Dec 9, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink
Located in the heart of downtown Elkins, you’ll find a polka-dotted piano underneath a giant sprinkled donut and a set of old wooden doors. Inside are yellow-painted walls and a selection of donuts that the owner claims are “the best donuts you’ve ever tasted.” ...
Dec 2, 2021 | Agriculture, Entrepreneurs
Nestled on 50 acres of land in French Creek is a Christmas tree farm. Owned by Ron and Matilda Fowler, French Creek Christmas Trees has been steadily growing, like their trees, for over 30 years. “We’re just a hilly, West Virginia farm,” said Mr. Fowler. The...
Nov 29, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, Media
Christina Entenmann-Edwards started Hashtag WV out of love for West Virginia. Like herself, a first-generation American, the campaign was launched as the first of its kind — a free, full-color tabloid of arts and culture throughout the Greenbrier Valley. ...
Nov 18, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, Technology
A West Virginian by birth, Todd Cope moved away in search of greater entrepreneurial opportunities. And as a West Virginian at heart, he moved back to create them for others. Founded by West Virginians, CentralApp has a singular vision: To connect companies with...
Nov 11, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink
Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, René Jorge is a professional Chef and owner of Sauté by René of Morgantown. Growing up in the diverse and Spanish-speaking community of Asbury Park, it was here that she fell in love with the art of cooking. After high school, Jorge...
Nov 4, 2021 | Entrepreneurs, Food and Drink
Born in the Philippines, Daniel and Ellen Lubuguin are the proud owners of Philippines Best Food in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Daniel’s stateside career began as an employee for PepsiCo. He remained with the company for ten years, during which time he met...