West Virginia Brewery Receives SBA Express Loan to Expand Production

Matt Kwasniewski knows beer … he also knows business. Kwasniewski is an alumnus of West Virginia University’s College of Business & Economics, graduating in 2008 with a degree in finance. The global financial crisis made it difficult for a new graduate to obtain a position in finance, and Kwasniewski ended up traveling to Montana to…

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Putnam County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 24, in Putnam County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop…

CRA Announces New Ownership Structure

We’re bursting with excitement as we invite our CRAzy family to celebrate with us today!  CRA senior managers Dustin Lanning and Alisha Maddox in the Charleston office and Matt Isner and Matt Fidler in the Richmond office are now minority owners in the firm! “It’s a GREAT day at CRA!” says Susan Lavenski, who owns…

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Kanawha County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 31, in Kanawha County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop…

WVU Cancer Institute to Celebrate 31st Annual Spring Gala

Supporters of the WVU Cancer Institute will celebrate the facility’s history of excellence in cancer treatment, prevention and research during the 31st annual Spring Gala on April 22-24 at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. This year’s event, themed “A Weekend Among the Stars,” will feature a variety of educational and cultural events, unique…

Guitars, Irish Fest & Women’s Getaway Activities at West Virginia State Parks

West Virginia state parks offer much to do in mid-March, including a guitar workshop at Twin Falls Resort, an Irish Festival at Pipestem Resort, nature activities at Blackwater Falls, a Women’s Getaway Weekend at North Bend, an Easter egg hunt at Cass Scenic Railroad and historic arts workshops at Prickett’s Fort. To learn more about…