Written by Jason Keeling on September 28, 2007Large employers such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Charleston Area Medical Center, and Verizon provide a significant foundation for West Virginia’s economy, but the small business community is equally important. Business ventures are a continuous challenge, and fortunately the Advantage Valley Entrepreneurial League System (ELS) is working with 100 business owners who receive coaching, professional collaboration, [...]
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Written by Skip Lineberg on August 28, 2007A few months ago, I attended a lecture by Stephen Dubner, co-author of the best-selling book Freakonomics. The book is heady, quirky, interesting, and informative. You must understand this book is written by economists that study questions in depth. I’m talking thousands of data points and years of observation. None of their answers are anecdotal [...]
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Written by Brian Alcorn on August 23, 2007Okay – unless you have been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the July 11 special report from Forbes.com, entitled “The Best States for Business.” The business report placed West Virginia at number 50. Dead last!
I do business mostly in two states, West Virginia and Virginia. The latter ranked number 1 [...]
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Written by Brian Alcorn on July 31, 2007When I started a business in West Virginia several years ago, my venture began in Charleston. As I developed relationships with local business owners, a few took me under their wings and gave advice on the do’s and don’ts of conducting business in West Virginia. One don’t I occasionally heard was: “People in [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on July 11, 2007In recent years mobile phone / wireless Internet services have expanded significantly across the United States. Such expansion has provided benefits in terms of safety, business, and economic development. However, many rural areas throughout the nation still lack a sufficient wireless structure. Within its larger towns/cities and along its Interstate system, West Virginia has good [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on June 28, 2007What will West Virginia’s economic future look in 10 to 25 years? According to various experts, the state should capitalize on opportunities to expand its “new economy” capacity, which includes more jobs in technology, science, research & development, and the creative arts.
Culture, Creativity, and Innovation: West Virginia in the New Economy was recently released via [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on June 20, 2007Today is West Virginia Day, marking the 144th anniversary of the state’s inception, recognizing its rich history, and acknowledging its significant contribution to the national interest. It is appropriate to reflect not only on the state’s past, but upon its present and future as well.
Also, today is the official launch of aBetterWestVirginia.com, and as our [...]
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