On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, Eastern Isles Cafe, offering delicious teas, coffees and delectable treats had their official opening with a Ribbon Cutting with dignitaries from the area in attendance.

In addition to teas and treats, Eastern Isles features live music (open mic) on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and poetry readings on Thursday. All evening activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Yoga classes beginning soon.

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Martinsburg, WV - The Small Business Development Center and Main Street Martinsburg present The Changing Workforce and
How to Successfully Recruit Today.

Lisa Coblentz and Kathy Mason of Manpower will lead this interactive workshop that will include:

-Demographic Changes of the Current Work Force
-Generational Changes and Challenges
-The Shrinking Work Force and Current Talent Shortage
-How to Recruit in Today’s Market
-Find the right Workers in a competitive... More about: THE CHANGING WORKFORCE AND HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT TODAY

Government Contracting Focus of Small Business Workshop

FAIRMONT, W.VA. – Paul L. Gunn, Sr., a dynamic instructor specializing in government contract auditing, contract accounting and government contract bid and proposal preparation, will be in Fairmont on Wednesday, April 23 to provide specialized training to entrepreneurs interested in taking their business to the next level utilizing the lucrative arena of government contracting.
The U.S. Government is the largest purchaser of... More about: Big Gunn Coming to Fairmont

Just Announced C.I.B Takes Over Ballroom on Wednesday,May 21, 2008 10 am-3 pm

Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers

Are you ready to be trained by the best in the industry? Christians in Business takes over the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn on Foxcroft Ave in Martinsburg,West Virginia!

1982 NFL MVP, Mark Moseley champion on the field and co owner of one the HOTTEST franchises in the country-Five Guys Burgers & Fries. Will be with us to... More about: Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers at CIB Meeting

Successful Leaders, CEO’s, Presidents, and Owners have one thing in common.

CEO. Jack Welcch,
“Boundaryless” Sharing Of Ideas
When Jack became CEO of General Electric one of his main goals was to remove the bureaucracy that inhibited his people from being more productive.

Best Selling Author, Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad)
To Elevate The Financial Well-Being of Humanity
Robert took financial... More about: Capwise Leaders Have One Thing In Common

The next business group meeting of the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum will take place Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Holiday Inn, Martinsburg with networking scheduled from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The program topic will include: Services provided by the Development Authority, and Economic Development in your county.

Find out the Latest and Greatest in Economic Development
Learn how they can help your business. Discover new trends and... More about: Development Authority and Your Business

Steve Jobs is Capwise and here is why.

Steve Jobs is a successful business owner because he is correctly applying the most important business principle, better than his competitors. The most important principle is The Golden Rule.

Do to others as you want them to do to you.

Steve’s response the Golden Rule is the most intuitive electronics on the market.

Intuitive means natural

In order for electronics to be used by the common, non-tech person, the interface... More about: Steve Jobs is Capwise. Are You?

A free workshop for landlords and property managers of residential rental housing in the City of Martinsburg and the Eastern Panhandle. A local attorney and other speakers will address issues essential t the management of your business.

Find out about:
- Landlord Tenant Law in WV
- Leasing Do's and Don'ts
- Eviction Procedures
- Sucurity Deposits
- Code Enforcement
- Rental Registration
- Multi-family Units
- Fair... More about: Free Workshop for Landlords

Do you have a case of Pseudo Dichotomies?

Are Pseudo Dichotomies hindering the productivity of your business?

Pseudo Dichotomy means false separation.

False separations are ideas that we believe to be true that are really false. Pseudo dichotomies limit one’s ability to succeed. They become glass ceilings or walls of limitation around a person. When a business leader has a case of pseudo dichotomies it hinders the productivity of the leader and impacts their entire... More about: Do You Have A Case Of Pseudo Dichotomies?

Apex Thinking

Get your copy of this controversial new book and gain insight into how the man who advanced a struggling career college into the largest private university in West Virginia perceives both leadership strategy and survival.

The candid and sometimes shocking revelations about the realities of leadership in today’s intensely competitive environment are sure to stimulate your creative and critical thinking skills as you strive to position your leadership within the... More about: Provocative and Challenging Leadership Discussion