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WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Hampshire County

Register for Aug. 30 Workshop on Business Fundamentals ROMNEY, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Hampshire County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be held at the Hampshire County Economic Development Authority at 91 South High Street, Romney. Three Step Jump Start helps entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success...

WVSBDC Offers Small Business Workshop in Wood County

New Touch of Grace Spa opens with a dash of salt cave therapy

MARTINSBURG, W.Va — The first spa salt cave in Martinsburg holds a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony noon, Thursday, June 9. Touch of Grace Spa and Salt Cave contains a constructed cave with 10,000 pounds of pink Himalayan salt imported from Pakistan. The salt cave simulates the relaxing atmosphere of the natural salt caverns of Europe, an environment that ancient folk remedies declared would encourage healthy respiration and other benefits. The spa, located at 970 Foxcroft Avenue, also offers a variety of relaxation services, including infrared saunas, massages, aroma touch, hot salt rocks, restorative Yoga and acupuncture. The inspiration...

New Touch of Grace Spa opens with a dash of salt cave therapy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2016 MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine Zacchi, 304-957-9340, catherine.m.zacchi@wv.gov FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/WVSBDC New Touch of Grace Spa opens with a dash of salt cave therapy Public invited to June 9 ribbon cutting MARTINSBURG, W.Va — The first spa salt cave in Martinsburg holds a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony noon, Thursday, June 9. Touch of Grace Spa and Salt Cave contains a constructed cave with 10,000 pounds of pink Himalayan salt imported from Pakistan. The salt cave simulates the relaxing atmosphere of the natural salt caverns of Europe, an environment that ancient folk remedies declared would encourage...

WVSBDC celebrates state small business award winners

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) congratulates ten West Virginia small businesses owners and three small business lenders on winning 2016 Small Business Administration district awards.  “Year after year, the West Virginia SBDC is privileged to work with and nominate an elite group of small business owners for their innovation, hard work and creativity,” said Kristina Oliver, state director of the WVSBDC. “We at the WVSBDC wholeheartedly believe that these hardworking men and women are the entrepreneurs that keep our state’s economy growing and thriving. I’d like to personally congratulate each nominee and this year’s...

State’s Small Business Development Center earns national accreditation

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center has earned full accreditation from the Association of Small Business Development Centers, the national accrediting body for Small Business Development Centers under contract from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Federal statute mandates that every five years, SBDC programs undergo a robust review to continue program eligibility and funding. The America’s SBDC Accreditation Committee voted unanimously to fully accredit the WVSBDC program. “Accreditation is essential to upholding the high quality of the national SBDC program and in securing funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration,” said Kristina Oliver, state director of...

Small Business Development Center kicks off National Small Business Week

Plans statewide blitz of free business fundamentals workshops May 2-3 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center will kick off its celebration of entrepreneurship during National Small Business Week by offering free business fundamentals workshops throughout the state. “Small business owners are the driving force of our economy,” said Kristina Oliver, State Director for the West Virginia SBDC. “It’s an honor to recognize the achievements of these small business owners and advocates. These leaders play a key role in building our economy – helping our state and nation move forward.” National Small Business Week 2016 runs May 1-7...

Outdoor Adventure Park opens West Virginia’s first solar-powered hotel

Public invited to ribbon cutting March 23, Harpers Ferry HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The first solar-powered hotel in West Virginia is opening in Harpers Ferry. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and presentation 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, at the Quality Inn, 4328 William L Wilson Freeway, Harpers Ferry.  By acquiring the former Cliffside Quality Inn, outdoor adventure company River Riders Inc. saved 32 local jobs. The company renovated the inn to expand its amenities, conference, food service and activity offerings. Other River Riders accommodations include riverside cabins, tent sites and RV campground.  River Riders leads white water...

WVSBDC adds West Virginia native Lindsey Teets as new business coach

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center has added West Virginia native Lindsey Teets to its statewide network of business coaches. Teets operates from the Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College WVSBDC Outreach Office, Moorefield. His office focuses on Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton and Tucker counties. The WVSBDC statewide network helps new businesses to get off to a strong start and established businesses to succeed and grow. The network makes it possible for small business owners anywhere in the state to call on WVSBDC specialists certified in areas such as capital access, innovation/technology, exporting and...

Brothers gear up with new truck parts shop

Huntington’s Central City Truck Parts serves Class 8 trucks, pickups and autos The new Central City Truck Parts shop is now available in Huntington to provide parts for vehicles in a range of sizes. Central City Truck Parts specializes in Class 6 – 8 heavy duty trucks, but can also serve automobiles and light trucks. The enterprise is located in a renovated commercial space on 1503 Washington Avenue. After years of learning about car and truck equipment while working for others, Blufford Blake felt driven to open his own business. Assisted by his brother Mike, Blufford partnered with his wife...