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What are the biggest and most common mistakes business owners make when facing down a disaster event? It could be flooding caused by a big hurricane, or the loss of sensitive and vital data inflicted by a hacked account. How you respond within the first few hours of the incident can either make your company…
MVB Financial Corp., (OTC Markets Group OTCQB: MVBF), today announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the northern Virginia residential mortgage company Potomac Mortgage Group, LLC (PMG), with offices in Fairfax, McLean and Reston. MVB will be purchasing PMG for approximately $19 million in cash and MVB common shares. The addition of PMG is expected to be accretive…
With the National Hockey League lockout approaching its fourth month and small businesses across the country on ice, the U.S. Small Business Administration is prepared to help the affected local businesses. In the 23 cities that host NHL teams, SBA representatives will be reaching out over the coming weeks to business owners to provide counseling sessions…
When the discounts and coupons have expired and cyber thrill is gone, there’s still one shopping experience to consider–discovering a new activity or hobby. “Bird watching, hiking, disc golf, surveying for eagles or owls and other outdoor (and indoor) activities are organized and offered at many of West Virginia’s state parks in wintry months,” said Sissie…
Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV) will meet with area leaders to discuss the current federal budget debate in Washington and the effects of the fiscal cliff at the John XXIII Pastoral Center on Hodges Road in Charleston beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday, December 3, 2012. Testimonials will be given by those who would be…
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium based at West Virginia University has been recognized with a prestigious national award for creating an innovative education package that provides electric vehicle safety training to America’s first responders. The organization won its second National Excellence in Training Award in the past five years from the Automotive Training Manager’s Council, this time for…