By Shawn Long This article is part of a companion series to “Engines of Economic Development: West Virginia’s Airports,” which appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of West Virginia Executive magazine. In a quiet, unassuming city resides an airport with the reach and economic impact to rival even the largest airports in the surrounding states.…
By Kelsey Clough Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around a lot in 2020. With the surge in remote work and more companies moving their operations online, the number of people across Appalachia turning to online job opportunities truly is unparalleled. But, as the world is scrambling to adjust to the new, virtual workplace,…
By Kevin Jones This article is a continuation of “Taking Flight: Aerospace Education in West Virginia,” which can be found in the Fall 2020 issue of West Virginia Executive. West Virginia State University’s (WVSU) Aerospace Education Laboratories (AELs) aim to inspire children to pursue careers in STEM. The WVSU Center for the Advancement of STEM…
By Anna Rittenhouse To say 2020 has been an unusual year would be an understatement. Working from home, restrictions on indoor activities, outdoor gatherings limited by size—it has all required the world to get creative about how and where leisure time is spent. One thing is for sure, though: the pandemic has sent many people…
By Amanda Larch By tapping into one of West Virginia’s greatest resources—its people—the Mountain State can continue to thrive and enhance its economy. Whether it is students, those ready to enter the workforce or those looking for a career change, West Virginia will continue to thrive and enhance its economy by investing in these resources,…
By Michael Murawski One day after a four-hour practice session, a guitarist who had been playing for 27 years thought to himself how cool it would be if his guitar pick could give him a printout of everything his picking hand had done during the session. That guitarist is Michael Murawski, and this internal monologue…