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Mountain State Insurance Agency, Inc., was founded in 1917 in Montgomery and is privately owned by 7th generation West Virginian, Ross Johnson. Since relocating to Charleston in 2000, the independent insurance agency has grown considerably with a focus on public works contractors and the natural gas industry. The agency is committed to technical competence through…
In just over a year and a half, West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Coach Lindsey Teets has helped approximately 80 businesses obtain access to more than $3 million dollars in capital, provided over 1,000 hours of coaching to clients in various industries and aided those businesses to hire and/or retain 50 employees.…
Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ, TASE: MYL) recently announced that it is working to provide aid to those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria in Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas. To date, the company has shipped more than 6 million doses of medicine, including anti-infective, cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic, gastrointestinal, hematological and respiratory medications, to aid…
Governor Jim Justice and Secretary of Commerce H. Wood Thrasher recently announced that the West Virginia Great Barrel Company will build a manufacturing facility in Greenbrier County. The 90,000-square-foot plant will be situated on a 23-acre site in White Sulphur Springs. “We have had a lot of good news lately,” said Gov. Justice, citing the…
In a time when West Virginia is becoming stronger, the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards showcase the best of the Mountain State. At the recent Philanthropy WV Annual Conference, four tremendous leaders and community collaborations were honored for their impact on West Virginia’s citizens and communities across the Mountain State. The Spirit of Philanthropy awards are…
Defense in Depth (DID) is a 19,000+ square foot, $10 million, state-of-the-art shooting, safety training and retail firearms facility. The construction phase is nearly complete and the facility is scheduled to open around Thanksgiving in the Sabraton area of Morgantown. This new, high-tech shooting range facility has sixteen, 25-yard shooting lanes with private, bullet-proof stall…