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 the skyscrapers in […]
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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 he applied all […]
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 have uncovered it. […]
American general store a symbol of enterprise and exceptionalism
BUCKSTOWN, Pa. — The Duppstadt’s Country Store, sitting high on a plateau along the Lincoln Highway between Stoystown and Reels Corner, has served Somerset County residents and weary travelers since […]
Small businesses call for support from Sen. Manchin
SHEPHERDSTOWN – A group of West Virginia small businesses launched a coalition Tuesday to call on Sen. Joe Manchin to support a piece of federal legislation that is facing a […]
Will worker shortage force livable wages?
In the last week or so, Gov. Jim Justice has repeatedly talked about implementing a $500 back-to-work bonus, which is supposed to be matched by the employer for a total […]
What if we tried traveling summer pop-up markets?
After a cold and dreary start to spring, we’re finally starting to see weather that almost looks like summer. And like the perennial flowers in well-tended gardens, the local farmers […]
Mixing methods: WV artist and designer finds niche in combining art styles
MORGANTOWN — It wasn’t until he graduated from high school that Max Perrott learned he had a knack for creating unique works of art. From there, Max’s studio, Bckwrds, was […]
Little Wizard Designs offers touch of magic through handmade accessories
MORGANTOWN—At five years old, Ava Reynolds knew exactly what to say when asked what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I always said, ‘an artist’,” said Reynolds, owner […]
SBA accepting registration for Restaurant Revitalization Fund now
Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) is now open at restaurants.sba.gov. If you are working with Square or Toast, you do not need to register. SBA is now accepting applications […]
