SBA Finalizes Rule Adopting Changes to Contracting Program for Women-Owned Small Businesses
An interim final rule published in the Federal Register and effective immediately will amend regulations to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program allowing for greater access to federal contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) signed in January. The interim final rule […]
Concord University Board Of Governors Selects Dr. Kendra Boggess As Its Choice For Interim President
The Concord University Board of Governors (BOG) has appointed Dr. Kendra Boggess as the University’s interim president, contingent upon approval by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC.) The action was taken during the Board’s Thursday, May 2, 2013 meeting on the Athens campus. Dr. Boggess is currently serving as Concord’s interim vice president […]
Obama Administration Announces Nearly $200,000 To Continue Helping Homeless Persons And Families In West Virginia
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $181,788 in a second round of grants to support local homeless and service programs in West Virginia. Provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care programs, funding announced today will ensure these homeless assistance programs remain operating in the coming year. “These investments in housing the […]
InnerAction Media client Mon General Hospital recognized nationally for excellence in healthcare marketing
Mon General Hospital today was the recipient of two national awards for excellence in healthcare marketing. The winning ad campaign was created by their agency InnerAction Media, a Morgantown, West Virginia based media marketing firm. The Thirtieth Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, received nearly 4,000 entries in this years competition, making the […]
WEST VIRGINIA TO HOST APPALACHIAN BASIN EXPO AND CONFERENCE FUELING VEHICLES WITH NATURAL GAS
Hundreds of natural gas and automotive industry professionals from across the nation are expected to attend the inaugural event – “Appalachian Basin NGV Expo and Conference”- May 13-15 at the Charleston Civic Center in West Virginia. Hosted by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), this conference brings […]
Pickering Associates Wins 2013 Placemaker Award of Excellence for West Virginia’s Only LEED Platinum Certified Residence
Dr. Charles Pickering and Pickering Associates were awarded the West Virginia Green Works 2013 Placemaker Award of Excellence for the states only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certified residence. Dr. Charles Pickering and Pickering Associates developed 12 Faith Meadows to show the community an example of new and innovative processes in sustainability. […]
