Dec 17, 2024
The transformation of the United States from a largely agrarian society to a mostly suburban and urban one over the course of the 20th century is a well-known story. Today, roughly eight out of every 10 Americans live in or around a city. But despite a lower share of people, rural areas account for a disproportionate share of economic need.
Nov 25, 2024
The YMCA of Kanawha Valley presented its 2024 Spirit of the Valley award to one of our members, Diane Strong-Treister.
Nov 05, 2024
A year after ground was broken, a massive industrial complex is taking shape in Mason County on Rt. 2 along the Ohio River. Across the site, which rivals the size of some small towns in West Virginia, massive steel skeletons are rising from the flat river bottom skyward. When complete, the facility will house one of the world’s most state of the art and clean operating steel mills in the world.
Oct 15, 2024
On October 14 at the University of Charleston, the West Virginia Business Roundtable (WVBRT) hosted its annual leadership meeting. The theme of the evening was West Virginia Forward, and more than 80 West Virginia Business Roundtable members and their guests enjoyed an evening of learning about new opportunities in the Mountain State and networking with one another.
Feb 05, 2024
Marshall University is ahead of schedule on it’s progress with the Bill Noe Flight School. During an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline” last week at the State Capitol, Marshall University President Brad Smith said after just two years, the program is already beating their 5-year projections.
Jan 22, 2024
Morgantown-based Vantage Ventures began operating in 2019 with the hopes of propelling homegrown technology start-ups, and in the past year and a half alone, the organization has more than doubled its roster.
Dec 06, 2023
Following National Apprenticeship Week, Business Roundtable released a case study on the success of its Chicago Apprentice Network (CAN), titled “Scaling and Replicating a Successful Apprentice Network Model.”
Feb 18, 2021
Toyota Manufacturing WV will invest $210 million into its operations in Buffalo, creating 100 new jobs.
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