WVSBDC Joins First National #SBDCDay
America’s SBDC is spearheading #SBDCDay, the first national campaign to celebrate the work of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). West Virginia’s SBDC is joining the effort. #SBDCDay is March 22, the same date that the Small Business Development Center Act of 1977 was introduced. America’s SBDC chose that date for the first #SBDCDay to unite […]
One-of-a-Kind Furniture Store Opens in Kanawha City
Refurburator, located at 3706 MacCorkle Avenue SE, is one of the newest additions to Kanawha City’s small business sector in Charleston. The company, which prides itself on repurposing, refinishing and refurbishing one-of-a-kind furniture and home décor, opened its doors late last summer. “We are thrilled to offer a service to our customers where they can […]
Matthew Cummings Takes Post as New WVSBDC Business Coach
Matthew Cummings joins the statewide network of business coaches under the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC), Director Erika Bailey announced today. “Matthew has years of experience in the finance and commercial banking fields for several institutions,” Bailey said. “The insights he brings to the table will present valuable advantages to West Virginia’s small […]
Three Honored by Women’s Philanthropy Society of Cabell Huntington Hospital
More than 250 women across the Tri-State attended the 16th annual Women’s Philanthropy Society Annual Luncheon at Guyan Golf and Country Club on Saturday, March 4, to honor three women who have made a positive impact on the community. The Christie Kinsey Focus Award, the Kitty Hage Lifetime Achievement Award and the new Abigail McNeely […]
State Film Office to Host Film Production Accounting Workshop
The West Virginia Film Office will host a two-day workforce training Film Production Accounting 101 workshop March 25-26 at West Virginia State University’s Economic Development Center (WVSU EDC) in Charleston. This hands-on skills training will be provided by film industry veteran John Gaskin, a Chicago-based film production accountant-auditor, who will focus on the skill sets […]
Shepherd Receives $142K Science Research Grant
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Division of Science and Research has renewed a grant for the third time from the Research Challenge Fund that allows Shepherd University science and mathematics students to spend the summer doing research. The $142,000, three-year grant will allow 11 students to work one-on-one with professors for eight weeks […]
