Financial Uncertainty Business MasterMind

Financial Uncertainty Business MasterMind

Financial uncertainty. It’s something we all face at one point or another. With the COVID-19 crisis and small business shortages across West Virginia, instilling financial confidence in the hearts and minds of the state’s mountain communities has grown bleak.    Host,...
Financial Uncertainty Business MasterMind

Bridging Innovation MasterMind

This week we are speaking with Tara St. Clair, Director of Operations at Encova Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Bill Woodrum, Coordinator at WV Entrepreneurship Network at West Virginia Department of Economic Development about the Bridging Innocation...

Broadband Business MasterMind

A number of economic developers and business collaborators are seeking unprecedented change in broadband access across the state of West Virginia.  Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Derek Barr, Assistant GM of Hardy Telecommunications, Sean Sikora, County Commissioner...

Education MasterMind

Education is a vital component of the growth of any society. In West Virginia, there is a growing interest in the public education system and its effects on the greater economic development of our statewide communities.  Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Scott Rotruck,...

Fishing Business MasterMind

It’s one of West Virginia’s most supported recreations––Fishing.  Mountaineers love to fish. Something about the serene landscape of escaping to the woods, and finding a quiet stream to cast a line for hours on end. With some of the best spots in the country, the...

Veterans MasterMind

Opportunities for veterans can appear few and far between. Hoping to change the entrepreneurial, educational, and economic landscape for veterans in West Virginia are two decorated military servants.  Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Frank Vitale, President and CEO of...