Taking the Fight Out of Chimney Fires Samantha Cart June 19, 2017 Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. After a home chimney fire in 1978 that luckily did not cause any long-term damage, the gears started turning in the mind of West Virginia investment...
Can We Grow a Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia’s Coalfields? Jake Lynch April 6, 2017 This story courtesy of a partnership with the great folks at The West Virginia Community Development Hub. Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of a small community. It defines the look and feel of downtown. In...
It’s Time to Think Maple! August West March 8, 2017 March is National Maple Month. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Mountain State Maple Day,...
The Parkersburg Brewing Co. Rebecca Rhodes February 2, 2017 The story is courtesy of a partnership with the great folks at Clutchmov. “An online lifestyle magazine for the Mid-Ohio Valley” – including Parkersburg and its surrounding community. Flappers, fast...
Do You Love WV Farmers Markets? Parween Mascari January 26, 2017 West Virginia’s farmers markets are vibrant small business incubators for our state’s agricultural producers. As our economy continues to diversify and as agriculture becomes more of a focus in our...
Family Opens Cidery Based on Transparency and Giving Back Blair Dowler January 17, 2017 With the resurgence of hard cider throughout the country, the Glovers, a Franklin, WV, family, knew the state did not want to be left behind. They decided to help grow this trend in the Mountain State with the...
Trout and Doughnuts Ben Berry January 6, 2017 2 Comments This video story is brought to you by our friends at Natives Flyfishing. Ben, Beau, and Mike from Natives Flyfishing set out on a unique fishing trip in search of spectacular West Virginia trout and...
Accepting Nominations For Small Business Awards Nikki Bowmar January 5, 2017 The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Director Karen Friel reminds West Virginia small businesses the nomination period for the 2017 National and District Small Business Week Awards...
Empowering West Virginia Student Entrepreneurs Blair Dowler December 26, 2016 As you walk the colorful campuses of the colleges and universities in the Mountain State, you will hear the chatter of ideas, innovative ways of thinking and students’ entrepreneurial plans for after...
West Virginian Aims to End Tall Fishing Tales Beau Robinson December 19, 2016 This project is live on Kickstarter until Jan 4th. Kickstarter Link Ever been called a liar after a long day on the water, going home without proof of the fish you caught? How about all of those times you...
Seeding Big Ideas To Grow The Local Food Economy Jake Lynch October 17, 2016 Jake Lynch is the Director of Network Communications for the Vandaleer partner: West Virginia Hub. Things are really beginning to cook in Lincoln County when it comes to growing and...
For the Love of the Craft Katie Allie September 20, 2016 What do you get when you take one formerly fledgling brewery, two entrepreneurial souls from wildly diverse backgrounds and a love for brewing quality craft beer in West Virginia? If you’re exceptionally...