Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship to Begin July 5 at Marshall University
Marshall University will host the inaugural Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE) for West Virginia high school students July 5-26 on the Huntington campus. The GSE is a three-week educational session geared toward students enrolled in the ninth through 11th grades. Sixty students from across the state are set to participate alongside international students from China, […]
Mobile Payment Seminars for Business
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in partnership with the Robert C. Byrd Institute, and the Summers County Convention and Visitors Bureau are excited to announce the production of a seminar series for regional businesses. Throughout September, these partners will bring a seminar focusing on the ins and outs of mobile payment systems to […]
Pizatella named President/CEO of Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce
The Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced today that Jason Pizatella has been named the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2016. Pizatella succeeds Dan Kimble and most recently served as Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s liaison to the State Legislature, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Cabinet Secretary of […]
Morgantown Area Economic Partnership Launches New Regional Economic Development Website
Monongalia and Preston counties have an exciting new tool with which to attract new businesses into the region. This month, the Morgantown Area Economic Partnership (MAP), launched a brand new website showcasing the diversity, accomplishments, amenities and continued growth enjoyed by the region. ItsMorgantown.com is one part of a larger branding campaign created, designed and […]
Governor Tomblin Names Jessica Tice as Communications Director
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Jessica Tice has been named communications director. The appointment will take place effective Wednesday. “Jessica is extremely talented with an impressive background, and she will be a real asset to our senior leadership team,” Gov. Tomblin said. Tice replaces Chris Stadelman, who was named chief of staff last week. […]
Coca-Cola Consolidated Delivers Water in Aftermath of Historic Flood
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated sprang into action in June, delivering more than a quarter of a million bottles of Dasani water to those affected by the devastating floods in West Virginia. In coordination with the Emergency Management Division and the American Red Cross, Coca-Cola Consolidated organized delivery of more than 266,000 bottles of water in […]
