Spilman Thomas & Battle Adds Talent to West Virginia Offices
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC (Spilman) announced that five new team members have joined the law firm, adding depth to its litigation, corporate, and labor and employment law services. Lara R. Brandfass joins the firm’s Charleston office. Her primary area of practice is general defense litigation. She earned her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from […]
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, […]
Community College Educates Students on Student Loans, Decreases Default Rate
While the student loan default rate is decreasing nationwide, the state of West Virginia has the second highest default rate in the country at 16.2 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Default occurs when a student loan recipient enters repayment after graduation or from withdrawing from class, but does not make a payment […]
Sharon Stratton Selected as West Virginia 2016 State Star
America’s Small Business Development Centers will recognize Small Business Coach Sharon Stratton as West Virginia’s 2016 State Star, state director Kristina Oliver announced today. America’s SBDC annually recognizes an outstanding SBDC member from each SBDC throughout the country. These individuals will be celebrated at a special reception during the 36th Annual Conference, September 19-22, 2016, […]
