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 […]
Marshall University and YMCA Offer 6th Annual Bike Camp for Special Needs Children
Marshall University’s College of Health Professions is hosting the “Lose the Training Wheels” camp July 18-22 and for the first time, the university has partnered with the Phil Cline Family YMCA to host the summer sessions. Volunteers in the program teach participants with disabilities how to independently ride a two-wheel bicycle. It is in its […]
Medical Community Invited to Test Drive the Da Vinci Robot
Cabell Huntington Hospital was the first to bring da Vinci® robotic surgery to the region in 2006 and has performed numerous surgeries, perfecting the brilliance of minimally invasive technology. The community is invited to see and experience how our surgeons provide treatment in the operating room through a hands-on demonstration. The da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical […]