SBA Opens Second Round of Applications for Intermediary Lending Pilot Program

The Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (ILP), which provides long-term loans to eligible non-profit intermediary lenders to finance their lending to small businesses, has opened a second competitive application period. As a result, small businesses, especially those in underserved markets looking for loans up to $200,000, will soon have access to twice as many community-based funding…

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IS FOCUS OF UPCOMING “BUSINESS LUNCH AND LEARN”

Individuals in the Fairmont, Clarksburg and Morgantown areas have a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders about the importance of preparing a business for emergencies in a free luncheon titled “Preparing for Disaster: Is Your Business Ready?” Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to attend the free “lunch and learn” sponsored by FirstEnergy and…

WVU Parkersburg, RESA 5 sign agreement to provide college credit for three state programs

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA 5) signed an articulation agreement today in an effort to provide opportunities to potential college students. The college will offer academic credit to students who complete the state’s Hit the Ground Running, SPOKES or Technology Next Step programs. “We are excited about providing this…

Cancer Survivor Continues the Fight to Protect Cancer care for Future Patients

Brett Wilson of Scott Depot WV attended the seventh annual Community Oncology Conference, March 30-31 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This marked the second year that patient advocates attended the meting. The Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network (CPAN)helped cancer survivors learn to reach out and share their stories with the public. Patients from across…