West Virginia’s Leading Lady: A Q&A with Heather Bresch
She was the first female CEO in the pharmaceutical industry and is currently one of only 23 female CEOs to lead Fortune 500 companies. Esquire named her one of its “Patriots of the Year” in 2011, and Fortune has ranked her among the country’s 50 most powerful women, coming in at number 37.
A Cut Above: An Introduction to Innovator Tom McClellan
Plastic surgery is a field that is oftentimes defined by the pursuit of perfection—facelifts, breast augmentation and tummy tucks—but it is actually a highly diversified and complex field that serves to improve quality of life and solve complicated health problems.
Back to the Future: The ACA in 2015
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
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
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.
