Purpose at Work
Jason Rush, senior vice president and chief operations officer of First United Bank & Trust, is excited to announce the advancements within the retail banking division. Retail banking plays a vital role in our organization, extending far beyond transactions and numbers. Our purpose-driven approach empowers our bankers to make a significant difference in customers’ lives, […]
Community Revitalization Plan Unveiled for Smithers and Montgomery, West Virginia
The cities of Smithers and Montgomery announce the release of Destination Hope: Smithers & Montgomery Intergenerational Gateway Community (SMIGC) Plan, using Dynamis Advisors’ Healthy Village model. Supported by The Center for Rural Health Development, a nonprofit located in Hurricane, WV, and funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, the […]
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers Help Secure More Than $33 Million in Grant Funding
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers co-founders Sara Payne Scarbro, from Marshall University, and Liz Vitullo, from West Virginia University (WVU), recently celebrated a major milestone in helping clients secure more than $33 million to support their economic, workforce and community development projects. Through competitive grant writing, facilitation support and project development, the Grant Centers’ staff […]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport Records Significant Growth in Passenger Traffic in May
May was a busy month for air travel at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW), with Memorial Day kicking off the start of summer travel and significantly boosting passenger traffic. The airport experienced a record month for enplaned passengers, with a total of 19,606 boarding aircraft. Overall, more than 38,735 travelers passed through the airport […]
West Virginia Hive Network to Host Second Annual Network and Resource Fair in Beckley
The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting it’s second annual Network and Resource Fair, set for Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight conference center in Beckley. This event is free and open to the public, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members to […]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Unveils New Almost Heaven Swing
The West Virginia Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems, has announced a new Almost Heaven Swing in Logan County, WV. This swing is perched upon a scenic spot along the Rockhouse Trail System and overlooks the ATV-friendly town of Man. “We are thrilled to have another Almost Heaven Swing along the […]
