Newsroom@DominionPost.com West Virginia businesses and residents affected by the July 29 flooding may apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella […]
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The Cupcakerie celebrates 10-year anniversary
MORGANTOWN — The Cupcakerie celebrated its 10-year anniversary Sept. 23, and for the past week the bakery has hosted special events. To kick off its anniversary celebrations, […]
Council tables potential business committee
KINGWOOD — At Tuesday’s Kingwood Council meeting, a discussion about forming a small business committee was tabled until the first October meeting. Council member Karen Kurilko said […]
Guest essay: West Virginians are building the power plants of the 21st century
by Dan Conant Hard work and resilience are woven into the fabric of West Virginia. It’s in our blood. Our muscle and our mountains powered our nation […]
Tess Clothing Co. owner aims to bring high-end style home
KINGWOOD — Tessa Dolan said she wanted to help bring business back to Price Street. To do this, she opened two side-by-side shops, Tess Beauty and Boutique […]
With Delta cases on the rise, masks make a comeback at local businesses
MORGANTOWN — For the first time in more than a year, Quantum Bean Coffee began feeling safe enough to welcome in maskless customers. However, it didn’t take […]
Gritstone Climbing and Fitness reaches one-year milestone
MORGANTOWN — Gritstone Climbing and Fitness is celebrating its first anniversary and after a difficult climb of a year for everyone, they have much to reflect on. […]
American labor crisis hit all the small businesses on this street
It’s 4:30 in the morning, and Raymond Mikesell’s alarm has gone off. Within an hour, as the first rays of pink and orange morning light reflect off […]
For Coombs Flowers, business is a thing of beauty
By Dana HantelNewsroom@DominionPost.com In 1952, William and Agnes Coombs opened a greenhouse and flower shop on Canyon Road. William had just graduated from West Virginia University, and […]
Startups booming thanks to COVID
If you’re looking for silver linings in this pandemic-damaged economy, here’s a good one: the American entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. In fact, COVID-19 seems to […]