Myers-Smith Appointed by Gov. Tomblin to WV Tourism Commission
WV Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Peggy Myers-Smith to the West Virginia Tourism Commission. Myers-Smith, President/CEO of the Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), will represent all West Virginia CVBs on the Commission. The private-public board serves as a board of directors for the WV Division of Tourism. Myers-Smith, a certified Tourism Marketing […]
Generation West Virginia Hosts a Day at the West Virginia Legislature
Members of Generation West Virginia will convene at the State Capitol on Thursday, January 30, 2014. In its FIFTH year, Generation West Virginia Day at the Legislature is designed to showcase West Virginia’s young talent and engage Generation West Virginia members in policymaking. This event aims to bring together young talent, those 21 to 45 […]
School of Medicine Students Successful in Specialized Match Process
Two fourth-year medical students at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have matched into ophthalmology residency positions through a specialized national matching process called the San Francisco Match. “We are very pleased with our students’ performance in the San Francisco Match,” said Dr. Marie Veitia, associate dean for student affairs. “Both students […]
Jackson Kelly Attorney Advocates for Limiting the Scope of Discovery before Advisory Committee on Civil Rules
Jackson Kelly attorney Jill McIntyre is at the forefront of a movement to amend the rules that govern civil procedure in United States district courts. On January 9, 2014, McIntyre testified at a public hearing in Phoenix, Arizona, before an Advisory Committee on Civil Rules regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. […]
SBA Webinar Series Part II: Top Reasons for Returns and Declines of Applications for the 8(a) Business Development Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration will present Top Reasons Why SBA Returns & Declines an 8(a) Application, the second of its free, two-part webinar series on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. EST. The hour-long webinar will cover: Eligibility requirements for 8(a) certification; How to present a clean 8(a) application to the SBA to enhance the […]
Four Points By Sheraton Brings New Life to Charleston House Hotel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced the launch of its rapidly growing Four Points brand in Charleston, the capital of West Virginia. Owned by BBL Hospitality, Four Points by Sheraton Charleston completed a comprehensive $15 million renovation to transform the Charleston House Hotel into the newest addition to the Four Points portfolio. Offering […]
