SBA, Minority Business RoundTable Renew Partnership to Expand Outreach to Minority Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it renewed its partnership agreement with the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT) to continue joint outreach efforts to minority entrepreneurs. The strategic alliance is part of SBA’s ongoing effort to support small business development initiatives in underserved communities. The agreement allows the organizations to share resources and…

Tomblin to Present Check to Hunters Helping the Hungry

Governor Tomblin will present a check for Hunters Helping the Hungry at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, WV. Governor’s One Shot Committee members and Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro will present the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Hunters Helping the Hungry program with a check…

Capital Classic to be Preceded by Fan Celebration in South Hall

The Capital Classic, the annual basketball clash between the Marshall University and West Virginia University men’s teams, will once again be preceded by a Fan Celebration Pregame Reception for Thundering Herd fans in the South Hall of the Charleston Civic Center. The game, to be played Sunday, Dec. 14, tips off at 4:30 p.m. in…

SBA Small Business Week Nominations Due in One Month

The West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for the 2015 Small Business Week Awards. Every year since 1963, the President has called for the nationwide celebration of Small Business Week to acknowledge the significant contributions of small businesses to the nation’s economy. Nominations Due – Monday, Jan. 5,…

Brian Sarfino to Energize Terrain Park at Canaan Valley Resort

Canaan Valley Resort announces Brian Sarfino has joined the mountain operations at Canaan Valley Resort. Sarfino is the terrain park supervisor for the 2014-15 winter season, which opened Nov. 29. Previously the terrain park director at Timberline Ski Resort, Brian comes with a wealth of experience in the ski industry. “Terrain parks cater to individuals…

Theatre Company, Literacy Council Collaborate on Page-to-Stage Program

Members of the Lunar Stratagem theatre company will perform staged readings of plays written by the adult learners of the Tri-State Literacy Council next week in the culmination of this year’s Page-to-Stage program. The readings will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the downtown branch of the Cabell County Library. In the…