Charleston Area Hotel Gets Ready for a Transformation
The Wingate by Wyndham Charleston, part of the locally-owned and operated Monarch Family of Hotels, today announces plans to start a phased renovation of its entire property in preparation of its brand change to a Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott. The hotel, which was built in 1998 as a Wingate, will convert to the […]
WVNCC Club Helps Keep Homeless in Wheeling Warm this Winter
The Students Caring About Regional Social Issues (SCARSI) Club at West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) recently presented the Greater Wheeling Homeless Coalition and Youth Services System Winter Freeze Shelter in Wheeling with money and items such as hats, socks, gloves and more to help keep area residents without a home warm this winter. The […]
West Virginia Tourism Office Announces 12 Days of #AlmostHeaven Giveaways
The West Virginia Tourism Office will give away 12 West Virginia-made gifts starting today as part of its new “12 Days of #AlmostHeaven Gifts” social media campaign. The campaign serves as West Virginia’s very own version of the classic “12 Days of Christmas,” but instead of partridges and pear trees, features Country Club pepperoni rolls, […]
SBA Seeks Nominations for Veteran Small Business Advisory Committees
The U.S. Small Business Administration seeks member nominations from veteran-owned small businesses and veterans service organizations to serve on the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs. SBA also seeks member nominations from two veteran service organizations or military service organizations to serve on the Interagency Task Force for Veterans Small Business Development. Public Law 106-50, […]
Boone Memorial Hospital to Hold Annual Winter Blood Drive
Boone Memorial Hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross will hold its annual Winter Blood Drive on Friday, January 5th. Boone Memorial hosts between 2-3 blood drivers per year. “We understand the importance of blood donation and the lack thereof currently. We want to help meet that demand,” said hospital CEO Virgil Underwood. The […]
SBA Announces Veterans Business Outreach Center Funding Opportunity
Private organizations, colleges and universities, private sector firms, nonprofit organizations and state, local or tribal governmental agencies are eligible to apply for funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide training and counseling to aspiring and existing veteran small business owners as a Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC). The grant awardees will be providing […]
