West Virginia State Park Lodges to Host Bridal Expos

West Virginia State Parks have announced plans for the first-ever West Virginia State Parks Bridal Expo, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, from 1 to 3 p.m. at these participating lodge parks: Blackwater Falls, Cacapon Resort, Chief Logan Lodge, Hawks Nest, North Bend, Pipestem Resort, Twin Falls Resort and Tygart Lake. The events are free […]

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County

A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Hampshire 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 […]

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Announces Availability of New Craft Beer Guide

Wild, Wonderful West Virginia announced the new Craft Beer Guide–a traveler’s guide to the brews, breweries, and craft beer events across the state–is now available by calling 800-225-5982 and will soon be available in all eight Welcome Centers.  Request a guide online and be entered to win prizes such as tastings, brewing experiences, the opportunity […]

Global Leadership Simulcast Live 2 Lead Coming to Morgantown

Live 2 Lead will be broadcast live Friday, Oct. 7, at Chestnut Ridge Church in Morgantown. The worldwide leadership simulcast event, hosted by LEAD Leaders Network, is a development experience to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools and key take-a-ways to inspire and motivate you professionally and personally. Hear from world-class leadership experts John […]

Marshall University has $397.7 Million Economic Impact

Marshall University contributed approximately $397.7 million to West Virginia’s economy and supported 3,267 jobs in 2014, according to a report released today. The research by the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) showed that West Virginia’s 21 public institutions of higher education collectively contributed approximately $2.7 billion to the state’s economy […]

West Virginia’s Public Higher Education Institutions have $2.7 Billion Impact on State

West Virginia’s 21 public institutions of higher education contributed approximately $2.7 billion to the state’s economy in 2014, according to a report released today by the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER). The research also showed that the public institutions supported 22,000 jobs. The study, commissioned by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy […]