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Martinsburg, West Virginia - Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc (SRE), a 100% Woman-Veteran-owned, HUBZone Certified small business headquartered in Martinsburg, WV has been awarded the 8(a) designation by the Small Business Administration. SRE was founded by honorably discharged Navy Veteran, Jeannette King, in 2007 to provide customers with consultation and training in … Continue Reading Local Company Receives 8(a) Certification, Positioned to Provide IT Sector Jobs & Growth in WV
More Than A Geek has a new website design !
More Than A Geek® has a new look ! Check out our new website ! Continue Reading More Than A Geek has a new website design !
Armed Forces Foundation Web Site Launch
Hagerstown, MD – Hagerstown, Maryland-based DH WEB Inc. has announced that it has designed and is hosting the new Armed Forces Foundation web site. The Armed Forces Foundation is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort and support to members of the United States military and their families during … Continue Reading Armed Forces Foundation Web Site Launch
WV SOS Identify Areas of Improvement Based on Survey of WV Businesses
“In an effort to obtain feedback from businesses within the state of West Virginia the Secretary of State’s Office sent out a survey to businesses. We at the Secretary of State’s Office believe it is our responsibility to provide outstanding services to businesses. It is our goal to ensure that businesses … Continue Reading WV SOS Identify Areas of Improvement Based on Survey of WV Businesses
Blue Ridge Basketry Now Open in Hedgesville
Almost any day of the week, Shirley Snyder invites you to visit her shop “Blue Ridge Basketry” on Town Spring Street in historic Hedgesville, West Virginia. The shop is within a block of the library and apropos the street name, near the historic Town Spring. Blue Ridge Basketry baskets are each … Continue Reading Blue Ridge Basketry Now Open in Hedgesville
Mel’s Smells Donates Gift Basket to be Raffled in Support of Local Children’s Museum
Melissa Zimmerman Faircloth, owner of Mel’s Smells etc., announced today a donation of $100 Mel’s Gift Basket to the City of Martinsburg sponsored for the kids, by George Children’s Museum in recognition of the valuable work developing the local museum. Of the donation, Mel said, “I am delighted to be … Continue Reading Mel’s Smells Donates Gift Basket to be Raffled in Support of Local Children’s Museum
Two River Treads Announces Grand Opening in Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown, WV - A specialty running and walking shoe store encouraging people to go barefoot? You must be kidding, right? Actually the new Two River Tread Center for Natural Running and Walking is doing just that…almost. The store, which is opening in Shepherdstown on May 22, will fit children and adults … Continue Reading Two River Treads Announces Grand Opening in Shepherdstown
Live Blog: City Club Meeting: A Theme for Martinsburg
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Massie Lane, Executive Director, Washington County Museum of fine Arts Location: Boydville Historic Mansion, 601 South Queen Street, Martinsburg, West Virginia. Topic: A Theme for Martinsburg? 12:37 pm - What difference the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts makes for Hagerstown and Washington County. RLM - Don’t start … Continue Reading Live Blog: City Club Meeting: A Theme for Martinsburg
Choice Professional Contracting recives National Recognition
Choice professional Contracting of Martinsburg has been notified by DiversityBusiness.com that the business has been selected: 1) as a 2010 Top 500 Emerging Business in the U.S.; 2) Top 500 Veteran Owned Business in the U.S.; 3) Top 100 Disabled Owned Business in the U.S.; 4) Top 50 Diversity Owned Business … Continue Reading Choice Professional Contracting recives National Recognition
Local Businesses Listed as 55 Good Things in West Virginia
In the May 14th issue of The State Journal, 5 local businesses or people were included in the 2010 55 Good things About West Virginia. This year’s locals include: Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown; Boltz’s Hardware in Martinsburg; Dorothy Davis-retired teacher; Ezekiel’s Place Retreat Center, Hedgesville; and Wonderment Puppet Theater, Martinsburg. … Continue Reading Local Businesses Listed as 55 Good Things in West Virginia
Integrity… Does it really exist today?
Integrity – Inspiring Trust and Confidence; Authentic, Consistent, Courageous, Ethical, Honest Integrity is one of five Corporate Values of Mellott Company. “We try to hire people that can exemplify and orient to our Values of Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Respect, and Excellence” states Jeff Rowland, Human Resources Manager. Mellott Company is a … Continue Reading Integrity… Does it really exist today?
