Statewide agriculture competition to reward student innovation
The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and a statewide group of partners announce the fourth-annual Student Ag Innovation Challenge to encourage problem-solving and innovation among West Virginia students interested in agriculture. Students in grades seven through 12 are eligible to compete for cash prizes including a $500 grand prize. The competition emphasizes solving an agriculture […]
LaBrosse Named 2020 CASA Volunteer of the Year
CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) recently announced the winner of the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award. Pati LaBrosse of Martinsburg was honored with the award for her heroic and significant contributions to the organization and serving as a high-impact advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. LaBrosse has served as a […]
WV Business & Industry Council Elects Mike Clowser Chairman
The West Virginia Business & Industry Council (BIC) announced today that Mike Clowser has been elected Chairman of the organization. He succeeds Chris Hamilton, Senior Vice President of the West Virginia Coal Association, who has served in the position since 2012. “I’m honored to be chosen by my business trade association and government relations peers […]
WV Hive Recognizes Analabs, Inc. of Beckley As Its 2020 Small Business of the Year
Judy Moore, director of the West Virginia Hive Network in Beckley, cited Kelli Harrison of Analabs, Inc. as its 2020 Small Business of the Year awardee. Moore said companies, partners, and higher education institutions are recognized by the leadership of the West Virginia Hive annually. “While we announced these over-achievers on October 16th at the […]
Garver Named Director of Retirement Plan Services
McKinley Carter Wealth Services announces the promotion of Monica M. Garver, CPA, CFP, AIFA, CDFA to director of the firm’s Retirement Plan Services (RPS) division. As RPS Director, Garver works with the executive team to oversee all retirement plan services and components, and their delivery to the firm’s Retirement Plan clients. Additionally, she works as […]
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups Can Be a “Lifeline” During the Pandemic
Being an Alzheimer’s caregiver can be difficult and most people do not understand unless you have been one. That’s where support groups come in. As MaryJo Moorhead said, “You can sit with a group of people and there is nothing you can say or do that someone hasn’t said before or done before.” That is […]