The Positively West Virginia Podcast

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, […]

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 lifecyc...

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;...

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 family. Their salt is completely organic a...

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 available,...

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 too small or too big for their design team to handle.

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 have the opportunity to try.  So, Zeb's Barky Bites was born. Certainly, it has taken help from Mom and Dad, b...

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 business and other organization can easily add live...

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 aim to bring business min...

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 address the de...

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? 

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 or a witness…no-one is going to believe you. Well, with the  CatchCamNet  you can never be...

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, Muse Magazine and The Chicago Tribune.