The Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has released its list of Gold Standard Certification recipients for 2017. A total of 44 law firms throughout the United States were chosen for the leadership roles achieved by their equity women partners. Frost Brown Todd (FBT) was recognized as a “five-time Gold Standard firm,” having received its…
Like the abundant natural resources that fuel our state and our country, the Sharp Shooters Class of 2017 is fueling the future of West Virginia. Their maturity and experience is evident in their accomplishments and involvement as they have each dedicated their life to making West Virginia a true representation of Almost Heaven.
The American Society of Mining and Reclamation awarded its 2017 Pioneers in Reclamation Award to Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the West Virginia Water Research Institute, for his significant impact to and advancement of the art and science of land reclamation over his career. “The role of science is to make the world a better…
Governor Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Frank Vitale of Monongalia County and Jeffrey D. Flanagan of Kanawha County to the State Board of Education. A Veteran of the US Army and West Virginia National Guard, Vitale currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer for Keylogic Systems, a professional services, engineering and technology…
A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 3, in Ohio County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop…
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and the Attorney General’s Office announced settlements with two prescription drug wholesalers, AmerisourceBergen, which will pay $16 million, and Cardinal Health, which will pay $20 million, pushing the total paid to West Virginia in excess of $47 million. The settlements resolve allegations by the state related to the distribution of controlled…