Wellkids summer fitness program

The Wellness Center at WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center announces a youth summer fitness program, Wellkids Fun In Training (F.I.T.).  Children between the ages of 5 and 11 can participate in this fitness program.  Wellkids F.I.T. was created as a workout for kids while their parents, grandparents or caregivers are working out in the fitness…

West Virginia’s “Business Startup Wizard” Earns Another National Award for Innovation

WV One Stop Business Director Jason Parsons and Business & Licensing Specialist Chad Miller were in New Orleans today to accept an award from the International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) for an innovation referred to as “the Business Startup Wizard.” IACA recognized the Business Startup Wizard initiative as a 2019 Merit Award winner. The…

Grant Funding Available for Next Round of Economic Development of Abandoned Mine Lands

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) is taking applications for a portion of $25 million in grant funding available for economic development projects. The economic development projects must be located on or adjacent to mine sites that ceased operations prior to the signing of the…

WVU Parkersburg to host teen tech and 3D printing academies in July

With more young adults considering careers in the technology industry, West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development Division, in partnership with FirstEnergy, is offering two summer academies focusing on inspiring and engaging teenagers through hands-on learning in computer science and 3D printing. The first program to take place is Teen Tech Academy, running…