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YMCA of Kanawha Valley honored K. Richard C. Sinclair as the 2013 Spirit of the Valley recipient at an August 21, 2013 luncheon. The Spirit of the Valley campaign recognizes an individual from the community that has exemplified what Saint Francis described as a life of “charity and wisdom, patience and humility.” The campaign also…
Fifth Third Bank today announced the launch of the Fifth Third Stand Up To Cancer Debit MasterCard. Stand Up To Cancer is a groundbreaking initiative that facilitates scientific collaboration to accelerate innovative cancer research and bring new therapies to patients quickly. Fifth Third Bank is the first card issuer to offer a Stand Up To…
Pietro Fiorentini USA plans to build a manufacturing facility in the Three Springs Business Park in Weirton. The $9 million plant is expected to create up to 41 jobs in phase one and up to 150 when fully operational. Parent company Pietro Fiorentini S.p.a., based in Italy, is a world leader in the production of…
Area Development, a leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has honored West Virginia with a Silver Shovel award. The award is presented in recognition of states that have achieved significant success in terms of economic impact and jobs creation. This marks the first time in the award’s eight-year history that West Virginia has…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced today that in 2012, West Virginia exports reached a record level for the third consecutive year. Figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce show the state’s exports grew from $9 billion in 2011 to $11.3 billion in 2012. West Virginia companies exported to 136 countries during the year. “During 2012,…
Hanapin Marketing has announced its 2013 Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising expert rankings. Once again, Direct Online Marketing President Justin Seibert has been selected as being among the most influential across the globe. He ranked #11 in 2013, moving up from #25 in 2012. “I’ve been involved in PPC since 2001 and the industry’s never…