Is your house haunted? Call these paranormal investigators!
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, specter or ghost? If the answer is “yes,” then don’t wait another minute. Pick up the phone and call … Continue Reading Is your house haunted? Call these paranormal investigators!
Entrepreneurs Forum: Resources for Ag, Renewable Energy & all Rural Business
With another dynamic lineup of presenters, we hope you can join us as we explore the successes and opportunities of our local rural businesses. Betsy Heath, Lot 12 Public House Restaurant will discuss how local agriculture enhances our rural economy, showcasing how three Morgan County Farmers are benefiting from the local … Continue Reading Entrepreneurs Forum: Resources for Ag, Renewable Energy & all Rural Business
Be A Resource To Your Customers
Never let a day go by that you, as a small business owner, do not engage in at least one marketing activity. Too often we hear, when I finish a project, then I will market; or I don’t have the money. At the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneur’s Forum (EPF) this month, speakers … Continue Reading Be A Resource To Your Customers
Shepherd hosts Professional Connections Day for students April 20
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—The Shepherd University Office of Alumni Relations, School of Business and Social Sciences, and Career Services will sponsor a Professional Connections Day for Shepherd students Tuesday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. Shepherd alumni from the business community, both … Continue Reading Shepherd hosts Professional Connections Day for students April 20
Workforce Official to Address Local Employers at The Woods
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. - Fry will discuss new WorkForce West Virginia initiatives, including a $6 million training grant for green jobs.Russell L. Fry, acting executive director of WorkForce West Virginia, will address local employers on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. at The Woods Resort in Hedgesville during the quarterly meeting … Continue Reading Workforce Official to Address Local Employers at The Woods
More Than A Geek® Introduces yet another New Client’s Website !!
More Than A Geek® has added Ice Cubes, Inc. to their list of clients. Ice Cubes, Inc. is the manufacturer of MilitaryICE, ArmyICE, NavyICE, AirForceICE, MarinesICE, and CoastGuardICE Ice Cube Trays / Food Molds. These are not just Ice Cube Trays - they can serve as Molds for Chocolates, Jello, Flavored … Continue Reading More Than A Geek® Introduces yet another New Client’s Website !!
Bentley’s Specialty Pet Foods Now Open in Historic Hedgesville
Sheila Joy and her husband Jeff Jolles are pleased to announce the opening of their new store, Bentley’s Specialty Pet Foods in the heart of Historic Hedgesville. The store is located on the corner of Main and Mary streets, more commonly known as routes 9 and 901. Recently, Virginia Fairbanks, owner … Continue Reading Bentley’s Specialty Pet Foods Now Open in Historic Hedgesville
More Than A Geek® adds new website to portfolio
More Than A Geek® has added Joe’s Auto Body, of Clear Spring, Maryland to their list of clients. The new website has already had excellent comments, including: “David, Great website and nice presentation, I will be in contact with you concerning a website for my new company this spring.Thanks,Darren”. Joe’s Auto … Continue Reading More Than A Geek® adds new website to portfolio
Ghost Conference Coming to Harpers Ferry
The paranormal world to meet in historic town HARPERS FERRY, WV – The Paranormal Investigators Coalition has a very specific goal – to return paranormal research to its roots as a serious field of study with common sense scientific methods. They want to reverse the “entertainment” aspect of “ghost hunting” created … Continue Reading Ghost Conference Coming to Harpers Ferry
City Club Announces Spring Speakers
February 17 Lynn Hocker has taken an historic home and made it super energy efficient which provides excess energy back to the existing power grid. Lynn’s business is now operating in the historic structure: The Whispering Creek Renewable Energy Center which provides a working model demonstrating the balance between the natural … Continue Reading City Club Announces Spring Speakers
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, in Hagerstown. Maryland Wins 2010 Gold Hospitality Award
Hagerstown, MD – The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center of Hagerstown, Maryland was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Clarion Brand. “The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center commitment to excellence and … Continue Reading Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, in Hagerstown. Maryland Wins 2010 Gold Hospitality Award
Paranormal Research and Training Facility opening to the public!
