Governor Tomblin Joins Department of Commerce for Trade Mission to Cuba
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin returned Saturday from a two-day trade mission to Cuba, where he accompanied officials from the West Virginia Department of Commerce to pursue new trade opportunities between the state and country. The delegation was joined by officials from Pilgrim’s Pride, Multicoat and Industrial Bolting Technologies, who were all looking to grow their […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hancock County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, Hancock 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 […]
West Liberty University Establishes New Downtown Center
West Liberty University is bringing the Hilltop to Wheeling as it seeks to assist in the downtown renaissance presently taking place. “We are pleased to support the efforts of the City of Wheeling and its leaders as they look to reinvigorate downtown and we are leasing a space in the Horne’s Building that will allow […]
West Virginia State University Teams with China for Agricultural Research
A research scientist from West Virginia State University (WVSU) recently visited China to facilitate collaborations on research that would strengthen disease resistance in watermelon crops. WVSU research scientist Dr. Umesh K. Reddy was invited as a distinguished scientist by the Chinese government to advise researchers at the Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute of the Chinese Academy […]
RISE West Virginia Awards Over $1.4 Million to Flood-impacted Small Businesses
West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette today announced that RISE West Virginia has awarded more than $1.4 million to small businesses in 11 counties. RISE West Virginia is the state’s long-term recovery initiative aimed at revitalizing local economies affected by the June 2016 flooding. “We launched RISE West Virginia to help our state’s […]
Christmas Stockings for Soldiers
Send our troops a little taste of home for the holidays! Brown Funeral Home is conducting its 3rd annual Christmas Stockings for Soldiers initiative. From now through November 25th, donors can stop in to the funeral home and pick-up a free Christmas stocking to take home, decorate and stuff with Christmas cheer. You will receive a […]