Programs Last week: Jennie Shriner, Director of Community Programs, Telemon. She discussed operating in a Covid year. She shared their many programs that provide a hand up, and how they were able to continue services during the pandemic. This week: Bill Powell, former U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of West Virginia April 29: Club Assembly June 24: Dinner...
Programs Last week: Shane Farthing, Director, Martinsburg Economic and Community Development, discussed some infrastructure and beautification projects. The City recently rolled out Pay by Phone, a pay-to-park app, which also allows for individuals to continue to use coins. There were 404 new businesses opened in Martinsburg last year. The main development challenge is the ability to...
Programs Last week: Bekah Hayes and Meredith Barrett, S.M.I.L.E. Initiative. It’s an acronym for “Spread Motivation, Inspiration, Love Everywhere. They see a need for a holistic wellness program in the Eastern Panhandle and provide tools necessary for maintaining healthy lifestyles and mindsets. This week: Sam Gulland, Torch Clean Energy April 8: Shane Farthing, Director, Martinsburg Economic and Community...
Programs Last week: Kent Leonhardt, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture, shared some of commissions programs and initiatives. Their mission is to provide a safe, abundant and available food supply. He indicated they focus on education before regulation. This week: Bekah Hayes and Meredith Barrett, S.M.I.L.E. Initiative April 1: Sam Gulland, Torch Clean Energy April 8: Shane Farthing, Director, Martinsburg...
Programs Last week: Dr. Wm. Benjamin Martz, Jr., Dean, College of Business, Shepherd University, spoke about the curriculum of the business school and the rationale behind its development. He also outlined the various actions the University took in response to COVID-19. This week: Kent Leonhardt, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture March 25: Bill Powell, former U.S. Attorney of...