Do you like those “ghost hunting shows” on TV? Have you ever watched them and thought, “I could do that?” Well, stop thinking like that! According to Vince Wilson and the Paranormal Investigators Coalition (http://www.paranormalcoalition.com) you are going about things the wrong way. “Contrary to current popular belief,” says Wilson, “Paranormal … Continue Reading Paranormal Research and Training Facility opening to the public!
Chamber Partners with the U.S. Census Bureau
We are pleased to announce that the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help achieve a complete and accurate count of our nation’s growing population during the 2010 Census. Our population is rapidly changing, and accurate census data are needed to help advance local … Continue Reading Chamber Partners with the U.S. Census Bureau
Greater Voice Enterprises Opens Office in Shepherdstown, WV
Shepherdstown, WV January 6, 2010. Susan Benjamin, president and founder of Greater Voice Enterprises, announced GVE will open a new office in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. According to Benjamin, whose offices were previously based in Boston and Washington DC boasts 25 years in the marketing and communications arena. The move signals unique … Continue Reading Greater Voice Enterprises Opens Office in Shepherdstown, WV
Berkeley Arts Council offers “Business of Art” Workshop for Artists and Artisans
“The Business of Art” will be the focus of a one-day workshop for artists and artisans on Saturday, January 30 in Martinsburg. Hosted by the Berkeley Arts Council in association with the Tamarack Foundation, the program offers an overview of the knowledge and skills essential for artists who wish to develop … Continue Reading Berkeley Arts Council offers “Business of Art” Workshop for Artists and Artisans
EPEF Event, Specialty businesses that thrive on celebrating special occasions!
t is the time of year where gift giving is front and center on everyone’s mind. Our January 7th program will feature Cathy Sweeney from Total Basketcases and Pam Wagoner of Depot Florist discussing the seasonal cycles of their businesses. We’ll discover which holidays are their best sellers, how they market … Continue Reading EPEF Event, Specialty businesses that thrive on celebrating special occasions!
Knob Hall Winery Receives USDA Grant for Geothermal Energy
Clear Spring, MD – The Knob Hall Winery in Clear Spring, Maryland is Washington County’s only winery. The company recently was awarded a significant grant from the United States Department of Agriculture for a geothermal project. Owner Richard Seibert said, “We were very glad to receive official notification that we won … Continue Reading Knob Hall Winery Receives USDA Grant for Geothermal Energy
Discovery Station Displays New Colorful Window Signs
Hagerstown, MD – The Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau has donated 12 large and colorful new window vinyl signs for the Discovery Station in Downtown Hagerstown. The signs include bright and cheerful frogs, butterflies, the Discovery Station Weather Station, the Titanic, the C&O Canal, a magnifying glass, and NASA and … Continue Reading Discovery Station Displays New Colorful Window Signs
2010 Census Jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities. Census taker … Continue Reading 2010 Census Jobs
Video: Interview The Vintage Lady
Harpers Ferry, WV - In the first interview of our Local Entrepreneur series, we sat down with Cindi and Billy Ray Dunn of the Vintage Lady in Harpers Ferry, WV to discuss transitions from a career in education to retail, the new Vintage Lady website, online marketing and how to use … Continue Reading Video: Interview The Vintage Lady
Shops of Historic Hedgesville Holiday Open House
If you are planning to head out to one of the MANY events in the area on Saturday December 12th, be sure to give yourself a bit more time for celebrating the holidays in Hedgesville. Celebrate the season looking good, smelling good and feeling good. The Shops of Historic Hedgesville are … Continue Reading Shops of Historic Hedgesville Holiday Open House
EPEF December Meeting featuring Tumai Water & American Public Univ.
The Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum will hold their monthly meeting at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, WV on December 3, 2009. Guest speakers will be Bob Downey of Tumai Water and Michelle Maldonado of American Public University. Program: Tumai Water – “The Business Model” Bob Downey is the President and Founder … Continue Reading EPEF December Meeting featuring Tumai Water & American Public Univ.
