Corporate Connections
When I was acquiring a business six years ago, one of the people involved with the deal suggested I explore a business networking organization called Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
West Virginia’s Economy
After being battered in the second half of 2012, West Virginia’s economy appears to be making a turnaround in 2013, according to the latest economic data.
Risk Management In Human Resources
One of the most important aspects of any business owner’s job is to minimize risks when dealing with human resources (HR) issues. Many have learned the hard way that treating a crisis once it arises puts the company on the fast track to trouble. Experience shows that companies need to work proactively to discover potential problems and handle them immediately.
Concord University Launching Entrepreneurship Initiative
Concord University will officially launch an Entrepreneurship Initiative on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. The program begins at 9 a.m. in Room 304 of the Rahall Technology Center on Concord’s Athens campus. The initiative, coordinated by Concord’s Division of Business, is made possible through support from the Shott Foundation and other resources. Along with benefitting Concord’s…
Haygood to Headline University of Charleston Speakers
Washington Post writer, movie producer and author of the new book “The Butler: A Witness to History,” Wil Haygood will kick off the 2013-14 University of Charleston Speaker Series sponsored by Dow Chemical Company Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 24. UC will host a book signing for Haygood in UC-Charleston’s Riggleman Hall’s Rotunda in Charleston, W.Va.,…
15 Stunning Scenes from the Mountain State
For the Summer 2013 issue of West Virginia Executive, we asked our readers for their best scenic photos of the Mountain State, and we were not disappointed! With more than 500 images of wildlife, wild flowers and wild adventures epitomizing our Wild and Wonderful state, our staff had a difficult time selecting their top 15 for the print version. We had so many incredible images, we decided to take to the Web to share more of the submissions we received.