West Virginia Business: Success in a Recession
By Bridget Bean I recently had the privilege of attending National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C., to take part in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) annual celebration to pay tribute to the men and women who are starting and growing the small businesses that propel our economy. Every year since 1963, the President of […]
Excitement Continues to Grow Over KVCTC’s Move to Technology Park
By Lora Gray Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College (KVCTC) has always been known for its innovative students and hardworking staff and faculty members. Since opening its doors as West Virginia State Community and Technical College, KVCTC has been an affordable option for students who need to learn valuable skills that will lead to sustainable, […]
It’s Not the Edge of the World
By Danielle Dolin-Bane and Nikki Loy Various forms of social media are the latest tools for sales, and yet they are also the tools frequently ignored by company leadership. Why? Social media is the edge of the flat world where proven marketing is concerned. While the evidence for its effectiveness is still amassing, it is […]
A Unique Model in Energy Assistance: The Dollar Energy Fund
By Danielle Snidow Dollar Energy Fund, Inc. (DEF) was born amidst a severe economic downturn that shuttered steel mills and factories across Western Pennsylvania in the early 1980s. Senior citizens and families were struggling to pay their utility bills, many of which had never asked for help before. A coalition of concerned community and business […]
Moving the Mountain State Forward
By Kensie Hamilton There are many innovative, entrepreneurial people who call West Virginia home. For this multi-part article we wanted to let some of these folks outline the challenges they see in the energy industry in the Mountain State. Not being the kind of people who like to complain without solutions, we also asked them […]
Natural Gas in the North: Major Investments in the Panhandle
By Don Rigby The Regional Economic Development (RED) Partnership, serving Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties, has worked hand-in-hand with corporations as well as with local representatives and business groups to ensure successes in all sectors of the local economy, including service, construction, manufacturing, education and health care industries. Recent developments and announcements from large natural […]