GoToWV Hosts Go Outside and Ski

The West Virginia Division of Tourism (GoToWV), in collaboration with Governor Tomblin, the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, Winterplace Ski Resort and ski instructors from across the state, today hosted “Go Outside and Ski” at Winterplace Ski Resort to recognize Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. “The ski industry is a valuable asset to our…

SBA Releases Late January Schedule of Government Contracting Training

The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to helping small businesses compete for and win federal contracts that could take them to the next level.  SBA announces free web-enabled training led by instructors from Stover & Associates, Inc. for late January.  Registration is limited, join online today at http://sbaworkshops.stoverteam.com. Available online seminars include:   Construction…

Workforce Investment Board, WVU Parkersburg Partner to Help Residents Become Job Ready

Mid-Ohio Valley job seekers visiting the Workforce Investment Board location at the Lakeview Center in Parkersburg can now use an interactive kiosk to learn more about education and training opportunities available through West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The sleek, touch-screen kiosk allows individuals to submit an enrollment application with the touch of a button. “Because…

SBA Elevates Millennial Entrepreneurs

By Natalia Olson-Urtecho “Millennials,” those born between 1980 and the mid-2000s, are the largest generation in the U.S., representing one-third of the total U.S. population in 2013. Their unprecedented enthusiasm for technology has the potential to spark change in traditional economic institutions and the labor market. The priority they place on creativity and innovation make…