Engines of Economic Development: Jet America
By Patricia Pagán 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. Tamarack is a wonderful place to rest and stretch while traveling, grab a cup of coffee and see some of the best of West […]
Engines of Economic Development: North Central West Virginia Airport
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. […]
The Future of Tech is Rural—and Female
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, […]
Inspiring STEM Leaders: WVSU’s Aerospace Education Laboratories
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 […]
Patriots 4 Outdoor Resort: Serving Those Who Served
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 […]
Workforce Development in West Virginia
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, […]