Job Opening - Director of Golf, The First Tee of West Virginia at the Eastern Panhandle
The First Tee of West Virginia announces an immediate opening for a Director of Golf in Martinsburg, WV. The Director of Golf will oversee day-to-day operations of The First Tee of West Virginia at the Eastern Panhandle. The First Tee is a national youth development program that utilizes the game of … Continue Reading Job Opening - Director of Golf, The First Tee of West Virginia at the Eastern Panhandle
Holiday Inn Martinsburg WINS IHG 2009 TORCHBEARER AWARD
The Holiday Inn Martinsburg has received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] 2009 Torchbearer Award, the company’s most prestigious award. IHG is the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. The Torchbearer Awards were presented during the 2009 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Washington, … Continue Reading Holiday Inn Martinsburg WINS IHG 2009 TORCHBEARER AWARD
November City Club Luncheon, topic “The Real Character of Martinsburg”
Martinsburg, WV - The City Club of Martinsburg, an informal, dedicated group of concerned citizens, business owners, property investors and regional leaders committed to historic downtown Martinsburg, held their monthly meeting at the Epicenter in Martinsburg, WV. Speaker / Topic: Don Wood has served as the head of the Berkeley County … Continue Reading November City Club Luncheon, topic “The Real Character of Martinsburg”
Students Seek Input on Community Boards
Students in Berkeley Springs High School Civics classes are approaching boards in their community to request that student representatives be added to include the viewpoint of youth in community decision-making. “Students are full of ideas and ready to work. We are determined to change the public’s opinion of today’s youth,” says … Continue Reading Students Seek Input on Community Boards
Berkeley Arts Council to host grant writing workshop with WV Division of Culture and History
The Berkeley Arts Council will serve as host to the West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s (WVDCH) Arts staff as they present a grant-writing workshop in Martinsburg on Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the downtown Library. The meeting is free and open to the public and will last … Continue Reading Berkeley Arts Council to host grant writing workshop with WV Division of Culture and History
Harpers Ferry Vintage Lady Announces an All-New Shopping Experience
Harpers Ferry, WV - The Vintage Lady, Harpers Ferry West Virginia’s sassiest jewelry and accessory store, today announced the launching of an all-new online location. Now customers can shop, get special viewings of sale items, and get unusual information from tips about cleaning jewelry to the history of their favorite gems. … Continue Reading Harpers Ferry Vintage Lady Announces an All-New Shopping Experience
Amherst Family Practice, Bender is Patients’ Choice
Winchester, Virginia – Dr. William Bender of Amherst Family Practice has been honored by his patients with a Patients’ Choice recognition. Every month, more than 40,000 patients across the U.S. provide online feedback about their experiences with their doctors at http://www.vitals.com. The “Patients’ Choice” award is tabulated by MDx Medical, Inc. … Continue Reading Amherst Family Practice, Bender is Patients’ Choice
ROCs Cuts Prices on Coffee, Cappuccino or Fountain Drinks
ROCS convenience stores are now offering any size coffee, cappuccino or fountain drink for 99 cents. “This is not a coupon offer,” said Scott Roach, president of R.M. Roach and Sons, owners of ROCS stores throughout the West Virginia eastern panhandle. “This is a regular-price offer, just in time for the … Continue Reading ROCs Cuts Prices on Coffee, Cappuccino or Fountain Drinks
Introducing “More Than A Geek” - More than just technical, we understand business
More Than A Geek - A new business located in Berkeley Springs David McDonald, Owner After years of consulting and contract positions I created my own company. I provide technical services, website design and hosting, programming, computer repair and other services to both business and residential customers. Web / Visual Basic … Continue Reading Introducing “More Than A Geek” - More than just technical, we understand business
Pictures: October CIB Mixer at Mountain State Meats
The Martinsburg, WV Christians in Business held their monthly mixer at Mountain State Meats on October 29, 2009. Continue Reading Pictures: October CIB Mixer at Mountain State Meats
Live Blog: 5 Ways to Market Your Business Electronically
Martinsburg, WV - Main Street Martinsburg (MSM) hosted “5 Ways to Market Your Business with Electronic Technology” on the evening of Monday, October 26, 2009 at City Hall, 2nd Floor, City Council Chambers. Below is the Live Blog provided by InThePanhandle.com. The agenda included: Website: Randy Lewis Facebook: Laura Gassler Twitter: … Continue Reading Live Blog: 5 Ways to Market Your Business Electronically
Crawford Joins Potomac Family Practice
Leesburg, Virginia – Whitney Crawford of Leesburg, recently joined Potomac Family Practice as their new Physician Assistant. Crawford, who recently graduated from the prestigious Shenandoah University in Winchester, excelled in the University’s Physician Assistant Program. As a new member of Potomac Family Practice, Crawford stated that she is excited to be … Continue Reading Crawford Joins Potomac Family Practice
