West Virginia Manufacturers Need Nearly 7,000 Jobs Filled Over 3 Years
West Virginia manufacturers say they need an additional 2,700 full-time workers over the next 12 months and nearly 7,000 over the next three years, according to a new survey conducted by the Marshall University Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER) for the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC). The majority of respondents indicate they expect […]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Announces $20,000 in Scholarship Awards for Four Students
Four in-state students attending West Virginia University (WVU) studying landscape architecture are receiving $5,000 each, thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix scholarship program. The WVNLA board of directors approved their applications at its October 22 meeting. Robert Gompers, WVNLA president and owner of Highland Landscaping in Buckhannon, WV, […]
West Virginia Hive to Showcase Local Small Businesses at Saturday’s Bridge Day Celebration
Local residents and visitors attending this Saturday’s Bridge Day celebration will have the opportunity to meet local entrepreneurs supported by the West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority. Four thriving small businesses are being showcased at the West Virginia Hive Booths 190-192 on the south side of the […]
UC Marathon Earns Prestigious Certification, Opening Door to World-Famous Races
The University of Charleston (UC) Marathon doesn’t take off until 2026, but it’s already racing into the spotlight. The UC Marathon has officially been designated as a USA Track & Field (USATF)-certified course, meaning runners can use their results to earn coveted spots in world-renowned races, including Boston, Chicago, New York and London. The certification […]
Huntington Federal Welcomes Greg Mick as Vice President and Business Development Officer
Huntington Federal Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Greg Mick as vice president and business development officer. Mick’s responsibilities will focus on building customer relationships in Putnam County and developing Huntington Federal’s presence in Mason County, WV. “Knowing Greg’s deep roots in Putnam County and his proven record of community banking leadership, […]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Launches New Movement to Position West Virginia as one of America’s Top State Parks Experiences
The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of their new brand and website, Love WV State Parks. The new brand was developed to create better awareness to facilitate support and love for West Virginia State Parks. The new website may be found at lovewvstateparks.com. The website and branding were created […]