New resource to fuel a new West Virginia Economy: WVU Vantage Ventures celebrates launch in partnership with John Chambers

 In a major step towards helping create a new Mountain State economy driven by entrepreneurship and innovation, West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics today (Oct. 4) unveiled Vantage Ventures. Vantage Ventures is a concentrated effort to launch high impact, scalable businesses that tackle complex challenges. Housed on WVU’s campus, it will lead the way in…

Forbes Names Dinsmore among 29 Best Labor & Employment Firms in America

Forbes has named Dinsmore & Shohl LLP among the nation’s best law firms for labor and employment practice in its inaugural America’s Top Corporate Law Firms list. Of the more than 400,000 law firms across the country, 243 made the list, and a mere 29 were recognized for their labor and employment work. The list was compiled…

Marshall to hold annual health and wellness fair for employees and students

Marshall University and Marshall Health will sponsor its annual Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Memorial Student Center’s Don Morris Room. The event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni with free health screenings provided by the following: Flu shots by Marshall…

Mon Health Medical Center Offering Free Cancer Support Group

Mon Health Medical Center is providing a free support group for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. The group will cover various topics dependent upon what those in attendance need at the time. Discussions cover topics such as “New Normal,” dealing with feelings of guilt regarding caregivers, dealing with cancer as a chronic disease. A…

CME Credits Offered for Lecture by AMA President Patrice Harris at Concord University

 Continuing education credits will be offered for medical and social work professionals who attend the upcoming lecture by Dr. Patrice Harris, American Medical Association (AMA) president, at Concord University on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Dr. Harris will speak on “Leading with Authenticity” at 2:30 p.m. in the main auditorium of the Alexander Fine Arts Center…

Concord University Hosting Annual Concord Business Challenge

The Concord University Department of Business will host the 26th Annual Concord Business Challenge (CBC) on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 on the Athens campus. The Business Challenge is designed to give high school students an opportunity to test their business knowledge base. Approximately 400 junior and senior high school students are expected to attend the…