Live Blogging October City Club Meeting: Guest Speaker Kathy Mason
Introducing guest speaker Kathy Mason of the Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) and Stephanie Godley running PowerPoint. Kathy Mason will provide a “helicopter tour” of Berkeley County to overview upcoming and in-development projects. The focus of the presentation will be areas available for development in Berkeley County. Meridian Development. Proposed development … Continue Reading Live Blogging October City Club Meeting: Guest Speaker Kathy Mason
Local startup features Webshows for People of Color
Local Tech startup features professionally produced webshows for a highly underrepresented viewing audience. Martinsburg, WV—Webshows for People of Color in a very unlikely place. You heard it correctly. The company is called Rowdy Orbit (http://www.rowdyorbit.com/) which is an online platform and destination for professionally produced, original episodic storytelling for the African … Continue Reading Local startup features Webshows for People of Color
“The Future of Economic Development in Martinsburg”
CITY CLUB Meeting Announcement October 21st @ Noon Eastern Panhandle Innovation Center (Epicenter) 224 W. King St., Martinsburg WV RSVP by October 19th at Noon to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) The Future of Economic Development in Martinsburg. Kathy Mason at the Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) … Continue Reading “The Future of Economic Development in Martinsburg”
Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB Receives State Tourism Award
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau (MBCCVB) was presented with the West Virginia Community Tourism Development Award at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Snowshoe Resort. This award is presented to a community or organization that has enhanced its local resources through cooperative, imaginative and innovative development … Continue Reading Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB Receives State Tourism Award
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant Speaking at October Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum
Program: Getting Started, Starting a Business in the Eastern Panhandle Secretary of State, Natalie Tennant will begin the meeting with opening remarks and general comments about her background and her time as Secretary, as well as thoughts on how to make government more open and engaging. Staff Autumn Bice and Amy … Continue Reading Secretary of State Natalie Tennant Speaking at October Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum
Personal in home Mechanics? Yes, we have them!
What could you be doing instead of waiting in a repair shop? What would 50% savings on a repair bill do for you? Have you ever had a company offer to bring the service to you? Our specialty is all the above! We are a unique business bringing back the adage, … Continue Reading Personal in home Mechanics? Yes, we have them!
Free Money . . .
Free Money is a “Fee Referral Program” offered by We Help You Build, Inc. In these very difficult times and in such a depressed economy homeowners are struggling to keep their heads above water. Yet, there are things that must be done to maintain their properties. We Help You Build, Inc. … Continue Reading Free Money . . .
Best Buy Donates $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club at Grand Opening
Martinsburg, WV - It’s here! Best Buy is officially open. Technophiles rejoice! The Martinsburg, WV Best Buy, the fourth Best Buy in the state, opened to a line of customers and excited employees. To mark the festivities, a number of dignitaries were present including William L. Stubblefield, County Commissioner, Jane Peters, … Continue Reading Best Buy Donates $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club at Grand Opening
Do-it-yourself class action administration
MARTINSBURG—Legal firms know that the complexity of class action lawsuits can drag such cases out for years; what may not be so obvious is that once the settlement is reached, an entirely new stage of work begins, one that is also complex and can take a lot of time to resolve. … Continue Reading Do-it-yourself class action administration
SBA Announces 2009 Small Business Award Winners
Judy K. McCauley, director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office is pleased to announce the 2009 Annual Small Business Awards Celebration on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The event will be held at the prestigious Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley. Award winners from the Eastern Panhandle area include: … Continue Reading SBA Announces 2009 Small Business Award Winners
SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses
WASHINGTON – Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced today by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. Beginning on June … Continue Reading SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program to Help Struggling Businesses
Local Grower Profile: Mayfair Farm
This month’s grower spotlight is on Eugene and Beth Nowak, the owners of Mayfair Farm, which is located in Bunker Hill, WV on Mission Road. Mr. Nowak is originally from New York and attended Delaware Valley College and received a degree in Horticulture. Mrs. Nowak was raised in Oregon and Alaska … Continue Reading Local Grower Profile: Mayfair Farm
