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This Spring, Pickering Associates participated in West Virginia’s Canstruction competition for the third time in an effort to help bring an end to world hunger. Canstruction is a unique nonprofit organization which hosts design competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made entirely out of full cans of food. After the structures are built the…
By Natalia Olson-Urtecho Using digital tools, small businesses today can offer customized delivery options for customers and manage employee payroll with a swipe of a screen or click of a button. “Smart” tools are helping small employers compete with big firms, churning up dollars that stay on Main Street and spurring local economies. Whether small firms…
By Hoy Murphy Outdoor recreation is becoming increasingly popular with women of all ages, and there are many activities from which to choose. Hiking, biking, camping, shooting, fishing, outdoor cooking—all are fun, but they take some instruction. Finding someone to teach those skills in a safe, female-friendly environment is what the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW)…
West Virginia high school students will have the opportunity to earn six hours of college credit this summer during the inaugural Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE) at Marshall University, July 5-26. The program is free to all West Virginia residents. The GSE is a three-week educational session geared toward students enrolled in the ninth through…
Whether its backpacking or birding, kayaking or canoeing—if you want to learn an outdoor recreation skill or get reacquainted with an activity put on hold due to job or family obligations, North Bend State Park has a program for you. North Bend’s new Quest program provides guests with customized outdoor experiences taught by skilled…
Troy Clemons, a senior sport management major from Maxwelton, WV, was named the new Mountaineer Mascot for West Virginia University’s (WVU) 2016-2017 school year on March 2. Clemons underwent the extensive interview process for the coveted position, which included submitting an application, essay and two reference letters; interviewing with WVU faculty, staff and students and…