As countries around the world work to repair economies upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war between Russia and Ukraine is creating even more difficulties while exacerbating existing issues, including worker shortages; commodity, transportation and inventory disruptions; and the highest inflation rate in a generation in the U.S.
A group of entrepreneurial friends is at the center of the revitalization taking place in Greenbrier County. When Clay Elkins, J.W. Groseclose and David Bostic came up with an idea for a new brewery, they decided from the start that they always wanted it to be more than just a place that crafted and served beer. They wanted it to be a place that brought people together.
As a representative of a leading coal and gas production state, Congresswoman Carol Miller wants to promote the use of American energy around the world.
Miller is part of the bipartisan Congressional Energy Export Caucus.
President & Founder, The EdVenture Group, Inc. By Arianna Whitehair “We have the opportunity to be a voice of inspiration to someone every day. The more we do to encourage others to believe in themselves, the more fulfilled our lives will be,” says Lydotta Taylor, president and founder of The EdVenture Group—a nonprofit organization driving…
Curator, West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History By Arianna Whitehair “It is important to give back because in my life, so much has been given to me. God has abundantly blessed me.” This gratitude is what drives Randall Reid-Smith, who is currently serving his 17th year as commissioner and curator for the West…
President, West Virginia Region, Huntington Bank By Jamie Null Chad Prather loved sports and math as a child. Decades later, Prather is using those skills. He’s replaced his jersey with a suit, is still leading a West Virginia team and is still doing math. “As president of the Huntington Bank West Virginia Region, I lead…