Tourism Projects Receive Funds to Attract Visitors
West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling over $2.5 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive nearly $1.1 million in matching funds through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP). MAPP allows state tourism businesses to match their advertising dollars through partnerships with other tourism businesses and the state. Matches are based […]
Marshall University Forensic Science Center’s DNA Analysis Laboratory Designated as Criminal Justice Agency
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed S.B. 104 into law yesterday, designating the Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory of the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a criminal justice agency. This designation will allow the Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory to build upon existing capabilities and infrastructure to provide DNA testing services and foster economic development. S.B. 104 […]
West Virginia State to Host Third Annual International Human Rights Conference
The West Virginia State University (WVSU) College of Business and Social Sciences in conjunction with the National Center for Human Relations will host the third annual Conference on International Human Rights Thursday, March 31, through Friday, April 1, at the Erickson Alumni Center on WVSU’s campus. The theme of this year’s conference is “Human Rights […]
Seneca Caverns Opens Season with Adventures for All
Seneca Caverns will reopen for the season April 1 deep beneath the Allegheny Mountains. This unique West Virginia treasure provides attractions for people of all ages plus a way to experience a taste of the outdoor activities that make the Mountain State special. Seneca Caverns is located on U.S. 33 in Riverton, Pendleton County, just […]
WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Putnam County
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Putnam 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 […]
ResourceU Moving West Virginia Forward with Small Business Trainings
Leadership West Virginia (LWV) is excited to once again partner with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce to host this year’s “ResourceU: Moving West Virginia Forward” small business training series. In addition to learning the small business “how to,” LWV has included a leadership training piece at each session to encourage local leaders and business […]
