Tourism has always been a critical piece of West Virginia’s economy. But amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been nothing less than a lifesaver, especially in Southern West Virginia, where fresh air and the wild, natural beauty of the mountains have come back in a big way.
West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair is a husband, father, businessman, Class V certified water specialist, master electrician and master plumber. A true jack of all trades, he decided to add public servant to his resume in 2002 when he was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, where he served until 2008.
Coalfield Development recently celebrated 10 years of
rebuilding Appalachia by propelling both residents and entire communities forward from the days when coal was king. The group’s goal is to unlock Appalachia’s full potential, power and purpose, not with programs and bureaucracy but with hands-on training and network building.
While the old adage says money doesn’t grow on trees, it doesn’t seem to hold the same truth for the landowners, loggers, sawmill operators and manufacturers that make up the Mountain State’s thriving forestry industry.
Drones have become a popular, commercialized concept over the last several years. Everyone has seen aerial footage taken by a drone, knows someone who owns a drone or has heard about their many uses. However, drones—also known as unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—play an important part in the engineering and field services industries, particularly in the energy sector.
The events of the past year have been a true testament to health care workers and the resilience they possess. West Virginia
Executive (WVE) magazine would like to offer its sincerest
appreciation and gratitude to all doctors, nurses, administrators, researchers and countless other health care professionals who have stepped up to fight the coronavirus pandemic while also balancing their regular responsibilities and obligations. All health care workers who strive to enhance the world around them, especially those within the Mountain State, deserve the highest praise, particularly in the age of COVID-19.