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By Heather Williams Where would you expect to find a major research instrument? A major university, laboratory or company? One such instrument has made its way to West Virginia. Concord University, located in southern West Virginia, received its microanalytical instrument in 2010 from the University of Kentucky (UK). Through connections at UK and previous use,…
By Jen Wood Cunningham Paying for college is a concern for many students but it doesn’t have to be a road block. As 2013 begins, many students are thinking about graduation and beginning the next phase of their lives. These students, including many in our state, often wonder, “How will I pay for college?” Scholarships…
By Tommy Mullins Boone Memorial Hospital (BMH) opened its doors in 1964 with the philosophy of “People Serving People.” Its mission continues strong nearly 50 years later as each patient continues to be treated on an individual, personal basis and community initiatives thrive. Boone Memorial Hospital has excelled in community outreach. For several years BMH…
By Norman Mosrie and Michael Strilesky You can appreciate how our industry is changing. Striving to do more with less and shifting from volume to value represent real challenges we will need to face in our industry. The barriers are significant, the goals ambitious and the path to success is not always clear. Developing a…
By Natalia Olson-Urtecho As you settle down after the busy holiday season, you will soon face another season–tax season. Small business owners need to understand how taxes may affect their businesses. It is important to file properly, avoid audits and claim the right tax deductions, so here are six tips to help ease the burden…
By Claire McCutcheon I always considered myself to be unlucky. Unlucky that I couldn’t eat whatever I wanted and not gain a pound like all of my friends. Unlucky that I couldn’t run an eight-minute mile without even putting forth effort. Unlucky that I couldn’t share clothing with my friends because we weren’t the same…