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  • The 1 thing you need before you start exporting

    The 1 thing you need before you start exporting

    Advice from West Virginia business owners for why you need an export compliance plan. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that exporting is a little more involved than packing up something you sell and shipping it to a customer across the pond. There’s export regulations and rules you need to follow if you…

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  • Ntiva connects with WVU-P to create a tech talent pipeline

    Ntiva connects with WVU-P to create a tech talent pipeline

    Living in a cool place. Getting an education. Starting a high-tech career. Ntiva brings it all together in the Ntiva Service Desk Academy at West Virginia University Parkersburg. Ntiva, a managed IT and cloud service company, is partnering with WVU-Parkersburg to create a technology talent pipeline by offering students education, an internship and a career…

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  • 3 tips for growing your business with international trade missions

    3 tips for growing your business with international trade missions

    Practical advice from an entrepreneur who’s been round the world and back. World trade relies on making good deals, and trade missions are a big part of that process. For many businesses, access into foreign markets is a hurdle, but participating in a state or federal trade mission will give you plenty of opportunities to…

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  • Causes to celebrate: Polymer plant saved by laid-off workers returns to production under new ownership

    Causes to celebrate: Polymer plant saved by laid-off workers returns to production under new ownership

    The workers in Apple Grove, West Virginia, have good cause – causes, actually — to celebrate. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the polymer facility based in Apple Grove in Mason County. On Aug. 24, 2019, APG Polytech honors its first anniversary as part of the Far Eastern Group. Parent company Far Eastern Group…

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  • Italian manufacturer hosts grand opening for new factory July 29

    Italian manufacturer hosts grand opening for new factory July 29

    Pietro Fiorentini moves operation to new facility in Weirton WEIRTON, W.Va. — Pietro Fiorentini celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant Monday, July 29, in Weirton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the company’s new facility in the Three Springs Business Park.   State and local dignitaries joined company executives for the ribbon-cutting event, followed…

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