American Craft Beer Week: Mountaineer Brewing Company
Mountaineer Brewing company located at 219-B Lawn Street Martinsburg is celebrating American Beer Craft Week with daily tours and tastings at 2pm the week of May 11th to 17th. Additionally, they will be accepting donations for the National Breast Cancer Foundation all week. Mountaineer Brewing Company Providing locally brewed beers to … Continue Reading American Craft Beer Week: Mountaineer Brewing Company
Berkeley Springs Entrepreneur Named W.Va. Small Business Person Of the Year
Sixteen West Virginians are winners in the West Virginia 2009 Small Business Person and Champions of the Year program. The awards are provided each year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office and are done in conjunction with the celebration of SBA’s National Small Business Week. Joseph H. … Continue Reading Berkeley Springs Entrepreneur Named W.Va. Small Business Person Of the Year
Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce to host
Martinsburg, WV – The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Business Expo on Saturday, September 26, 2009. The Expo will be held at The Martinsburg Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event provides business owners and managers with an excellent opportunity to display their products … Continue Reading Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce to host
Freelance Writer Wanted
Around the Panhandle magazine is seeking a freelance writer/journalist to help with business features, restaurant reviews and human interest pieces. Must be willing to travel throughout the Eastern Panhandle. Pay is per story and negotiable. Please send resume and sample of writing to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email … Continue Reading Freelance Writer Wanted
March WVEAC Meeting “Your Unemployment Account”
The next quarterly meeting of the West Virginia Employer Advisory Committee is March 26, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. The location of the meeting is to be determined. If you wish to host this meeting at your facility, please email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this … Continue Reading March WVEAC Meeting “Your Unemployment Account”
Bearwobble.com - An Eco-Friendly / Local Online Store
Bearwobble.com bills itself as ‘The amazing little store for eco-friendly stuff’ and works on the principle that Local is Greener. Why is local greener? The folks at bearwobble.com explain that “Products shipped long distances from countries with cheap labor and poor environmental standards form the backbone of businesses who focus on … Continue Reading Bearwobble.com - An Eco-Friendly / Local Online Store
CNB Bank, Inc. Announces 2008 Results
Thomas F. Rokisky, President/CEO of CNB Financial Services, Inc. (CNB), the parent company of CNB Bank, Inc. announced that CNB had consolidated net income of $2.7 million, or $6.02 per share for the year ended December 31, 2008, as compared to $2.5 million or $5.48 per share for the year ended … Continue Reading CNB Bank, Inc. Announces 2008 Results
EPSHRM Conference on The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) amends the National Labor Relations Act to change the procedures under which employees choose to join or not to join a union. Specifically, the EFCA would eliminate the current right of employees to a government-supervised, private ballot election for deciding on union representation. Instead, unions … Continue Reading EPSHRM Conference on The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
Former Fleetwood Facility Ready For Business
Hancock, Md. - A movie line once said “If you build it, they will come.” The town of Hancock believes it has a diamond in the rough already built—a unique business opportunity in these tough economic times for the right employer. The former Fleetwood travel trailer manufacturing plant, which closed down … Continue Reading Former Fleetwood Facility Ready For Business
Heart Warming Creations offers A Variety of Opportunity
Heart Warming Creations has been offering individuals the opportunity to own their own Traveling Store Business without the overhead expenses of a retail store for 22 years. Heart Warming Creations carries products from American Vendors that include such a variety of products including items handcrafted by Heart Warming Creations Craftsmen. Independent … Continue Reading Heart Warming Creations offers A Variety of Opportunity
New ‘Customer-Centric’ Roach Energy Website Launches
An entirely new Roach Energy website, sporting a fresh, colorful design and featuring numerous “customer-centric” tools, will debut Monday, January 19 on the World Wide Web. The new site, roachenergyROCS.com, replaces a static version that had been in use since 2003. “We built this new Roach Energy site around our customers,” … Continue Reading New ‘Customer-Centric’ Roach Energy Website Launches
WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business?
WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business? by inthepanhandle.com Added: Dec 18th 2008, 13:06 CHARLESTON, W.V.—West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today a new tax filing requirement designed to improve the fairness of the state tax structure for businesses. As of January … Continue Reading WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business?
