Marshall to Graduate 1,642 Students in Commencement Ceremonies May 9
More than 1,600 Marshall University students will graduate Saturday, May 9, in a pair of commencement ceremonies at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in downtown Huntington. For the fourth consecutive year, Marshall will conduct two commencement ceremonies on the same day. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for bachelor’s and associate degree candidates, and a 2 […]
WVU Tech Updates Tuition and Fee Schedule
The West Virginia University Board of Governors approved tuition and fee schedules for the WVU system, including West Virginia University Institute of Technology, on Friday, May 1, 2015. Students attending WVU Tech will not pay more in academic program fees for the 2015-2016 academic year. However, tuition will increase by less than five percent, amounting […]
Governor Tomblin Appoints Steven Shaffer to Represent 52nd District in West Virginia House of Delegates
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin announces the appointment of Steven Shaffer to represent the citizens of the 52nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Shaffer’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Williams. Shaffer’s appointment is effective immediately. “Steven is a longtime resident of Preston County who, while serving as Tunnelton […]
Delano’s Furniture & Mattress Named as Exclusive Area Retailer of ‘Almost Heaven’ Signature Mattress Collection
For over 40 years, the Delano’s brand has been a part of the Preston County business community. The family-owned stores were originally named for West Virginia native Delano Fultz. Over the past twenty years, Delano’s son Kent and daughter-in-law Melissa have built their business into what is now Delano’s Furniture & Mattress. Their two retail […]
New Business Coaches, Network Coordinator, Join WVSBDC to Assist State’s Small Businesses
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) has appointed new business coaches and a network coordinator to assist small businesses across the state. Steve Johnson serves as the new WVSBDC network coordinator for the statewide program. He provides a communications link between the lead center based in Charleston and the business coaches in the […]
WVSBDC Joins Celebration of America’s SBDC 35th Anniversary
This year marks the 35th anniversary of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), which represents the nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. America’s SBDC is the largest technical assistance program for small businesses in the country. The West Virginia SBDC is an Accredited Member of America’s SBDC network. In recognition of the anniversary as […]