June 24-25 conference open to member and nonmember communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Community organizers will gather in Charleston to learn about the latest in best practices, crowdsource funding for nonprofits and other revitalization resources during the spring 2013 West Virginia Main Street...
Learn MoreCHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia wood products companies were among the businesses given the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry. The annual award recognizes businesses that exported to a new country during the previous year.
This year the export award was presented to...
Learn More“Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming” includes tribute to fallen first responders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Commerce Cabinet Secretary Keith Burdette will introduce tonight the state’s newest tool to promote tourism and development: “Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis...
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The National Academy of Engineering has named the Benjamin M. Statler College at West Virginia University as one of 29 programs in the nation that effectively incorporate real-world experiences into engineering education.
The report,...
Learn MoreThe “green” that’s part of Enterprise goes far beyond the company’s logo. Becoming more environmentally responsible and sustainable is part of a corporate culture with roots right here in West Virginia.
Tonya Kyle is the Group Operations manager overseeing West Virginia and surrounding states...
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A cab company in Charleston is going green and saving it too, now that the Toyota Prius is part of its fleet.
C & H Taxi CEO Jeb Corey said he had been looking into alternative fuel vehicles for the past few years.
“We have cars on the road 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and ...
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By Sara Busse
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- John Wells holds a box of common light bulbs in his arms, knowing that the box represents an expensive past and a very bright and thrifty future.
His company, Wells Home Furnishings,...
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By Julie Robinson
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The polite GoodCents technician turned up right on time for the Appalachian Power/AEP West Virginia home energy audit we had scheduled. He donned his cloth shoe covers to protect my...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Families and friends will find a nice variety of special programs and evening entertainment at North Bend State Park this summer. “The lineup is free to attend, open to the public, sometimes educational, and most of all, fun,” according to Ken Zebo, activities...
Learn More PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Players at the Pipestem State Park golf courses this spring will notice new course improvements and improved viewing of the area’s natural wonders. One of the most noticeable involves the removal of some trees that were excessively shielding and shading...
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