West Virginia is paving the way in a new sector of business and commerce called financial technology, or fintech—an emerging industry that uses technology to streamline activities in finance.
Though the average consumer may not be aware of this new term, fintech is already a part of many daily transactions by making financial services accessible from an app or website. The term includes any technology used in the financial services industry.
Located in Huntington, WV, Christopher’s Eats is an upscale American restaurant fueled by its community. Christopher’s serves fresh, homemade cuisine with a mission of bringing people together. A relaxed and eclectic atmosphere creates a beautiful yet approachable space that lets customers lose themselves in their culinary experience.
For the past two years, West Virginia’s two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities have been learning to navigate higher education during a global pandemic. The people, businesses and organizations of the Mountain State are known for their fighting spirit and innovative approach to problem solving, and through that lens, the staff at West Virginia Executive magazine decided to reach out to the education community to find out what unique solutions have been implemented.
In the winter of 2018, I purchased a state parks poster from Charleston print shop, Basecamp Printing Company. The poster features an outline of West Virginia and numbered pins where all the state parks are located. There are 34 state parks, nine state forests and two rail trails that make up the state parks system. As a lifelong West Virginian, I had no idea there were so many places that fell under the state parks umbrella. This poster purchase set in motion the idea of trying to visit all 45 destinations.
Fulfilling work, good wages, a strong connection to community and reliable internet service—these are just a handful of the things young workers want. While retaining young talent is on the wish list of many West Virginia companies and economic developers, there is one group with an inside perspective to make it happen and some dynamic efforts are already underway.
“Walking through the main entrance of Adaland Mansion will open the door on a true Christmas wonderland for our guests,” according to Adaland Mansion Executive Director JoLynn Powers. Sparkles from twinkling lights, brilliant reds abounding in every room, garlands of greenery and holly, multiple trees decorated with their own personalities and mantels filled with holiday…