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The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to helping small businesses compete for and win federal contracts that could take them to the next level. SBA announces free web-enabled training led by instructors from Stover & Associates, Inc. for early January. Registration is limited, join online today at http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com. Available online seminars include: How…
A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Cabell 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.…
WV50 is a “visit a state park” discount rate promotion to encourage friends, families and meeting planners to use lodge facilities in January. “Reduced rates can be a very effective way to can encourage visitors to come to state parks at a time they might not normally consider,” said Paul Redford, district administrator with the…
By Amy Arnett In 2012, Lincoln and Amanda Wilkins purchased Blackwater Brewing Company in Davis, WV. The brewhaus has become a cozy spot for locals and travelers alike to enjoy great craft beer with some of Lincoln’s own menu concoctions. “There’s a lot of psychology behind my tastes, which change seasonally and with mood,” says…
Dr. Zachary Loughman, assistant professor of biology at West Liberty University, has been selected as one of the five finalists for West Virginia’s 2014 Professor of the Year. “I congratulate Dr. Loughman on this honor. He is devoted to his students, his research, and the field of biology and this distinguished honor recognizes his exceptional…
By Governor Earl Ray Tomblin This week, it was my privilege to join executives and key leadership from Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation in announcing the company’s decision to relocate its North American headquarters to West Virginia. With this investment, Diamond Electric’s West Virginia facility has grown to be the company’s largest production operation in the…