College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV, and Blacksburg, VA, offices. The […]
Major DOL Apprenticeship Award to Fund National Manufacturing Hub at MAMC
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) will receive more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to develop and accelerate manufacturing apprenticeship programs nationwide, federal officials recently announced. MAMC’s new Apprenticeship Works Manufacturing National Hub will establish a National Training Academy in West Virginia to rapidly launch new apprenticeship programs while providing […]
Purpose at Work
Jason Rush, senior vice president and chief operations officer of First United Bank & Trust, is excited to announce the advancements within the retail banking division. Retail banking plays a vital role in our organization, extending far beyond transactions and numbers. Our purpose-driven approach empowers our bankers to make a significant difference in customers’ lives, […]
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers Help Secure More Than $33 Million in Grant Funding
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers co-founders Sara Payne Scarbro, from Marshall University, and Liz Vitullo, from West Virginia University (WVU), recently celebrated a major milestone in helping clients secure more than $33 million to support their economic, workforce and community development projects. Through competitive grant writing, facilitation support and project development, the Grant Centers’ staff […]
West Virginia Hive Network to Host Second Annual Network and Resource Fair in Beckley
The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting it’s second annual Network and Resource Fair, set for Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight conference center in Beckley. This event is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members to […]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Unveils New Almost Heaven Swing
The West Virginia Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems, has announced a new Almost Heaven Swing in Logan County, WV. This swing is perched upon a scenic spot along the Rockhouse Trail System and overlooks the ATV-friendly town of Man. “We are thrilled to have another Almost Heaven Swing along the […]
