It’s never too early (or late) to start saving money for the future, says Doug Lehman, a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Beckley.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2020 National and District Small Business Week Awards. Read more
After a letter from 51 attorneys general urging action, President Donald Trump recently announced a directive requiring U.S. Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs to discharge student debt for totally and permanently disabled veterans. Read more
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office has released the results of a survey completed by new customers who recently registered their business with the Office’s Business & Licensing Division. Read more
Kimberly A. Reed, president and chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), recently returned to her home state to speak at the West Virginia Chamber’s 83rd Annual Meeting and Business Summit. Read more
A local funeral director has been chosen to serve on the federal Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT). Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced more than $1.8 billion in funding Wednesday to continue efforts to combat the opioid crisis by expanding treatment access and supporting data collection. Read more
Brian Aluis, regional representative for U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., will host Manchin Mobile Monday in Rainelle on Monday, Sept. 9. Read more
West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division returned $1.2 million in life insurance benefits for fiscal year 2019, according to a release, 44 percent of the amount it took in from insurance companies during the period. Read more
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $219,978 to the West Virginia Division of Forestry for the certification of yellow poplar for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. Read more
The West Virginia University Banking Summit, cohosted by the Chamber College’s Center for Financial Literacy and Education and the WVU College of Law, will be Thursday, Sept. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. Read more
A bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general this week urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to encourage telecom companies to implement call blocking and call authentication solutions that would protect consumers from illegal robocalls and spoofing. Read more
You are here! You have arrived! How do you know that is true? Because the new way-finding signage system that will be installed in the City of Beckley soon will tell you. We all know that having a GPS guides people to destinations, but that is not always the destination you want. Read more
The recently released monthly state data from Workforce WV shows West Virginia is at its highest level of employment in July since 2008. Read more
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) last living founder, O.J. Bailes, D.O., passed away Aug. 10. Read more
MORGANTOWN —The West Virginia Business Hall of Fame will posthumously honor coal industry billionaire and philanthropist Chris Cline and three other state business leaders who have led widespread growth. Read more
FAYETTEVILLE — For four years, residents of Oak Hill and the wider community shopped for fresh produce at Depot Produce and More, operated in the old White Oak Rail Depot on the White Oak Rail Trail along Virginia Street. Read more
roanoke, va. — Kroger will launch its online-shopping service pickup at its Beaver store located at 151 Beaver Plaza today. Read more
What do small businesses need to succeed and grow in West Virginia? Read more
Nicole Bostic, owner of the kid-friendly store Sugar Bear’s, wanted to be part of the renewal of the White Sulphur Springs area following the devastating flooding that happened there in 2016. Read more
The threat of a recession doesn't seem so remote anymore for investors in financial markets. Read more
The Federal Communications Commission has authorized more than $6.5 million in funding over the next decade to expand Gigabit-speed broadband to 898 unserved homes and businesses in West Virginia. Read more
Business coach Shannon Mitchell is being honored as West Virginia’s 2019 State Star. Read more
The application period for the state’s industrial hemp program will open Sept. 1, according to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). Read more
Summit Financial Group Inc. recently reported record second-quarter 2019 net income of $8.56 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, according to a release. Read more
Coldwell Banker Stuart & Watts Real Estate recently announced Allen Wills has joined their team of real estate professionals. Read more
First Community Bankshares Inc. recently reported its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Read more
The West Virginia Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division returned $14.8 million in claims to rightful owners in fiscal year 2019, according to a release. Read more
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia is expecting slightly lower gas utility bills across the state for the upcoming heating season. Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the West Virginia Development Office a $803,000 Apprenticeship State Expansion (ASE) grant to be paid in installments over a three-year period. Read more
Tamarack recently announced new positions for several of its team members, including “J” Jason Underwood, Mandy Lester and Norma Acord. Read more
Melton Mortuary, a staple in southern West Virginia funeral services since 1951, has recently changed ownership. Read more
In its 23rd year, the Appalachian Festival is scheduled for Aug. 17, 22, 23, 24 and 25. The Appalachian Festival was formed to expand the Arts and Crafts Fair held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. The organization and planning are led by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of … Read more
West Virginia consumers affected by the massive Equifax data breach can now file claims as part of a $425 million consumer restitution fund. Read more
The U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program has announced nearly $195,000 in funding for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA). Read more
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office announced $2.24 million in projected savings from April to June through the disability fraud partnership. Read more
Greenbrier Technologies is reminding local businesses and residents about the end of Windows 7 support. Read more
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the West Virginia University Department of Industrial Extension will present a half-day workshop on cybersecurity Aug. 6 at the Holiday Inn on Dry Hill Road in Beckley. Read more
The West Virginia Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division kicked off a string of online unclaimed property auctions earlier this month, but those who prefer live-bidding should plan to attend the State Fair of West Virginia next month. Read more
According to CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business Rankings” released this week, West Virginia saw improvement over the previous year, rising from 48th to 45th in the rankings. Read more
Each year the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) updates designation labels for each of its 420 counties based on economic average data from previous years. Read more
bluefield — City and county leaders generally see the pending purchase of Bluefield Regional Medical Center (BRMC) by Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) as a positive change, but the City of Bluefield will be hit hard with the loss of tax revenue and is in the process of planning for a small… Read more
Charleston – Like the aptly named company he formed, Chris Cline had foresight. Read more
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is sponsoring a two-day training session for food manufacturers on how to create plans in case of recalled food. Read more
The West Virginia Attorney General's Office has recently filed suit seeking to stop a rent-to-own business from practicing "overly aggressive collection tactics" on customers whose accounts are past due. Read more
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A new hardware store, Rexroad Supply Co., is set to open July 1 in Alderson. Read more
The West Virginia University Bureau of Business Economic Research (BBER) released its study Thursday on the impact from the Boy Scout of America's Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette and Raleigh counties. Read more
According to a release from West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue, the Unclaimed Property Division has returned $1.2 million to life insurance claimants in fiscal 2019. Read more