“A Man For The Season”
In the Bible account of creation we read these words…. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every … Continue Reading “A Man For The Season”
Has the sun set on the Big Three?
There was a very interesting spectacle in Washington, DC last week which I happened to catch on the business channel CNBC. The heads of the big three auto companies, General Motors (GM), Ford and Chrysler came before Congress with their hands outstretched, groveling for 25 billion in government loans to help … Continue Reading Has the sun set on the Big Three?
A Look Inside the Redesign of inthepanhandle.com
inthepanhandle.com has always been about sharing information. Over the past couple months we’ve been hard at work creating and sharing more local content on inthepanhandle.com - in the form of more pictures, video streams, articles and calendar events. We’ve taken to using widely available tools to help standardize our content creation … Continue Reading A Look Inside the Redesign of inthepanhandle.com
China…Knock It Off!
The genesis of this article is from a story I recently read on cnnmoney.com titled “Cars : 6 Chinese Knock-offs” by Mina Kimes. It is the story of China’s entry into the international car market. Folks, in today’s global economy diversification is more or less a necessary element to the program … Continue Reading China…Knock It Off!
“The Spaghetti Sauce is AWESOME!”
At least one local customer is raving about the recently expanded menu at Tony’s NY Pizza and Italian Restaurant in Berkeley Springs. Opened in May of this year, the owner Alberto Calderon now offers a lunch and dinner buffet. And since everything is going so wonderfully, he’ll be expanding to eventually … Continue Reading “The Spaghetti Sauce is AWESOME!”
New RSS Feeds from inthepanhandle.com
We’ve added two new RSS feeds to inthepanhandle.com to accommodate added services that we’re integrating into our site. We’ve recently started using Twitter to post site updates, news, etc. So, if you are a Twitter user, feel free to Follow us at http://www.twitter.com/inthepanhandle or if you are not a Twitter user, … Continue Reading New RSS Feeds from inthepanhandle.com
New Menus Added; Habanero, Tony’s Pizza and Vocelli
You may or may not know that we have a growing list of local restaurant menus available for download on inthepanhandle.com. In fact, our restaurant menu page is the third most visited page on our site. Currently, we have 17 menus available for download / viewing. Our menu page includes a … Continue Reading New Menus Added; Habanero, Tony’s Pizza and Vocelli
AIG - Educated People Doing Uneducated Things
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Wood worked with you in mind - Custom Furniture by Bourgeois Furniture
If you thought the days of handmade furniture were gone then you are sadly mistaken. Right here in our very own Eastern Panhandle we have a father and son team of true blue cabinetmakers. Furniture and cabinet making is a fine art, a skill some might think was lost long ago. … Continue Reading Wood worked with you in mind - Custom Furniture by Bourgeois Furniture
Position Opening: Writer / Content Creator
inthepanhandle.com is looking for a bold, energetic individual with good writing skills to help create content on inthepanhandle.com. Position requirements include: - Ability to interview individuals and business owners. - Ability to compose articles / stories. - Ability to take pictures with supplied digital camera. - Basic computer skills. Position is … Continue Reading Position Opening: Writer / Content Creator
Who you gonna call? Poop Troopers!
PoopTroopers? Seriously. Is there too much poop in your backyard? Are you tired of picking up all that dog doodoo? Would you prefer the kids didn’t have to high step it to the swing set or back gate? If you ever have a mind to contract out any chore, this may … Continue Reading Who you gonna call? Poop Troopers!
Mountain View Solar House To Be Unveiled
Mountain View Builders, Morgan County, WV’s green builder, will unveil the Mountain View Solar House at an open house event from 11am to 4pm on July 12, 2008 in Berkeley Springs, WV. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Tour the Solar … Continue Reading Mountain View Solar House To Be Unveiled
Is the Martinsburg Wal-Mart the crappiest in America?
According to Jeffrey Goldberg, the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Martinsburg, WV is, if not the crappiest Wal-Mart in America, definitely among the 500 crappiest. “Last evening it was dirty and ill-kept, the bathroom was about as clean as the men’s bathroom in Penn Station was in 1974 (I remember that bathroom, that’s … Continue Reading Is the Martinsburg Wal-Mart the crappiest in America?
