Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:08:27 GMT
It may not seem like changing one word in a school's name is a big deal, but there's a lot that still needs to be done for Alderson-Broaddus College to change its name to Alderson Broaddus University.
It may not seem like changing one word in a school's name is a big deal, but there's a lot that still needs to be done for Alderson-Broaddus College to change its name to Alderson Broaddus University over the next month and a half.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:54:26 GMT
The West Virginia EDA adopted a resolution to allow $150 million in 20-year bonds for new equipment at Gestamp. The state will own the equipment at first, and Gestamp will pay off the bonds on it.
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority adopted a resolution to allow $150 million in 20-year bonds for new equipment at Gestamp. The state will own the equipment at first, and Gestamp will pay off the bonds on it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:49:56 GMT
Entsorga will take waste and separate steel, aluminum and glass, recycle certain types of biodegradable waste and convert it to an end product that can be used to make cement.
The business, which WVEDA Executive Director David Warner explained was a European technology that takes waste and separates steel, aluminum and glass, recycles certain types of biodegradable waste and converts it to an end product that can be used to make cement.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:29:48 GMT
NEW HAVEN, WV (AP) — Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
NEW HAVEN, WV (AP) — Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:23:48 GMT
Don Arnwine, the national director for McManis Consulting, says he uses the "media test" to find out the efficiency of a company's board of directors."If a board is often in the news, there's trouble in River City."
Don Arnwine, the national director for McManis Consulting, says he uses the "media test" to find out the efficiency of a company's board of directors."If a board is often in the news, there's trouble in River City," said the former president/CEO of Charleston Area Medical Center.
Armstrong Hardwood Flooring announced plans Dec. 6 to hire 145 workers at its Beverly plant to meet increasing demand.
The facility, located in Randolph County, currently employs 575 workers. Potential job seekers can apply online by clicking on the careers tab at www.armstrong.com or by attending one of the plant's open houses on Dec. 8, 15, Jan. 5 and 19.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said the expansion is just one example of growth among West Virginia companies.
"We appreciate having Armstrong Hardwood Flooring in West Virginia for the past 20 years," Tomblin said in a statement. "(Its) plan to hire 145 workers is another example of the confidence companies have in our state and our work force."
Armstrong World Industries Inc. designs and manufactures floors and ceilings. In 2011, Armstrong's consolidated net sales from continuing operations totaled approximately $2.7 billion. The company is based in Lancaster, Pa., and operates 32 plants in eight countries, employing approximately 8,500 employees worldwide.
An Armstrong plant in Millwood deals mainly with mineral wool, or the raw materials for mineral fiber ceilings.