Business of the Month Menard’s: A History of Customer Convenience and Community Service
By Stephen Smoot On January 30, 2024 the doors opened. On February 2nd came the dignitaries to cut the ribbon....
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West Virginia CEOS Looks to Make History Following Successful CEOS Week
HONORING THE LEGACY: Harrison County CEOS members Patricia Rummel (left) and April Lanham welcomed shoppers at Boscov’s on Saturday, May...
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Organization of the Month Heroes 4 Hire Gives Veterans Opportunities For a Better Life
By Stephen Smoot From the 1990s forward, United States servicemen and women have found themselves called to serve in ways...
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Critical Role of Childcare in Economic and Community Development and Challenges Facing W.Va.
Charleston, W.Va. – Childcare sits at the crossroads of economic growth, community stability, early childhood education, and family well‑being. Reliable...
Read moreDetailsSome Heroes Drive Plows: West Virginia Division of Highways Plow Crews Are Organization of the Month
Some Heroes Drive Plows: West Virginia Division of Highways Plow Crews Are Organization of the Month. By Stephen Smoot A...
Read moreDetailsRemembering Shinnston’s Vincent Lumber and its Nine Decades of Service
Chalfant in 2018 when he assumed ownership of Vincent Lumber. By Stephen Smoot Few businesses weave their way into the...
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Business/Organization of the Month: New Mission, But Same Dedication, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind Expand Their Roles Statewide: Part One of Two
Photo courtesy of WVSDB Attendeed learned important life skills and had fun in a summer “transition camp” held by the...
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Culinary Champion And State Food Innovator Supports Appalachian Cellar, August Business of the Month
Matt Welsch from Appalachian Cellar won the culinary competition Guy’s Grocery Games in 2018. By Stephen Smoot From his hometown...
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With Two Decades of Service Advocating for the Most Vulnerable Among Us, Hero’s Haven Is Business of the Month
“We are incredibly grateful for the gift of a strong, caring community that continues to show up for ourchildren. Today,...
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Broad-Strokes Federal Regulations and Unintended Consequences Could Harm WV Businesses
By Kris Warner WV Secretary of State On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement...
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