Episode 220 – Mountaineer Military Museum: A Wartime Memorial
Childhood friends were drafted into their country’s service, but only one of them made it home. Ron McVaney, Founder and CEO of the museum, and his wife, Barb, are dedicated to telling their story. Mrs. McVaney is the Executive Director of the museum, and with her...
Summer Events
Tourism and recreation continue to be two of the largest industries in West Virginia and is responsible for nearly 46,000 jobs in the state every year. Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Albert Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown; Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and...
Episode 219 – Justin Whitman – UMuseUs
A love of folk, song, and dance is embedded in the West Virginia psyche. With a growing interest in events, concerts, and music venues, Justin Whitman found a niche needing to be filled. Whitman is the Founder and CEO of UMuseUs, a tech startup located in...
Small Business Week
Small business has been referred to as the backbone of America—rightfully so; small business entrepreneurship is one of the closest realities to the American Dream a person can experience. Host, Paige Malenock, sat down with Karen Friel, District Director of the SBA;...
Episode 218 – Mark Bowe – Barnwood Builders
Mark Bowe is a man’s man—he’s also the host of the nationally acclaimed Magnolia Network’s Barnwood Builders. After working his way through college as a coal miner, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Bowe also holds a master’s degree in...
Manufacturing in West Virginia
What has manufacturing to do with West Virginia? In a word, a lot. Manufacturers in West Virginia account for 10.25% of the total output in the state and are responsible for almost 7% of the total workforce. Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with David Rosier, President of...
Episode 217 – Tony Onorato – APO Consulting
Tony Onorato has always been a go-getter. Licensed as a Professional Counselor, he functions as a Sports Performance Consultant out of his agency in Morgantown, West Virginia. APO Consulting was born almost 25 years ago and focuses on working anxiety, depression,...
The Staffing Industry Business Mastermind
Coming down from the COVID-19 pandemic, a question swirling in the minds of most West Virginians surrounds the state of things in the small-town workforce. Are jobs readily available? How has the pandemic affected small businesses and corporations throughout the...
Episode 216 – Jason Specht – Mountain State Overland LLC
Creator and owner of Mountain State Overland (LLC), Jason Specht has always considered himself a mountain man. Mountain State Overland was founded in the “Mountain State” in 2013. Its team of explorers has enjoyed nearly 100,000 miles of vehicle-based...
Episode 215 – Jimmy Belknap – Belknap Dough Company
Jimmy Belknap has always known the value of a hard day's work. Raised on a cattle farm, he spent some time in the electrical industry before ultimately transferring to oil and gas. Today, he continues this long legacy of hard work––only now with a brick oven and...