Enchanted puppet theater is a “wonder” in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – After 14 years of touring with his “Wonderment Puppets”, Joe Santoro’s vision has finally come true and his unique idea of creating a full-time, year-round puppet theater for children and their families is now a reality. Located at 412 West King Street in Martinsburg, the Wonderment Puppet Theatre will … Continue Reading Enchanted puppet theater is a “wonder” in Martinsburg
Capwise Leaders Have One Thing In Common
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 … Continue Reading Capwise Leaders Have One Thing In Common
Steve Jobs is Capwise. Are You?
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 … Continue Reading Steve Jobs is Capwise. Are You?
Do You Have A Case Of Pseudo Dichotomies?
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 … Continue Reading Do You Have A Case Of Pseudo Dichotomies?
Why I Love Amazon (Prime)
I love Amazon Prime. The one drag about shopping online is that there is no instant gratification. You have to wait and wait for your product to arrive (unless it’s a digital download - but we’re talking about physical products here). With Amazon Prime you get superfast (two day) shipping on … Continue Reading Why I Love Amazon (Prime)
Who wants some free advertising?
That was a dumb question - EVERYONE wants free advertising! For a limited time, inthepanhandle.com is offering free Basic advertising packages to any businesses or individuals who put an inthepanhandle.com link on their personal or business website. What’s in the Basic Advertising Package? In addition to all of the features included … Continue Reading Who wants some free advertising?
Physical Principles, Who Needs Them?
Physical Principles, Who Needs Them? Gravity Gravity is always working against us. Gravity makes boxes heavy to lift, causes our joints to ache, and our back to be sore. Wind Wind blows dust in our eyes, knocks down our garbage cans and worse, wind becomes tornados and hurricanes. Newton’s Third Law … Continue Reading Physical Principles, Who Needs Them?
When 2007 Retail Trends Are the Lowest in Five Years, A New Release From Capwiseleader.com
Jeff Rossignol, founder of Capwiseleader.com offers the least expensive strategy to improve the performance of any business in a new book for leaders called, “The Golden Rule for Leaders; The Second Most Powerful Principle in the Universe.” Marketing analysts claim that 2007 is the worst retail season in five years. (Reuters, … Continue Reading When 2007 Retail Trends Are the Lowest in Five Years, A New Release From Capwiseleader.com
Subdomains Make inthepanhandle.com Easier to Use
In an effort to make information easier to find on InThePanhandle.com we have created various sub-domains that point directly to the most frequently accessed areas of the site. The new sub-domains are: blog.inthepanhandle.com -> inthepanhandle.com Blog Posts business.inthepanhandle.com] -> Business Directory calendar.inthepanhandle.com -> Local Event Calendar classified.inthepanhandle.com -> Free Classifieds coupons.inthepanhandle.com … Continue Reading Subdomains Make inthepanhandle.com Easier to Use
Go Fly A Kite!
The more principles you apply to your business the more freedom, ownership, productivity and profitability you business will experience. Principles are not rules to be enforced, they are truths that empower! Go fly a kite! Using physical principles a person can do extraordinary things. The law of gravity is a key … Continue Reading Go Fly A Kite!
SBDC and INNOVA Collaborate to Grow FastTrac
Charleston, W.Va., August 22, 2007 — Governor Joe Manchin III and the West Virginia Development Office today announced that the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the INNOVA Commercialization Group (INNOA) will collaborate to offer and grow FastTrac® entrepreneurial training programs throughout West Virginia. This entrepreneurial and business education collaboration will … Continue Reading SBDC and INNOVA Collaborate to Grow FastTrac
Help out Goodwill, Save 20% at Bon-Ton
When members of your local community donate gently used clothing to Horizon Goodwill Industries, Goodwill sells these items in your local Goodwill retail store. The sales of these items fund training and other career services for the disabled and disadvantaged individuals of your community that prepare them for job success. Nationwide, … Continue Reading Help out Goodwill, Save 20% at Bon-Ton
Own Your Retirement
Insurance and Retirement Advice by Robert “Chad” Denton, Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network inthepanhandle.com Listing | Website | Email Retirement in the 2000’s has taken on different meanings for everyone. For some, being retired is all about not working a regular job and finally enjoying “the good life.” For … Continue Reading Own Your Retirement
