WV small businesses economic impact recognized on #SBDCDay

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) joined the national recognition of #SBDCDay, Wednesday, March 20, during a proclamation ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Jim Justice declared March 20 as Small Business Development Center Day. The governor issued a proclamation which states “the Mountain State understands the importance of supporting entrepreneurship as one…

WVU Parkersburg celebrates Women’s History Month with symposium of local women in academia, government and media

West Virginia University at Parkersburg will recognize and celebrate National Women’s History Month with “The Climb Symposium” on Tuesday, March 26, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the college theater (room 1305). Sponsored by the WVU Parkersburg Social Justice Committee, the event is free and open to the public. “The Climb Symposium: A Celebration…

SBA Offers Government Contracting Training

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office (SBA),  Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation host a free HUBZone workshop March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Sulphur Springs Civic Center. HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) certification provides small businesses advantages when bidding on…

March 26 is American Diabetes Association Alert Day

March 26 is American Diabetes Association (ADA) Alert Day and Quality Insights Quality Innovation Network’s Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program is working with patients, healthcare providers and community organizations in West Virginia to raise awareness, share information about how to lower risk factors for getting diabetes, and help those who have diabetes learn to…

Financial Literacy Class shows how to plan smart, avoid scams

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is offering a financial literacy class to members of the public to highlight financial challenges and pitfalls and present tips to avoid them. The free class will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m., at the Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, Charleston. The program is…

Free leadership training to provide physical activities across Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties.

Now Accepting applications for volunteers Active SWV Community Captains Beckley, WV, March 19, 2019- Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) Community Captains are champions of their communities who want to lead others to healthier and active lifestyles. They remove barriers preventing people in our community from being active by providing free weekly and monthly physical…