Beckley ARH Moves to Add Needed Cardiology Services

Beckley ARH (BARH) Hospital has applied for a certificate of need from the West Virginia Health Care Authority for critically-needed cardiology services. Approval would allow the hospital to provide therapeutic percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a non-surgical, life-saving medical procedure for heart attack victims.  The procedure opens a blocked or narrowed artery to restore blood flow […]

Opportunity Zone Prospectus in Wood County Receives Recognition

The Wood County Economic Development Office and Downtown PKB, Parkersburg’s Main Street Community, recently completed a marketing prospectus booklet, the first in the state of West Virginia, highlighting the two Opportunity Zones in Wood County. In 2018, the City of Parkersburg was awarded two Opportunity Zone designations out of 55 statewide. The City’s Downtown Central […]

West Virginia University announces new leadership at Reed, Statler colleges

 Diana Martinelli, who has played a critical role in adapting and expanding curriculum at West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, was named dean of the school today (May 1). Martinelli, who has served as associate dean since 2012, succeeds Maryanne Reed, recently named WVU’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs.  Also, Earl Scime was appointed interim dean of the Statler College […]

Concord University’s Department of Business Recognized by ACBSP

Concord University’s Department of Business in now accredited through ACBSP, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, an honor that recognizes the department’s superior curriculum and faculty. ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body and the only organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs. Dr. Susan Robinett, […]

Opportunity Zone Prospectus in Wood County Receives Recognition

The Wood County Economic Development Office and Downtown PKB, Parkersburg’s Main Street Community, recently completed a marketing prospectus booklet, the first in the state of West Virginia, highlighting the two Opportunity Zones in Wood County. In 2018, the City of Parkersburg was awarded two Opportunity Zone designations out of 55 statewide. The City’s Downtown Central […]

Local Businesswoman Named National Top Entrepreneur and Marshall University Commencement Speaker

A leading national digital technology magazine has recognized Charles Ryan Associates (CRA) co-owner and CEO Susan Lavenski as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs. Lavenski, a Lewisburg native and two-time graduate of Marshall University, was recently named one of Industry Era magazine’s “2019 10 Best Entrepreneurs of the Year.” https://www.industry-era.com/vendor-2019-Entrepreneurs-The-Role-Model-for-All.php   Lavenski also has garnered state recognition, having been […]