The Positively West Virginia Podcast

Drs. Lucas and Amy Watterson cofounded Mountain State Wellness in Morgantown, WV in 2002. Since then their practice has continued to grow every year and has helped more than 5,000 people from 10 different states. They also enjoy many outdoor activities, raising their two daughters, and entertaining in their mountaintop home.

Arria Hines serves as CEO and President at  Allegheny Science and Technology (AST) . She proudly wears other hats as well: award-winning entrepreneur, successful business woman, trusted advisor, valued mentor, and native West Virginian. She is recognized as a leader in her home state and in areas throughout AST's geographic business footprint. Arria's desire to counsel, support, and give back to s...

John Deskins, PhD serves as Assistant Dean, Director of the BBER and as an associate professor of economics at the College of Business and Economics at WVU, discusses the West Virginia business outlook.

Forge Business Solutions  is a veteran-owned business founded upon the principle of service above self. President and CEO, Frank Vitale started Forge to help companies thrive in any aspect. From developing new markets, identifying potential customers, human resources training, investor relations and beyond.

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 small business is at record highs and it is a great time to own a small busin...

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.

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 bio...

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.

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.

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 the homes would use. This led them to a transition to renewable energy systems...

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 opportunitie...

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!

When Doug Leech, founder and CEO of  Ascension Recovery Services  and  West Virginia Sober Living , formerly known as Morgantown Sober Living, needed treatment, it was evident that quality options were limited. After traveling across the country to participate in treatment, Leech recognized multiple gaps that exist for those dealing with the disease of addiction and combating substance use disorde...

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. Their company started nearly 25 years ago, o...

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 20...

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 of letting our product speak for itself."

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, Nick Vujicic and others. He is an acclaimed author of books focused on per...

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 variety of silk and metallic threads for...

Mountain Rides, LLC  is a company promoting cycling adventures across the beautiful mountain state.

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 positions, including professional, commercial...

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 Hot Dog Chili . In 2003, the Cowgers, who are long-time entrepreneu...

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 operations. The managem...

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 was unable to justify paying the prices of the current beard care opti...

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, […]