Recruitment Challenges
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Finding the right candidates for your business can be challenging and retaining them can be even more challenging. This week we are talking to a few people that know a thing or two about recruitment. Join us as we speak with Laura Seybold, Founder & President of , Patty Showers Ryan, President of , Chuck Olsson, Chief HR Officer of , Kow Okyere Eshun, Vice President of , and Frank Ford, Co-owner of . YCF Scholarship INFO: Mountain Steer Grant INFO: Shine Consulting: YCF: First United Bank & Trust: CEC: Mountain Steer:
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Navigating Economic Challenges
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How are you navigating inflation, gas prices and a potential market downturn? This week we are asking business leaders from all across West Virginia this very question. Join us as we speak with Jonathan Board, Chairman of the Board of the , Anna Carrier, Co-owner of the , Booker Walton III, President of , Brooke Glover, CEO/Founder of , Jill Scarbro-McLaury, CEO of . Marion County Chamber of Commerce: Cupcakerie: MTC: Swilled Dog: Bright Futures Learning Services:
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Summer Events
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There is a lot happening this summer in West Virginia! Last week we spoke with some of the people making it happen. We spoke with AJ Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown, Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and Sales Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears, Shannon Davis, Marketing Coordinator of the City of Morgantown, Susan Riddle, President & CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country, Ashley Rotruck, Executive Director of the Mineral County Tourism. Main Street Morgantown: WV Black Bears: City of Morgantown: Visit Mountaineer Country: Mineral County CVB:
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Small Business Week
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This week the U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating Small Business Week. We are speaking with Karen Friel, District Director of the SBA, John Fleming, Regional Administrator of the SBA, Jill Scarbro, CEO of Bright Futures Learning Services, Kenneth Thompson, CEO of Valtronics Solutions, Inc., Kim Mack, Owner of Cyclops Industries, Liz Riffle, Owner of Riffle Farms and Julie Zurcher, Owner of Sparkle Janitorial Supply. SBA: Bright Futures: Valtronics: Cyclops:
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Manufacturing in West Virginia
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What has Motor Manufacturing to do with West Virginia? The manufacturing industry accounts for nearly 6.50% of the total workforce in the state. Join us as we speak with David Rosier, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc., Rebecca McPhail, President of West Virginia Manufacturers Association, and Daniel Linville, West Virginia House of Delegates. Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV: Toyota Manufacturing Jobs: WVMA: WV House of Delegates Daniel Linville: West Virginia Department of Commerce:
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The Staffing Industry
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Coming down from the COVID-19 pandemic, a question swirling in the minds of most West Virginians surrounds the state of things in the small-town workforce. Are jobs readily available? How has the pandemic affected small businesses and corporations throughout the state? Hosts Paige Malenock and Mary Cook sat down with Bill Carter, President & Owner of Mountaineer Employment Solutions; Richard Rosner, Workforce Specialist at Mountaineer Employment Solutions; and Kayla Bailey, Chief Operating Officer of Multitude Foods.
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Summer Events
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Tourism and recreation continue to be two of the largest industries in West Virginia and is responsible for nearly in the state every year. Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Albert Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown; Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and Sales Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears; Shannon Davis, Marketing Coordinator of the City of Morgantown; Susan Riddle, President & CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country; and Ashley Rotruck, Executive Director of the Mineral County Tourism. Tourists flock far and wide to the mountainous region to enjoy its beautiful scenery and outdoor...
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Financial Uncertainty Business MasterMind
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Financial uncertainty can be one of the hardest things to navigate as a business owner. Thats's why we are speaking, this week, with Scott Werdebaugh, Owner of Integrity Financial Planning, Stephen Rogers, Commercial Insurance Producer at Blue Ridge Risk Partners, Sharon Werdebaugh, Owner of Your Talent Team, and Sarah Biller, Executive Director of Vantage Ventures. Disclaimer: Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Integrity Financial Planning and Securities America are separate entities....
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Bridging Innovation MasterMind
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This week we are speaking with Tara St. Clair, Director of Operations at Encova Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Bill Woodrum, Coordinator at WV Entrepreneurship Network at West Virginia Department of Economic Development about the Bridging Innocation Event happening April 4-8th, 2022. This series of events will bring together various meetings and competitions from across the state that are promoting and fostering entrepreneurship in West Virginia. These efforts will range from supporting elementary to college students and community members in their pursuit of becoming...
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Land Reclamation Business MasterMind - March 25th, 2022
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There is so much abandoned mine land all over the state of West Virginia. Learn how busineses across the Mountain State are utilizing Abanoned Mine Land Grants to grow West Virginia tourism and economic development. Join us as we speak with Jeffrey Lusk, Executive Director of the Regional Recreation Authority, Jocelyn Sheppard, Founder/President of , and Terri Cutright, President of Terri Reed Cutright & Associates. Hatfield McCoy Trails: Appalachian Botanical Co: Terri Reed Cutright & Associates:
info_outlineTourism and recreation continue to be two of the largest industries in West Virginia and is responsible for nearly 46,000 jobs in the state every year.
Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Albert Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown; Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and Sales Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears; Shannon Davis, Marketing Coordinator of the City of Morgantown; Susan Riddle, President & CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country; and Ashley Rotruck, Executive Director of the Mineral County Tourism.
Tourists flock far and wide to the mountainous region to enjoy its beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation, including camping, white water rafting, hiking, hunting, skiing, and more.