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Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, in conjunction with the West Virginia Workforce Planning Council, today hosted the state’s first Workforce Summit, a comprehensive review of the state’s workforce development efforts. The event included an overview of initiatives to meet the needs of West Virginia’s workforce, as well as the training needs of new and expanding businesses…
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week this week with special activities and guests at the state’s Welcome Centers. National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition established by Congress in 1983 to promote the impact of travel and tourism on the economy. This year’s theme, “Travel is _______________,” encourages travelers…
Justin Seibert, president of Direct Online Marketing (DOM) in Wheeling, West Virginia is the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office 2015 Entrepreneurial Success of the Year. Seibert was nominated for the award by Chad Remp from Wheeling Truck Center, SBA’s 2014 Exporter of the Year. Seibert, a West Virginia native,…
Nonprofits and community groups that want to apply for the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) tax credit voucher program must register by May 25 for one of three workshops. Attending a workshop is mandatory to be eligible to apply for NIP tax credits. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit WVDO.org/NIP by Monday, May 25. The workshops…
From May 13-June 3, 2015, American Public University in Charles Town, WV will hold Eptic-Dynamic Entrepreneurship. This workshop will focus on value proposition, business model canvas and lean startups and will be hosted by Eptic Eastern Panhandle Technology Innovation Center. Workshops will be held Wednesday nights from 6:30-9 p.m. Workshop Information The workshop is designed to…
Muriale’s Restaurant in Fairmont, WV is the winner of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office 2015 Family-Owned Small Business of the Year. Rocco Muriale, owner and second generation family member, was nominated for the award by Tina Shaw, President of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce President. Muriale’s Restaurant is a full…