WELLWVU Carruth Center Accredited by International Association of Counseling Services

The West Virginia University Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services has been accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services. The Carruth Center, which is part of WELLWVU, was evaluated by IACS against high standards of counseling practice and was found to offer competent and reliable professional services to its clientele. “James Carruth and…

The Year in Review: Business Preparedness Lessons Learned from 2012 Disasters

Last year small businesses nationwide faced challenges recovering from economic losses caused by disasters like Hurricane Sandy, tornadoes, and the drought that affected much of the continental United States. “All told, 11 disasters in 2012 caused $1 billion or more damages and affected many business owners across our Mid-Atlantic region,” said Regional Administrator Natalia Olson-Urtecho.…

SBA Offers Webinar on Loan Programs for Native American Community Lenders

Community lenders that want to increase their lending to small businesses in Native American communities are invited to attend a U.S. Small Business Administration webinar Jan. 16 on programs geared toward providing financing and technical assistance ideal for traditionally underserved communities. The webinar will focus on using SBA’s Microloan and Community Advantage Pilot Loan programs…