Philanthropy WV’s Annual Conference Launches in Huntington

West Virginia’s foundation and corporate giving community descends on Huntington Tuesday through Thursday for Philanthropy West Virginia 2016 Annual Conference.  The conference convenes private, family, corporate, community and public grantmaking foundations, corporate giving programs, and individual philanthropists for two days focusing on community revitalization and professional training. The conference is taking place October 25th-27th at the…

Stonewall Resort’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Culinary Event

Stonewall Resort’s culinary team and a host of area breweries and spirit providers have teamed up to present a culinary extravaganza the weekend of November 11-12 featuring two events: a Yuengs & Wings Pairing Friday, Nov. 11 and the third annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ culinary event, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The weekend kicks off…

53rd Annual Marshall International Festival Returns to Big Sandy Arena

The 53rd annual Marshall University International Festival, sponsored by the Center for International Programs, returns to the Tri-State community from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Huntington’s Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to purchase food tickets at the event to…

The Reverend Dr. De La Torre to Present Phipps Lecture on Immigration

The Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, professor of social ethics and Latinx studies at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo., an award-winning author and scholar activist, will deliver the Phipps Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 3 in The Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum in Myles Center for the Arts on…

West Virginia Company Researches Tools to Diagnose Stroke

Biotechnology company CereDx is developing medical tests to enable doctors to quickly detect whether a patient has had a stroke. Quick diagnoses and emergency treatment can greatly improve a stroke victim’s chances to survive and recover. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control…

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 8, in Hampshire County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop…