Faces Of Leadership Conference Offers Something For Everyone
What do nonprofit management, volunteer development, community building, and inspirational keynote speakers have in common? They’re all part of this year’s Faces of Leadership conference, the state’s largest annual gathering of West Virginians strengthening communities through volunteerism and service. Volunteer West Virginia, the state’s Commission for National and Community Service, coordinates the annual statewide conference, […]
Local Workshop Promotes Suicide Prevention
The West Virginia Council for the Prevention of Suicide announces that it will host a workshop to educate the community and increase awareness about the silent epidemic of suicide. The workshop will be hosted on Friday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express located at 100 Civic Center Drive […]
Mardi Gras Check Presentation and Announcement at Dunbar City Pool
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort officials today announced plans to assist needy children in the City of Dunbar this summer. The resort is giving a $3,000 donation to supply day passes to the city pool. In addition, Mardi Gras is giving free lunch, supplied from its mobile kitchen, to pool patrons every Wednesday. WHAT: Check […]
Main Street Bank Named West Virginia’s Top Community Lender
Main Street Bank, headquartered in Wheeling, WV, was named as the West Virginia Community Bank of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) West Virginia Director Judy McCauley. The lending institution provided funding for nine West Virginia small businesses in fiscal year 2011 totaling just over $1.2 million through SBA’s guaranteed loan program. […]
Huntington National Bank Named West Virginia Top SBA Lender of the Year
U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia Director Judy McCauley recently announced that Huntington National Bank has been named as the SBA West Virginia Lender of the Year. The lending institution provided funding for 72 West Virginia small businesses in fiscal year 2011 for just over $8.8 million through SBA’s guaranteed loan program. The 72 loans […]
Matching Mini-Grants Available for Service Projects from State Business Volunteer Council
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for matching mini- grant funding that will assist with the cost of conducting a service project in the communities where they live and work. The West Virginia Business Volunteer Council (BVC) will provide a direct cash match of up to $500 to eligible and approved applicants. […]
