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Back to the Future: The ACA in 2015

Winter 2014By cyndee February 25, 2014 1 Comment

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 with the purpose of ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable health care. The original deadline for individuals to sign up for health insurance under the ACA was December 15, 2013, with coverage effective January 1, 2014. Recently, due to challenges with the ACA Web site’s functionality, the deadline for individual enrollment has been extended to March 15, 2014, with coverage effective April 1, 2014, after which individuals are subject to a monthly penalty.

Cloud Computing: Taking IT to the Next Level

Winter 2014By cyndee February 25, 2014 Leave a comment

If you have daily access to a computer, you have likely heard of cloud computing, but you may not understand what it is, how it works or how it can help your business. The term cloud computing refers to the storage and accessibility of data and programs through the Internet instead of through a computer hard drive. In order to understand how cloud computing can influence your business, it is necessary to understand the basic technical concepts behind the term.

Honoring a Legacy: James H. “Buck” Harless, 1919-2014

Winter 2014By cyndee February 25, 2014 2 Comments

They say all good things must come to an end. James H. “Buck” Harless worked his entire life to become the exception to that rule. His charitable spirit, his faith and his devotion to people will be forever impressed upon the hills of West Virginia and beyond.

Young Guns 2014

Fall 2013By cyndee November 22, 2013 Leave a comment

There’s a reason the phrase “Wild and Wonderful” is used to describe the Mountain State. West Virginia is full of magnificent views, inspiring success stories and phenomenal people. At West Virginia Executive, it’s more than just a slogan or a description, though. It’s a mission. In every publication we produce, our goal is to help show not only the state’s beautiful, action-packed attributes but also its success stories—our wildly entrepreneurial and wonderfully talented people.

Inside the Infrastructure Industry: West Virginia Construction Trades

Fall 2013By cyndee November 22, 2013 1 Comment

Everyday life is dependent on reliable infrastructure: water and sewer systems, roads and bridges and even schools, hospitals and airports. For the design, construction and maintenance of these elements that provide a higher quality of living, we look to the construction trades industry, comprised of construction, architecture and engineering.

A New Home Among the Hills: The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve

Fall 2013By cyndee November 22, 2013 Leave a comment

Located in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve sits on 10,600 acres of forested mountains adjacent to more than 70,000 acres of the New River Gorge National River area. On July 15-24, the summit played host to the first of many national Scout jamborees that will be held at the site, which is the new permanent home of the event. By all accounts, the inaugural jamboree at the summit was a resounding success—both for the Boy Scouts of America and for the State of West Virginia.