Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Announces Opening of Skilled Trades Training Center in Weirton
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has announced plans to open a Jump Start Center located at 3354 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062 for those interested in a four-week Commercial Driving program. Participants receive 160 clock hours of specialized training and, upon graduation, are prepared to test on the PIA truck with a state examiner for […]
Old-time ‘Base Ball’ Game on Blennerhassett Island
An 1860s-style exhibition base ball (two words) game will be played on Blennerhassett Island State Park Sunday, June 12, 2016. The game will start at 2:30 p.m. and will take place in front of the Blennerhassett mansion. The teams will be the Ohio Village Muffins versus the Blennerhassett Island Belles. “This is an exciting game […]
Shell Says Yes to Ethane Cracker in Pittsburgh Region
“On behalf of the Pittsburgh region, we congratulate Shell on the announcement of its positive final investment decision today to build a multibillion-dollar, state-of-the-art cracker facility here. “This announcement signals Shell’s re-entry into the North American polyethylene market. The plant will be one of the largest of its kind in North America – the largest […]
SBA and AARP Renew Summer of Encore Mentoring for Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are renewing their “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events targeting entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their small business. Building on the success of last year’s “Summer of Encore Mentoring,” the SBA and AARP will match encore entrepreneurs with successful business owners, […]
Jefferson Security Bank Promotes Andrea Anderson to Vice President and Compliance Officer
Jefferson Security Bank President and CEO Cindy Kitner announced the promotion of Andrea Anderson to vice president and compliance officer. Anderson has worked for Jefferson Security Bank since 2012 and previously served as the bank’s compliance analyst. “Andrea has played a large role in ensuring our banking practices remain in compliance with the ever changing […]
Help Needed on the Front Lines of Rebuilding West Virginia’s Coalfield Communities
We are looking for a VISTA! The Innovation Acceleration Strategy (IAS) program is a year long community-based economic diversification planning process. We will be working with five communities in Southern West Virginia who are ready, willing and able to start identifying what they want to see in their community and planning on how to grow […]