West Liberty University Graphic Design Students Share Skills with Community

West Liberty University senior graphic design students are now offering their skills to non-profit groups and startup companies in the Ohio Valley. “Every fall, for nearly 20 years now, our students have assisted hundreds of non-profits and startups with logos, posters, brochures, billboards, book covers, presentations, signage and websites. It’s a perfect outreach to our…

SBA Announces $18.8M to Support Small Business Trade Growth

Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), today announced $186,500 to support export growth among small businesses in West Virginia.  The funding was awarded through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). “Exporting provides tremendous opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs.  Two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power can be found outside…

Governor Tomblin to Lead Jobs Investment Mission to United Kingdom and Ireland

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced plans for an investment mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland scheduled for October 14-22. During meetings in London, Belfast and Dublin, Gov. Tomblin will focus on strengthening relations with companies currently doing business in West Virginia, as well as building relationships with prospective companies. Under Gov. Tomblin’s administration,…