Beyond Beckley: Pushing the Boundaries in International Industry
Tim Warden has found a way to make his hometown the headquarters of one of the state’s most successful businesses in international operations. Engart Inc., a wet dust extraction company located in Beckley, was named the 2013 West Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Corporate Connections
When I was acquiring a business six years ago, one of the people involved with the deal suggested I explore a business networking organization called Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
West Virginia’s Economy
After being battered in the second half of 2012, West Virginia’s economy appears to be making a turnaround in 2013, according to the latest economic data.
Risk Management In Human Resources
One of the most important aspects of any business owner’s job is to minimize risks when dealing with human resources (HR) issues. Many have learned the hard way that treating a crisis once it arises puts the company on the fast track to trouble. Experience shows that companies need to work proactively to discover potential problems and handle them immediately.
Leading by Example: CONSOL’s Industry-Wide Success
Whether diversifying their traditional coal portfolio with natural gas drilling, implementing the Absolute ZERO onsite safety initiative or maintaining high levels of productivity while doing their due diligence to protect the environment, CONSOL Energy is leading the region’s energy industry by example.
The Big Boom: Marcellus and Manufacturing
We are in the midst of the largest energy boom in our nation’s history, and most people still don’t realize it. It’s extraordinary that the ingenuity and innovation of the natural gas and oil industry have unlocked more than 100 years of U.S. shale gas reserves in just the last five years.