The Positively West Virginia Podcast

Zac Northup joins us today to discuss his new book, Through the Fading Darkness: An American novel. Through the Fading Darkness captures the hope and tragedy of life on the Appalachian frontier just before the American Revolution, and Zac provides insight into the writing and publishing process.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia o...

Patrice Sterling, current Junior at Bluefield State University and 2023 White House Historically Black Colleges and University's Scholar joins us on the show to talk about her background, what she's most proud of while at Bluefield State, and more.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV

On this episode of Positively West Virginia, we sat down with Cathy McAlister and Nebeyou Abebe from Highmark Health to talk about their Healthy Neighborhood initiative, an innovative and transformational food insecurity program. Sponsored by  Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

This week we sat down with Mason Weese, Founder and Owner of MAJO LLC. Majo is based out of Charleston, WV that's focused on revitalizing West Virginia one home at a time by generating cash for sellers, work for crew-members, and beautiful homes for buyers.   MAJO: http://www.majobuyshouses.com/   Sponsored by: Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We spoke with Nate Arndt who was a Collegiate finalist in the Annual Business Plan Competition. Originally from Inwood, West Virginia, Nate is the founder of Nate's Handcrafted Nets, which is focused on using recreation as a tool to connect with the outdoors.     Sponsored by Huntington National...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Eva Toor, a Collegiate finalist in the Annual Business Plan Competition. Based in Charleston WV, she's the founder and CEO of The Stable Boy LLC. which is focused on rethinking the storage and display of horse-riding saddles.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blu...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Marshawn Kelly, Christian Ramsey, and Jonathan Williams, three Collegiate Team finalists in the Annual Business Plan Competition. Their business is CyberCups, a company wanting to help protect people by creating a smart app and device that alerts users to when their drink may hav...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Akshit Mudigonda and Miguel Aguilar, two Community Team finalists in the Annual Business Plan Competition. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, their business is LLET-MI Nutrition, company dedicated to providing high-quality, scientifically backed nutritional products to suppor...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Emma Looney & Lacy Mitchell, one of the High School finalists for the Annual Business Plan Competition. Their business is Happy Hooves, a farrier service located in West Virginia. Happy Hooves sets itself apart by providing quality services not just limited to horses.   Sponsored...

This week we are sitting down with Sandy Harper and Elizabeth Jones of Bikers, Bros & Bo, Inc. , a non-profit in Morgantown, WV formed in memory of PFC Andrew "Bo" Harper.   Bikers Bros & Bo Inc: https://bikersbrosandbo.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

Ashley Bainbridge, DO, owner of PuraVita Direct Primary Care joined us on the show to talk about what sets PuraVita apart from the typical primary care practice.     PuraVita Primary Care: https://www.puravitacare.com/   Sponsored by  Huntington National Bank  |  Highmark  Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |  Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV  |  West Virginia Department of Commerce

We sat down with one of the co-founders of Ridge Financial, PBC, Max Gottlieb. Ridge was founded out of Appalachia and is trying to change the narrative around banking and what's possible for our region.   Ridge: https://www.ridge.eco/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

John Boyle, well known entrepreneur and engineer, now author joins us on the show to introduce is new book Appalachian Kid. Appalachian Kid is memoire about John's story.   For Inquiries Contact: john@appalachiankid.com   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

In its seven years, Village Caregiving has grown from a single location with one employee in Barboursville, WV to over 20 locations in the Midwest and Eastern United States, and nearly 2,000 employees. We sat down with Jeff Stevens, one of the owners, to talk about what makes Village Caregiving so unique.   Village Caregiving: https://villagecaregiving.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank...

Monarca-Taqueria is an authentic taqueria located in Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia. We sat down with the owner, Irlanda Huff, to talk about her journey of starting a restaurant.   Monarca-Taqueria: https://monarca.mymenus.store/#/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

Brandon Downey and Randy Cottle of Trilogy Innovations join us this week to talk about the 2nd Annual TECH YEAH Conference.   TECH YEAH highlights the innovative West Virginia-based companies forging a new future through technology. Join us for a highly interactive event June 20th in Morgantown, WV! TECH YEAH:  https://www.techyeahconference.com/ TRILOGY Innovations:  https://www.trilogyit.com/ Sp...

Imagine building a more durable, high-tech, energy-efficient home in only one or two days at half the typical cost. That's exactly what Omnis Building Technologies has done. This week we sat down with their Founder and CEO, Jonathan Hodson.   Omnis Building Technologies: https://www.omnisbuilding.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom...

Rhetoric is software as a service company that aims to quantify jurisprudence and measure judge sentiments to help litigators persuade judges and compare courts. Listen to this week's episode as we sit down with Luke Yingling, CEO of Rhetoric.   Rhetoric: https://userhetoric.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote   Huntington National Bank   studio. We sat down with Amber Ravenscroft,  Manager of Innovation, The EdVenture Group, Inc. to talk about entrepreneurship and education in West Virginia.  Sponsored by Huntington National Bank |   Highmark   Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |   Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV   |   West Virginia...

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Tara St. Clair of the WVU John Chambers College of Business & Economics to talk about what took place at this year's conference.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Co...

This week we are sitting down with Greg Clutter, Ministry Director at Chestnut Mountain Village and Jeffrey Pack, Commissioner of WV Bureau of Social Services. We discuissed that the state and faith-based community both play a big role in solving foster care issues in WV. Chestnut Mountain Village: https://www.cmvwv.org/ Sponsored by  Huntington National Bank  |  Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV  |  W...

Featured this week is John Augustine, Chief Investment Officer at Huntington National Bank. Listen in as John talks about leadership guidance, and look into West Virginia's economy.   Sponsored by  Huntington National Bank  |  Highmark  Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |  Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV  |  West Virginia Department of Commerce

This week we are featuring Josh Swiger and Jared Sims of Mon Hills Music Group. Mon Hills Music Group is an initiatve created by the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia

This week we are featuring Doug Cipoletti, Executive Director of West Virginia Virtual Academy. West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) is a tuition-free online public school serving grades K–11. They are dedicated to inspiring and empowering students through an education experience tailored to each child's needs. For more information visit: https://wvva.k12.com/ Sponsored by  Huntington National Ban...

This week we are following up with a previous guest of the show, Rusty Isaacs, Owner of Mountaineer Roasting Co. in Morgantown. They are a roasting company with one goal in mind, to present you with the most exceptional coffees in the Mountain State.   Mountaineer Roasting Co:  https://www.mountaineerroasting.com/   Sponsored by  Huntington National Bank  |  Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV  |  West V...