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West Virginians — let’s say quintessential state residents Toby and Edith, for example — have gotten a jump toward improving broadband connectivity after the state became one of the first three approved to unlock millions of federal dollars.That doesn’t mean state residents with poor or zero internet access will gain...
For Immediate Release:Housing Developers Eligible for State Sales Tax Relief in Effort to Attract More Housing Options to Both CountiesThe Preston County Economic Development Authority and the Morgantown Area Partnership worked together to ensure both counties were included in a BUILD WV district by the State of West Virginia. Effective...
Undergraduates to design robots for Appalachia’s challenges at WVU summer research program
Apr 17 2024Starting this summer, undergraduate students will perform hands-on, cutting-edge robotics research that solves real-world problems in Appalachia while working in the five robotics labs at West Virginia University.The WVU Research Experience for Undergraduates program is funded by a $454,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and is accepting applications from...
We're well into the second quarter of 2024 and, already, much has changed for the CFO since the beginning of the year. Rapidly shifting economic, technological, and regulatory landscapes continue to add complexity as CFOs look to balance both day-to-day operations and broader strategic objectives in the organization.Are you on...
Steve Jobs called it ‘collecting dots.’ It’s where you read and investigate several things at the same time, both historical and then looking forward. It might be researching an industry, studying the economic and industry trends, looking at technology trends, looking at what’s trending with emerging generations like Gen Z...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced it is issuing more than $232 million to support public schools, roads and other municipal services through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools program. As the Biden-Harris administration invests in ways for forests to generate more economic opportunity in rural areas, it...
At the core of every community’s goals and aspirations is economic growth. Jobs for residents, financial opportunity and quality of life are all based on the ability of businesses to operate and flourish. But if managing a business was easy, everyone would do it! From the established company to the...
Social media emerges as a vibrant stage for connection, a realm where innovative ideas thrive, and communities unite. For economic developers, it offers a fertile ground not just for engagement but for inspiring a collective movement toward growth and prosperity. The challenge, however, lies in cutting through the noise, capturing...
The third edition of a primary research study, The State of Site Selection, identifies the top trends impacting facility location decisions globally. The report is a joint release of the Site Selectors Guild (the Guild), the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, and Development Counsellors International...
Retail professionals who think it’s good to learn a new word every day can make this add to their vocabularies: “eatertainment.”Yes. “Eatertainment.”That clever combination was recently passed along by Shawn Massey, partner and executive vice president of The Shopping Center Group, Memphis, Tenn. He said the main focus of retailers...
In the dynamic world of tourism, understanding and catering to diverse traveler segments stands at the heart of destination success. The potential audiences for your destination are vast and varied, contingent on the unique attractions and experiences your location provides. For the purpose of this discussion, we’re choosing to hone...
Site Selection Evolves
Mar 25 2024The Corporate Survey results shed light on the evolving landscape of site selection priorities. I was not surprised to see that workforce criteria continue to emerge as the top consideration. It correctly reflects how the current demographic crisis is leading to an enduring strategic focus on talent acquisition and retention...
Texas Wins, West Virginia Surprises; Massachusetts, Hawaii Finish LastTexas and West Virginia are great potential locations for entrepreneurs to consider opening their next enterprises. The two states nabbed the top spot in the first annual Fit Small Business ranking of Best States to Start a Business.The report examined business, economic,...
We’re in an era where technology is constantly reshaping industries and regions around the globe are working hard to adapt and thrive. In Preston County and our surrounding communities, forward-thinking initiatives to nurture a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce are taking shape. And they’re also getting funding.What is...
In 2022, the White House signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, a bipartisan effort to increase domestic advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The legislation made a historic $52 billion investment in American semiconductor research, manufacturing and workforce development.Over a year later, new projects are facing construction delays and permitting issues,...
Top Three Industries See Major Boost
Mar 4 2024A look through the data collected by the Conway Projects Database in 2023 sends a clear signal that the world is under construction. In comparison to the prior year, the top industries only saw one change in the ranks, thanks in part to a multi-billion-dollar project investment boom seen around...
Located just outside of Kingwood, you’ll find the 44,000 square-foot Grace Chapel industrial building situated on a 7.5 acre site. The building was constructed in the early 1970s to house the Kinney Shoe Factory, which employed 100 people. When it went out of business in 1986, the building sat unoccupied...
What does brand purpose really mean in 2024? 20 of the world’s top CMOs on how they answer that question
Feb 26 2024When Pepsi decided it was a good idea to have Kendall Jenner stroll out in the midst of a near-riot back in 2017 to quell the impending violence by giving a police officer a Pepsi, the term “brand purpose” was immediately and forever undermined, as much a laughing stock or...
Manufacturing growth has been steady, at worst, in recent years, so it’s hard to imagine how one might draw a straight line from the industry to a toilet.Manufacturers will be, um, relieved to know we are not in one but rather akin to one, at least when it comes to...
If you run a small business, particularly one that has employees and offers benefits such as a workplace retirement plan, then recent tax changes could affect you this tax filing season.By keeping up with tax changes, you can potentially find legal ways to lower your tax liability while staying compliant,...
The No. 1 Priority for Small Businesses This Year Is to Increase Revenue — Here Are 4 Ways to Do Just That.
Feb 16 2024As 2024 begins, goals and resolutions are top of mind. According to a recent report by Intuit QuickBooks, the top priority among business owners is to increase revenue, above getting financing or launching new products or services.Increasing revenue is no easy feat, but entrepreneurs can employ a variety of strategies...
West Virginia’s Blue Ridge peaks, dramatic gorges, and rushing rivers put it on the map for hikers, rafters, and rock climbers. But the Mountain State isn’t just an adventure destination—it’s also home to historic Civil War sites, old-time music venues, and some of the best stargazing in the United States...
Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital has received national recognition from the American Red Cross after receiving enough blood donations to change more than 500 lives.According to the Red Cross Blood website, the organization is currently facing an emergency shortage in blood donations, with the lowest amounts of people giving blood...
Arthurdale Heritage has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations Program.This grant is just one of 206 new grants from the NEH which are given to humanities projects across the country and total $33.8 million. According to the...