Back to Work 50+ Information Session on August 6

Kanawha Valley residents who are 50 or older and unemployed are invited to attend a BACK TO WORK 50+ Information Session on Wednesday, August 6, at BridgeValley Community and Technical College, Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston.  The session is scheduled from 9 – 11:00 a.m. in Room 006. Attendees will learn about effective job search […]

SBA Provides Free Government Contracting Training

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.  During the months of July and August, SBA holds free web-enabled training led by instructors from Stover & Associates, Inc.  Registration is limited, join online today at http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com. Available online […]

Getting More Loans into the Hands of the Underserved

By Natalia Olson-Urtecho As Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administrator’s mid-Atlantic Region, it’s my job, and the job of the agency, to help as many entrepreneurs as possible access the capital they need to start or grow their businesses.  We know we’ve made gains in expanding our programs, but there is still more to […]

Rising to the Challenge

By Earl Ray Tomblin Nationwide, the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program transforms the lives of at-risk youth through training and mentoring, empowering cadets with the confidence they need to succeed and the skills to make positive contributions in their communities. Since the program’s inception in 1998, the successes of its graduating cadets are incredibly impressive. […]

Entrepreneur’s Café Set for July 16

Unlimited Future Inc. and Generation Huntington are teaming up to bring you the Entrepreneurs’ Café.  This event will take place on Wednesday, July 16th at noon at the Cabell County Library (455 9th St, Huntington). Three businesses are scheduled to make presentations as they compete for two cash prizes at the event, which encourages the […]

Korean War Veterans Being Honored During Concord University Ceremony

In honor of Korean War Veteran Recognition Day in West Virginia (July 27) Concord University is hosting a ceremony on Friday, July 25. The brief program will begin at 12 noon in the Wilkes Family Chapel in University Point. The public is invited to the ceremony. All veterans, especially Korean War veterans, are encouraged to […]