Summer 2018 – West Virginia Executive Magazine

West Virginia’s Premier Business Publication

Lawyers & Leaders: Class of 2018

Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

During a time when the practice of law has been brought to the forefront of the national consciousness with extensive media coverage on a variety of court cases and the appointment of new judges to the U.S. Supreme Court, West Virginia Executive magazine in partnership with West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law is working to recognize an elite group of remarkable lawyers who are making strides in their careers and communities with the Lawyers & Leaders Awards.

The Climate Change Question: How Do We Protect Our Infrastructure?

Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

West Virginia’s ring has housed many opponents—unemployment, population loss, a struggling economy and an opioid crisis, just to name a few. However, like many other states, West Virginia’s laundry list of needs includes another woe that doesn’t receive nearly as much attention—outdated and neglected infrastructure.

Talent Transplant: Dr. Jerome Gilbert

Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

In celebration of those who have relocated to West Virginia, embraced our beloved state and now help us work toward a brighter future, Talent Transplant recognizes those who have adopted our Mountain Mama as their own.

Looking Back on 20 Years in Print: A Q&A with Editor in Chief Kensie Hamilton Fauber

Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

Since 1998, West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine has been sharing in-depth profiles and news coverage with the Mountain State’s business community, carving out its reputation as the state’s premier business-to-business publication.

An Insider’s Guide to Bridge Day

Discover WV, Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

Every year on the third Saturday in October, BASE jumpers from around the world gather at the historic New River Gorge Bridge as they prepare to fling themselves from the top and parachute an impressive 876 feet to the bottom of the gorge.

Infrastructure at a Glance

Summer 2018By cyndee August 17, 2018 Leave a comment

Change is happening in West Virginia. Small businesses remain the backbone of the state’s economy, and a movement to support and promote the creative class is encouraging new entrepreneurs to take the leap into business ownership. The West Virginia Department of Commerce continues its efforts to recruit new businesses into the state while assisting local manufacturers in marketing their products around the world. These days, West Virginia really is “Open for Business.”