Positively West Virginia

This is a special edition of the Positively West Virginia podcast. Jim talks about Alignment 2018 and recaps some of the events like John Deskins session and the small business panel he was a part of. Jim also talks about the report from the The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) that centers around how […]

Happiness is a State of Mine is a new WV based company looking to not only provide a comfortable, well-made product to fellow West Virginians, but also aim to cultivate happiness and shed a positive spotlight on all of the wonderful and culturally diverse things West Virginia has to offer. Show Notes: 00:31-3:05: Jim introduces […]

Engineering Solutions | Professional Services KeyLogic is a leading provider of professional services and engineering solutions for research and development technologies that transform how federal agencies operate. We specialize in developing unique solutions, bolstered by exceptional service and comprehensive capabilities, that improve an organization’s technology management, business intelligence, data analytics, budget formulation and biometrics. KeyLogic […]

WV Eye Consultants provides you with the most technically advanced and compassionate care at all of their seven convenient locations in Southern West Virginia serving the Tri-State area.       Show Notes: 00:31-3:10: Jim introduces today’s guest of the show, Chris Stansbury, doctor of optometry and co-founder of West Virginia Eye Consultants. Jim fills […]

Sunbelt has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, the Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process. Show Notes: 00:31-3:57: […]

Mountain View Solar is deeply rooted in their local community. They had a start in the custom home building industry, and over those years became known as one of the Eastern Panhandle’s premier builder of custom green homes. Building homes designed to use less energy inspired the idea to also create some of the energy […]

Preston County Workshop is a 501(c)3 non-profit, certified by the State of WV as a Community Rehabilitation Program, located in Reedsville, WV. Their mission is to help people with disabilities secure gainful employment opportunities that align with their distinctive interests, skills, and talents.  Their organization connects a pool of pre-screened, qualified, job-ready employees to opportunities within […]

EscapeWorks has brought the excitement of live-action “escape” games to the Ohio Valley.  Located in Weirton, West Virginia, they’re just 20 minutes west of Robinson Township and convenient to Steubenville and the Northern Panhandle.  ​Perfect for team-building, group date night, or family fun!   Show Notes: 00:31-2:58: Jim introduces today’s guest, Mike Whalen, Co-founder of […]

Doug Leech opened the first sober living home in Morgantown in 2013. Now, in 2018, he is helping combat substance use disorder in West Virginia by offering program development services to others who want to start these types of programs.

A collection of all-natural preserves and fruit wines with varieties of berries and fruits native to the Appalachian region. Their full selection of fresh fruit preserves, fruit butters and fruit wine come from a history of passion, dedication, and a promise to deliver to their customers the all-natural products inspired by their West Virginia heritage. […]

Mountain State Software Solutions (MS3) specializes in solution engineering and software integration for both commercial and federal customers. Their experienced consultants are proficient in the delivery of business focused solutions and committed to building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships across client engagements and the community.  MS³  was honored by INC 500 Selection for 2016. MS3 […]

DOCK SYSTEMS & HARDWARE American Muscle Docks and Fabrication® has the mission to build stronger, simpler, and more aesthetically pleasing dock systems and dock hardware for commercial and residential applications. We strive for innovative manufacturing techniques to give our customers a unique and superior product for a lower price. “We build everything with the attitude […]

Ed DeCosta is one of the most engaging executive coaches and thought leaders of our time. He delivers results with companies of all sizes, from high tech start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. Ed is a dynamic global speaker, who has shared the stage with the likes of John Maxwell, Darren Hardy, Christian Simpson, Les Brown, […]

Align HR was founded on the desire to take Human Resources to a new level. And after many years of success in the human resources industry, they believe that Managed HR Services enables them to provide their clients with more than traditional HR practices can offer. At Align HR, they do more than make you […]

Kreinik Manufacturing is a family-owned business that started in Jerry and Estelle Kreinik’s home in early 1970s. Estelle was a needle worker, who basically wanted access to more interesting threads. So they started researching, buying, then making them. Doug Kreinik, owner of Kreinik Mfg. Co., Inc joined the family business in 1983.  Today Kreinik makes a […]

Mountain Rides, LLC is a company promoting cycling adventures across the beautiful mountain state. Show Notes: 00:31-2:09: Jim introduces today’s guest Travis Olson and his company, Mountain Rides LLC and asks him to give the listeners a glimpse into his personal life. 2:10-5:07: Olson talks about the inspiration behind his company. He also discusses his […]

Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada. Every day, they help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses. Express has more than 760 franchise locations that provide a full range of employment solutions that include full-time, temporary, and part-time employment in a wide range of […]

Dee and Angie Cowger continued a family tradition and opened The Custard Stand in 1991 as a take-out dairy bar in Webster Springs, West Virginia. The Cowgers used a century-old recipe created by Angie’s grandfather as the chili for the hot dogs. For more than a decade, customers repeatedly asked where they could buy Custard Stand […]

Micro Produce was founded under the shared principles of its parent company Allegheny Genesis LLC; to promote seasonal sustainability by encompassing the beauty of the Allegheny Mountains and their importance to the lives of those who live here. Micro continues to promote sustainable agriculture by devoting time and resources to further research in sustainable greenhouse […]

Mountaineer Brand was founded in 2013, somewhat by chance. Their founder, Eric Young, was growing his traditional Fall beard when he began to research beard care options to enable him to keep the beard without the irritation and itchiness that newer beards can cause. Being a father of three on a lower than average salary, Eric […]