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A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, August 2, in Ohio 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…
Clear Mountain Bank has promoted Bo Burnside to the position of mortgage loan specialist. In his position, Burnside will be responsible for originating mortgage loans and developing business with realtors, builders and home manufacturers. Burnside has been with Clear Mountain Bank since 2012, and previously held the position of personal banker at the bank’s Bruceton…
Calling all train enthusiasts! Whether you’ve been here before or you’re a first-time visitor, join us this summer for an enjoyable scenic excursion—Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad offers something for everyone! Our most popular excursion is the Trough Trip. This outstanding three-hour journey begins just north of Romney at Wappocomo Station, situated next to a charming…
Representatives from BrickStreet Mutual Insurance today announced they have finalized an agreement to acquire the workers’ compensation block of business from Pittsburgh-based HM Insurance Group (HM), a Highmark Company. This purchase involves workers’ compensation policies and accounts for approximately $120 million in premium. HM’s current workers’ compensation employees will become BrickStreet employees and remain in…
Special guest for the July Generation Charleston Gain Prosper Succeed (GPS) breakfast is Alpha Technologies President Doug Tate. The event will be held at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park, building 6000, at 8 am, Wednesday, July 13. Tate was selected as the SBA West Virginia 2016 Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year. Tate enlisted…
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are urging disaster relief applicants to complete and return the loan application forms from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Completing the loan application is a critical part of the disaster assistance process. It can keep the door open to all federal assistance, including possible additional grants, from FEMA.…