Center for Rural Health Development Hosts Annual Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
Rural health leaders, community members and organizations, along with public health board and executive leaders met at Stonewall Resort & Conference Center in Roanoke, WV, on April 28 and 29 for the annual Appalachian Health Leadership Forum hosted by the Center for Rural Health Development to discuss how to improve the health and economic opportunities […]
West Virginia Hive Hosts ‘Coffee Talks’ Session in Fayette County for Networking Opportunity for Business Owners
West Virginia Hive, a program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), will continue its county-by-county “Coffee Talks” sessions with an event in Fayette County at Smithers Wellness Place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 5, 2023. These gatherings are popular networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to meet and […]
Marshall Announces Rebranding of RCBI to Reflect Growth and Importance of Economic and Workforce Driver
Marshall University President Brad D. Smith joined campus and community leaders, policymakers and team members of the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) on Thursday to announce a new name for the long-time institute, which now will be known as the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. The announcement comes after approval from the Marshall Board of Governors […]
WesBanco Named One of the World’s Best Banks by Forbes
WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced its affiliate, WesBanco Bank, has earned a spot on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks list for the fifth consecutive year. WesBanco was one of only 75 banks in the United States included in the 2023 rankings, which are based on customer satisfaction and consumer feedback. […]
West Virginia Hive, WV Community Development Hub, WVU Tech Collaborate and Engage Leaders in Board Positions
The West Virginia Hive recently added Katie Loudin of the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Jen Wood of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) to its board of directors. The WV Community Development Hub concurrently added Judy Moore, executive director of the WV Hive and deputy director of the New River Gorge […]
West Virginia State University Returning to Charleston with WVSU Downtown
West Virginia State University (WVSU) announced plans this week for WVSU Downtown, a new center to be located at 107 Capitol St. in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV. WVSU President Ericke Cage was joined by Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and other local officials in making the announcement at the future site of the […]