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In an effort to increase continuing education and professional development opportunities for the tourism industry, the West Virginia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (WVACVB) recently established a scholarship program for WVACVB members. “Our membership includes many small-to-medium-sized CVBs who do not have the resources to attend educational conferences and programs,” said Peggy Myers-Smith, WVACVB president.…
KeyLogic Systems, Inc., a leading professional services and engineering firm, has been recognized with two prestigious national honors. In May, KeyLogic was awarded the 2015 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Prime Contractor of the Year for providing outstanding goods and services to our customers. In June, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized KeyLogic as…
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Friday July 10, 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…
This week, West Virginians across the Mountain State are celebrating Independence Day with family and friends. Whether your summer plan includes taking a long weekend to explore some of what our state has to offer or making plans for annual family get-togethers, I encourage you to be smart and safe this holiday weekend and all…
West Virginia State Parks is encouraging the use of life jackets as part of Operation Life Jacket. Lakes and streams are some of the most popular attraction in the system’s 49 areas. West Virginia’s state parks offer a wide range of recreation opportunities in natural bodies of water. “We have some of the best lakes…
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today ordered State flags at all state-owned facilities be lowered from dawn to dusk Tuesday, June 30, 2015, the day of services for Sergeant Kenneth Ronald Berry, with full military honors ceremonies by the Honors Guard of the West Virginia Army National Guard. “Joanne and I were truly saddened to hear…