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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by the State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Phares, representatives from Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, presented the 2013 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, Michael Funkhouser, with$5,000 and a new Toyota vehicle. “Our state teachers dedicate themselves to molding the minds…
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched its 2013 Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative, formerly known as e200, in 27 cities and communities across the country. Since 2008 the initiative has trained more than 1,300 promising small business owners in underserved communities, and continues to expand its impact helping small businesses grow and create jobs. The…
Krystle Davis, event and building operations manager with the Marshall University Foundation since July 2009, has accepted the position of program director of scholarships and donor relations with the foundation. Christine Anderson, assistant vice president for development with the foundation, said Davis started her new job Friday, Feb. 15. “I look forward to the personalized…
Northwestern Mutual is honoring Huntington resident Thomas R. Wilmink, CLU®, ChFC® affiliated with The Dobbs Financial Group – a Northwestern Mutual office based in Barboursville – with its 2013 Southern Region Annuity Leader Award. This honor recognizes Wilmink for an outstanding year of performance with Northwestern Mutual, serving the financial security needs of others throughout…
Northwestern Mutual is honoring Ripley resident James S. Dobbs, CLU®, ChFC® affiliated with The Dobbs Financial Group – a Northwestern Mutual office based in Charleston – with its 2013 Southern Region Managing Partner Leader Award. This honor recognizes Dobbs for an outstanding year of performance with Northwestern Mutual, serving the financial security needs of others…
Dr. L. Marshall Washington, vice president of the Lancaster Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College in Pennsylvania, has been selected to serve as the third president of New River Community and Technical College. Washington’s appointment was announced following approval by the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education at a special meeting on…