Carrie White to lead WVU Idea Hub as assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and innovation
West Virginia University Provost Joyce McConnell announced today that the former director of the WVU LaunchLab, Carrie White, has been named assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and innovation at the University. White was selected to fill this open position following a national search. “This is a crucial time for fostering an entrepreneurial spirit at WVU […]
Lincoln County Leads in New Business Growth for September 2018
Lincoln County led in new business growth for September 2018 with a total of five new businesses, according to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. That equates to a 1.36 percent growth. The Secretary of State’s Business & Licensing Division reported Summers, Boone, Roane and Jackson counties also had notable growth in September. The […]
Shepherd to host regional literature fair October 27
Shepherd University’s Department of Education, Division of Graduate Studies, and the West Virginia Reading Association are sponsoring a regional literature fair for elementary and middle school students on Saturday, October 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Student Center Storer Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. The literature fair gives students the […]
West Virginia ‘GEAR UP’ partners with West Liberty University to award $1,000 scholarships to West Virginia high school juniors
Today, nine West Virginia students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship on behalf of West Liberty University. The university made the announcement during the annual Student Leadership Academy event at the Clay Center. The event, which was hosted by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission’s (Commission’s) federally funded “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)” initiative, invited 1,400 11th […]
Lyle Smith Named Resident Director of Merrill Lynch Charleston office
Merrill Lynch today announced Lyle Smith has been appointed resident director of Merrill Lynch’s Charleston office. Smith will lead the Charleston office’s team of dedicated Merrill Lynch financial advisors to continue to deliver integrated wealth management strategies to local individuals, families, and businesses. “Lyle’s proven leadership and outstanding reputation make him the perfect candidate to […]
WV SBDC offers free small business workshop in Wheeling, Oct. 31
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a free business fundamentals workshop, Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in Ohio County. The workshops will be held in the West Virginia Northern Community College B&O Building, Room 405, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling. Business Coach Donna Schramm will lead the session. The […]
