New Ownership Saves Small Town’s Only Grocery Store
The name has changed over the years, but FoodMart grocery in the town of Elizabeth has remained a cornerstone of the community for 35 years. When the owner decided to retire this year, the community was at risk of losing its only grocery store. The FoodMart will now stay in business under new ownership by […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Tucker County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Tucker 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 […]
Marshall University Medical and Pharmacy Schools Partner to Raise Men’s Health Awareness
Students with Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the Marshall University School of Pharmacy are working together to bring awareness to men’s health issues as part of the international “Movember” movement. The campaign is an extension of a successful effort undertaken last year by a student group, Men’s Health Organization (MHO), at […]
Concord University Holding Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition
Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 Concord University Student Center Ballroom 12:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch Speakers and Participant “Elevator Pitches” The semi-finals of the 11th Annual West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition will be held at Concord University on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The competition is hosted by the BrickStreet Center for Innovation & […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hancock County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, 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 […]
College Application and Exploration Week: West Virginians Explore Postsecondary Options
Today marks the close of West Virginia’s seventh annual “College Application and Exploration Week,” a statewide initiative to help our students evaluate their options to pursue higher education. Students at nearly 450 schools across the state, from preschools to adult learning centers, participated in events that allowed them to begin thinking about and preparing for […]