabins,” said State Parks District Administrator […]
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia to Develop Food and Farm Trail
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages industry partners to submit events, attractions and/or destinations to be considered for the West Virginia Food and Farm Trail which will highlight agritourism in the state. “Our research has shown that travelers seek out real food and farm experiences – whether it’s picking your own fruits and vegetables at an […]