Positively West Virginia

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Synopsis

Each week, we feature in-depth, positive stories of companies that are doing great things for the communities they serve in West Virginia, are leading West Virginia in a positive direction and are committed to making our state a powerful force in America.

Episodes

  • Episode 15: Failure is Not an Option: Landis Realty in the Heart of Canaan Valley

    26/04/2018 Duration: 25min

    Landis Realty is in the heart of Canaan Valley and they are ready to serve you! Their mission is to offer “Distinctive Customer Service and Professional Excellence” in Real Estate Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management. The Landis Realty Team makes a point to understand the unique needs of individual homeowners and their valued guests, […]

  • Episode 14: Making a Positive Impact on Healthcare Delivery in the US

    19/04/2018 Duration: 28min

    Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC (HMS) is an exceptional business whose unique capabilities involve purposeful integration of clinical expertise with information technology (IT) solutions. These solutions are revered by HMS’ customers, as reflected in the CPARS evaluations that HMS has received. This blend of clinical and IT expertise allows HMS to touch the entire healthcare delivery […]

  • Episode 13: Providing Loans to Support Small Businesses in the Appalachian Region

    12/04/2018 Duration: 31min

    Natural Capital Investment Fund finances and advises small to mid-sized enterprises, primarily in rural and underserved communities across a nine-state region. They help innovative entrepreneurs build locally-owned enterprises that create lasting jobs and community wealth, while using natural resources responsibly. For example, NCIF borrowers build local food systems; conserve energy and water; support eco-tourism; find creative outlets for […]

  • Episode 12: Appalachian Salt-Making Runs in Their Blood: J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works

    05/04/2018 Duration: 28min

    A 7th generation salt-making family harvests an all-natural salt by hand, from an ancient ocean trapped below the Appalachian Mountains of the Kanawha Valley in West Virginia. One could say salt-making runs in their blood. They are seventh-generation salt-makers, brother and sister Nancy Bruns and Lewis Payne. They share a common love of food, farming and […]

  • Episode 11: River Riders Family Resort: Keeping Customer Service Alive

    29/03/2018 Duration: 32min

    Only one hour from the DC and Baltimore Metro Regions, River Riders Inc., offers white water rafting, tubing, canopy tour/zipline, aerial forest adventure parks, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, lodging options and fishing adventures on the beautiful Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers (class I-III) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Using their expertise and the best adventure equipment […]

  • Episode 10: West Virginia Woman Owned Business: Yeager Design & Interiors

    22/03/2018 Duration: 28min

    Yeager Design & Interiors (YDI) is a local Residential and Commercial Design firm with a showroom located in Scott Depot, West Virginia. They can provide design services for just about any scope of work needed. Also, YDI can provide installation and contractors or are happy to work with those a client provides. No job is […]

  • Episode 9: Zeb’s Barky Bites: 10 Year Old Wins Hearts of WV Dogs One Treat at a Time

    15/03/2018 Duration: 26min

    After about a year of making healthy treats for our three Boxers, Lucy, Layla, and Liam, our 10 year old son asked if he could start a dog treat business.  After much discussion between his dad and I, and a few hours researching online, we decided if Zeb had the gumption to ask, he should […]

  • Episode 8: 3WM Software: Breaking Down Language Barriers

    08/03/2018 Duration: 25min

    3WM Software is dedicated to creating technology to help people communicate. Their patent pending technology can help you to understand what people around you are saying, whether you are traveling to a foreign country for leisure or business, or you’re a person with a disability, which affects your hearing. Using their online web services extend […]

  • Episode 7: Parkersburg Brewing Co.: Handcrafted Beer Brewed in the Mountains of West Virginia

    01/03/2018 Duration: 34min

    Born in true West Virginia tradition with the highest dedication to quality and craftsmanship, Parkersburg Brewing Co. develops, promotes, and delivers full flavored and unique specialty beers to suit every occasion. They are committed to promoting small business and giving back to their communities. By providing the best taproom experience in the tri-state region, they […]

  • Episode 6: Rebuilding the Appalachian Economy from the Ground Up

    22/02/2018 Duration: 31min

    Coalfield Development operates as a family of five social enterprises. A social enterprise is a business that combines the compassion of the nonprofit sector with the efficiency of the for-profit sector. The organization exists because in 2009 volunteers started to address concerns about housing in Wayne, WV. It was quickly realized that traditional charity was not nearly enough to […]

  • Episode 5: Budget $aver Just Might be the “Funnest” Brand in America

    15/02/2018 Duration: 32min

    Lisa Allen, President and CEO of Ziegenfelder Company in Wheeling, W.Va., has made a career of making people smile and helping them find their happy place. Her company manufactures and sells Budget $aver® twin pops and other frozen treats, worldwide. What’s not to like? Highly motivated — as well as an inspiring leader, Allen is responsible […]

  • Episode 4: Catch Cam Nets: Patented Fishing Net Gains National Attention

    08/02/2018 Duration: 26min

    Everyone has heard the old phrase “All fishermen are Liars”. Every Fisherman may even be somewhat guilty of this rumor given to them just by simply exaggerating the size of their fish. Coming back from that trip to the mountains with nothing but a story of the biggest fish you have ever caught without proof […]

  • Episode 3: Gurkee’s: Rope Sandals Handmade in Morgantown

    01/02/2018 Duration: 30min

    Ray Sickles is owner of Gurkee’s Rope Sandals, manufactured in Morgantown, West Virginia. Gurkee’s Rope Sandals are unique sandals made from carpet fiber that has been spun into rope and heat welded together. Gurkee’s are comfortable and durable. These sandals have been seen on fashion runways, and have been features in Vogue, Elle Girl, GQ Magazine, […]

  • Episode 2: Navy Veteran Serves United States Government After Duty Through Leadership

    25/01/2018 Duration: 29min

    Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc. (SRE), located in Martinsburg, WV, was established in 2007 by Jeannette King, President, CEO and winner of the 2015 U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office Small Business Person of the Year. Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc. provides services to commercial and government customers. The company is an Accredited ITIL® and […]

  • Episode 1: Family Roots Farm – Discovering West Virginia’s Untapped Sweetness

    17/01/2018 Duration: 24min

    A family tradition for more than ten years, the family’s sugar maker, Fred Hervey, decided to begin offering the family’s syrup for sale. Not only is the Family Roots Farm 100% pure syrup for sale, but so is the Maple Sugar, Maple Nuts and Maple Cotton Candy! The back row: (Left to right) Dave Farris, […]

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