West Virginia Hive Hosts ‘Coffee Talks’ Session in Fayette County for Networking Opportunity for Business Owners
West Virginia Hive, a program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), will continue its county-by-county “Coffee Talks” sessions with an event in Fayette County at Smithers Wellness Place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 5, 2023. These gatherings are popular networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners to meet and […]
Marshall Announces Rebranding of RCBI to Reflect Growth and Importance of Economic and Workforce Driver
Marshall University President Brad D. Smith joined campus and community leaders, policymakers and team members of the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) on Thursday to announce a new name for the long-time institute, which now will be known as the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center. The announcement comes after approval from the Marshall Board of Governors […]
WesBanco Named One of the World’s Best Banks by Forbes
WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced its affiliate, WesBanco Bank, has earned a spot on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks list for the fifth consecutive year. WesBanco was one of only 75 banks in the United States included in the 2023 rankings, which are based on customer satisfaction and consumer feedback. […]
West Virginia Hive, WV Community Development Hub, WVU Tech Collaborate and Engage Leaders in Board Positions
The West Virginia Hive recently added Katie Loudin of the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Jen Wood of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) to its board of directors. The WV Community Development Hub concurrently added Judy Moore, executive director of the WV Hive and deputy director of the New River Gorge […]
West Virginia State University Returning to Charleston with WVSU Downtown
West Virginia State University (WVSU) announced plans this week for WVSU Downtown, a new center to be located at 107 Capitol St. in the heart of downtown Charleston, WV. WVSU President Ericke Cage was joined by Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and other local officials in making the announcement at the future site of the […]
Marshall to Host 20th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser April 21 at Pullman Square
The Marshall University School of Art and Design will host its 20th annual Empty Bowls pottery sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the gazebo at Pullman Square in downtown Huntington. Bowls crafted by Marshall art students will be sold for $20 each, with proceeds going to the Facing Hunger […]