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Morgantown, the home of West Virginia University, has once again been recognized as one of the top 20 college towns in the country by the American Institute for Economic Research. The town ranked fifth in “brain drain or gain” (year-over-year ratio of population with B.A. degree living in the area), sixth in cost of living…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is asking holiday shoppers to add something extra to their lists: Small Business Saturday. The nationwide event takes place on Nov. 30, and is an excellent way to support local businesses across West Virginia, the governor said. “Local merchants provide important jobs, goods and services,” Gov. Tomblin said. “West Virginia’s small businesses play…
The West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold two free workshops on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Lewis County Senior Center in Weston. SBA Regional Administrator, Natalia Olson will be in attendance for both events. Both workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is requested at www.wvscore.org.…
West Virginia University has been ranked 41st in the U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Best Colleges for Veterans in the national universities category. This ranking adds to a long list of WVU veterans achievements, including being named a military friendly school by G.I. Jobs Magazine for the fifth-consecutive year, as well as being ranked…
With the holiday season approaching, West Virginia University Extension Service experts recommend looking to local small businesses to purchase gifts or ingredients for meals. “When you choose to purchase from a small business instead of a large national chain, you invest directly into the local economy, creating vigorous growth for small towns and local businesses,”…
Jackson Kelly continues to be highlighted for client service excellence according to reports recently released by two national organizations. For a third year, Jackson Kelly has been named in The BTI Client Service A-Team. In the newly-released BTI Client Service A-Team 2014, the firm was recognized for delivering superior client service – delineated by clients…