Category Business

WV Manufacturers Need Workers

W.Va. manufacturers report needing nearly 7,000 jobs filled over 3 yearsWest Virginia manufacturers say they need an additional 2,700 full-time workers over the next 12 months and nearly 7,000 over the next three years, according to a new survey conducted by the Marshall University Center…

BDC Unveils Plan to Renovate Former People’s Bank

On Monday, the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle (BDC) unveiled its plan to renovate the former People’s Bank and convert the once-vacant building into the organization’s future headquarters.The project marks the latest step in the BDC’s ongoing commitment to downtown revitalization. Last year,…

Hancock County Savings Hosts Seminar

Hancock County Savings Bank hosted a complimentary nonprofit seminar in the lobby of their Chester headquarters, as part of its annual seminar series. This one was in collaboration with The EdVenture Group, a nonprofit based in Morgantown that provides many K-12 educational services, including financial…

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Offers Recovery Therapy

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Relax. Recover. Recharge. Whether you’re managing pain, recovering from injury, or simply needing a moment of rest, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is now offering floatation and red light therapy services to support your healing journey.  The RNI Recovery Therapy Program provides innovative, noninvasive treatments shown to reduce pain, improve recovery,…

WV PSC Supports EPA Greenhouse Gas Roll-backs

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia endorses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to roll back stiff regulations on the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) from fossil-fuel electricity plants. The repeal of the standards is “a welcome recognition by the EPA of its…

Complimentary Lending Seminar

Complimentary Lending Seminar!When? Tuesday, July 29th, 6pmWhere? HCSBank (Community Room), 375 Three Springs Drive, WeirtonWhat? Learn about budgeting, saving, home shopping, the mortgage application process, using the equity in your home, and more!Refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, air-conditioned environment.To register call 304-387-1620 x2511 or email [email protected] information at HCSBank.com…

BEWARE……your phone, computer & sanity may be at risk!

We all think we’re immune from a thief who infiltrates your phone, bank account, credit cards, e-mails and access to Facebook.   How could someone do all this damage to you and your business?  We’ve all heard “crooks are stupid”, but Hometown News is here to tell…