CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced West Virginia has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to receive $200,000 in State Trade and Export (STEP) grant funding to support a new export assistance program under the West Virginia Development Office – West Virginia First STEP-Next[Read More…]
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Longtime WVHDF board member, Elbon, named to national post
Elbon excited to shares Fund’s success with other state housing finance agencies CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Housing Development Fund has announced that Julia Elbon, a longtime member of the Fund’s Board of Directors, has been named president of The National Conference of State Housing Boards The National Conference of State Housing Boards (NCSHB) provides[Read More…]
Cultural trends, changes in law may result in more advertising of alcoholic beverages
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians may see more advertising of alcoholic beverages this year because of cultural trends and changes in state law. In recent years beer and wine have become routinely available at many fairs, festivals and other special events. Some event names reflect this, such as: [Read More…]
Alcohol Beverage Control Administration there to assist with alcohol marketing questions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gary “Gig” Robinson, spokesman for the state Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA), is hesitant to offer an opinion on hypothetical examples of advertising language the agency will or will not permit. He recommends that proposed advertisements be submitted to the agency before they are published in order to be assured of the ABCA’s approval. [Read More…]
Capito partners with Google to bring West Virginia small businesses online
Google small business workshop to help West Virginia business owners get online and on the map CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will partner with Google to launch the Let’s Put West Virginia on the Map Program. Senator Capito and representatives from Google will[Read More…]
Manchin urges West Virginians to read Iran Nuclear Deal on his website
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As he carefully considers the Iran nuclear deal, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is encouraging West Virginians to visit his website to read the full text of the Iran nuclear deal for themselves. Since the deal was announced on July 14th, Senator Manchin has been actively engaged[Read More…]
This week in West Virginia history: Aug. 27 – Sept. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 27, 1902: Mary McClain was born Mary Smith in Huntington. McClain was a blues legend who performed at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the[Read More…]
Value of a weekly newspaper clear in response of North Dakota community
Community friends help newspaper keep going after fire Rachel Maddow reports on a fire that consumed the headquarters of the New Rockford Transcript, a small town newspaper serving Eddy County in North Dakota since 1883, and emphasizes the importance of local newspapers to America’s good health. Below is the[Read More…]
Capito: Unnecessary EPA methane regulations hinder natural gas growth
“I will continue working with my colleagues to rein in the administration’s unrelenting overreach and strike a balance between protecting our environment and allowing states like West Virginia to seize the opportunity of our vast natural gas resources.” – Senator Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito[Read More…]
“Ghost Lady of Parkersburg” offering haunted tours of historical district
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — If Halloween is your favorite holiday and the paranormal piques your interest, author and tour guide Susan Sheppard has an offer for you: private ghost tours of Parkersburg. Experience the thrill of seeing authentic haunted sites up close and personal while being led through the legend and[Read More…]