WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Wheeling
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will offer a Business Fundamentals workshop 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Ohio County. The workshop will be held at the West Virginia Northern Community College B&O Building, Room 405, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling. Business Coach Donna Schramm will lead the session. To register, […]
Women’s Giving Circle Awards Grant to Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia
The Women’s Giving Circle of North Central West Virginia recently awarded a $3000 grant to Girls on the Run (GOTR) of North Central West Virginia, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Program participants develop their confidence, learn about building healthy relationships and participate in a community service […]
Marshall University Providing Monitoring and Assessment Support to Opioid Epidemic Quick Response Team
Marshall University is providing key support for a collaborative effort among law enforcement, medical care providers, mental health agencies and university researchers to bring a rapid response to the opioid epidemic in Huntington. The Quick Response Team (QRT), a multifaceted and multidisciplinary team that provides support to individuals within 72 hours of experiencing a drug […]
Charleys Philly Steaks Opening at Huntington Mall
Charleys Philly Steaks, home to the #1 Cheesesteak in The World, is opening its first Huntington-area location at the Huntington Mall on December 18, 2017. For more than 30 years, Charleys Philly Steaks has been serving up its famous Philly Cheesesteaks made with 100% USDA Choice Beef or 100% All-White Meat Chicken and fresh toppings, […]
Nonprofit Finds Creative Way to Boost Beer, Wine and Spirits Businesses
An Appalachian nonprofit is getting creative to help tastemakers start and grow their boozy businesses. The Progress Fund’s new Craft Beverage Fund connects West Virginia and Pennsylvania brewers, distillers and winemakers with the financing they need to grow. “Drink crafters are community anchors,” said David Kahley, President & CEO of The Progress Fund. “We think […]
New Learn and Earn Gives Back to Students
Learn & Earn grants are an incredible opportunity for employers in West Virginia to have the chance to train ideal future employees. Employers select students who are studying at a local community and technical college (CTC) and are reimbursed from grant funding for up to half of the student’s wages while that student works for […]
