Lavenski, Foster Durham now own firm CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Managing partners Susan Lavenski and Caryn Foster Durham announced Friday that they have become the new owners of Charles Ryan Associates (CRA), the state’s oldest and largest strategic communications firm. Lavenski and Foster Durham, who have been with the firm for 17[Read More…]
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Progenesis Technologies gets National Institute of Health Innovation Research Grant
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded Progenesis Technologies, LLC, a Huntington, WV-based biotech firm with ties to Marshall University, a grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for approximately $144,000, company officials announced today (October 5, 2015). This is the first NIH Phase I award for[Read More…]
Eagle Manufacturing honored with Manufacturers’ ‘Sandy Trowbridge Award’ for leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eagle Manufacturing Company of Wellsburg has earned national recognition from the National Association of Manufacturers for “exemplary leadership in serving its community or state and as a leading example of the nation’s manufacturers and businesses.” In presenting the Sandy Trowbridge Award to Eagle Manufacturing on Friday, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President[Read More…]
Atkinson named to 11th District House of Delegates seat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Martin “Rick” Atkinson III will represent residents of the 11th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment Sunday. Atkinson fills the vacancy created when former Delegate Bob Ashley was appointed to the West Virginia Senate on Sept. 15. The governor’s appointment is[Read More…]
$500,000 grant to TechConnect West Virginia focuses on job creation in 40 counties
TechConnect West Virginia get funding from USEDA CHARLESTON, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to spur innovation and entrepreneurship, long-term competitiveness and diversification and job creation across West Virginia. The program, known as ScaleUp West Virginia, is a two-year suite of programs[Read More…]
Three news publications seeking reporters on wvpress.org
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, The State Journal, The Mingo Messenger all have advertised reporter positions this week. Applications should read the full job postings at https://wvpress.wpengine.com/?p=23 for requirements but below is a summary description of the job: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is looking of two full-time sports reporters to cover high[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin shares information on battle again meth abuse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Tuesday hosted a briefing on how West Virginia has worked to address methamphetamine abuse. Manchin’s office said the purpose of the briefing was to help spread awareness of efforts West Virginia and other jurisdictions have made to turn the tide against meth abuse and[Read More…]
WVPA Special Report: U.S. Chamber executive sees energy sector as industry with solutions
By GEORGE HOHMANN For the West Virginia Press Association WHEELING, W.Va — The energy sector needs to rebrand itself as the industry with solutions, a United States Chamber of Commerce executive told oil and gas executives Tuesday. “Energy is the solution to economic problems; to our geopolitical challenges; to competitiveness,” said Karen Harbert, president[Read More…]
Low pay behind teacher shortages plaguing West Virginia?
By Deborah Martinelli, Robert Devitt, and Karey Eyo Mountaineer News Service, West Virginia University MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jill Hale, a native of West Virginia, has been teaching for the past 14 years in North Carolina’s public school system. She would love to come home to Parkersburg, but the low teacher[Read More…]
WVU’s 2015 Diversity Week features emphasizing messages of acceptance, tolerance
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—West Virginia University’s 2015 Diversity Week will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 with events and conversations highlighting important messages of acceptance and tolerance across race, sexual orientation and gender. This year’s theme is “A place for you at WVU”. According to David M. Fryson, vice president for the Division[Read More…]
