WVSOS Business & Licensing Division to Recognize Businesses and Organizations That Have Been Operating in WV for 100 or More Years

There are more than 117,000 entities properly registered to conduct business in West Virginia.  Those entities include for-profit corporations as well as charities and non-profit organizations. The WV Secretary of State’s Office is responsible for the proper registration and licensing of each of those business entities.  The WVSOS Business & Licensing Division (B&L Division) maintains…

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…

Water Safety Weekend Launches Summer Season into Full Swing at New River Gorge National River

Summer is almost here and it’s the perfect time to explore parks like New River Gorge National River. Stop by a park visitor center to find out how to explore the area’s rich natural and cultural history on your own outdoor adventure, or join a free guided activity. To kick-off a safe and fun summer…

Voters Believe Natural Gas Will Play Biggest Role in the Future of the State’s Economy

A recent statewide public opinion poll conducted by the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association (WVONGA) shows voters believe the natural gas industry will play the biggest role in the future of the state’s economy. In looking for solutions to economic concerns, a plurality of West Virginia voters (41%) believe the natural gas industry…