Governor Tomblin, Department of Commerce Celebrate West Virginia’s Top Exporters

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, along with West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette, today awarded the International Market Entry Award to 37 companies from across the Mountain State. These awards honor West Virginia companies that successfully exported to a new country. In 2015, West Virginia companies exported more than $5.8 billion in products to…

Mon Power & Potomac Edison Invest in Upgrades at Harrison and Fort Martin Power Stations Companies

Earlier this year, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill that allowed utility companies to fast-track recovery of costs for upgrades to existing power plants if the upgrades help keep West Virginia coal miners working. The bill is already doing what was intended. FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison recently submitted a request to…

West Virginia Center for Nursing Awards $225,000 in Scholarships

The West Virginia Center for Nursing announced today that 76 students will receive funds totaling $225,000 as part of the Nursing Scholarship Program. The program, which is administered by the West Virginia Center for Nursing in conjunction with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, helps licensed practical, registered, masters and doctoral nursing students pursue their…

Gateway Home Care Achieves ACHC Accreditation

Gateway Home Care, an affiliate of WVU Medicine, has achieved accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Achieving accreditation is a process where healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.…