Welcome to the Webster County Economic Development Authority online newsletter. Our goal is to keep you informed of our activities and bring you items of interest regarding jobs, trainings and economic activity in Webster County. |
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Space Available for Lease at Webster County Business Park |
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The Webster County EDA has a 17,200 sq. ft. office building available at the Webster County Business Park in Gladeview.
The building has many special feature including an energy efficient geothermal HVAC system, diesel back-up generator, high-speed broadband access, and a climate controlled data center with a dry fire suppression system.
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Additional details can be found at:
For lease information, contact the Webster County EDA at
304 847-2145 or
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| Scholarship Applications Are Now Available |
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Applications for scholarships offered through the Webster County Community Fund and the Snowshoe Foundation for Webster County students are now available. Information on the Bill Weese Trades Scholarship and the George and Jean Thompson Douglas Scholarship are available below or online at: www.bafwv.org.
Bill Weese Trades Scholarship
Eligibility
- Residents of Webster County, WV.
- Recent graduates and adult career-switchers seeking a professional trade or retraining assistance.
- Must attend a trade school including vocational programs offering certification or degree programs designed to teach specific employment skills.
- Additional requirement details available in application.
Renewable: Available for two consecutive years
Apply: Use Bill Weese Trades Scholarship Application available for download from the bafwv.org website and return to Beckley Area Foundation office.
George and Jean Thompson Douglas Scholarship
Eligibility
- Webster County High School graduating senior.
- Attending a four year, accredited college in WV to obtain a baccalaureate degree.
- Based upon academic merit, need and leadership.
- One award
Renewable: Yes; if recipient shows satisfactory progress including but not limited to at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 system with at least carrying 12 credit hours while demonstrating leadership skills, good citizenship and participation in extra-curricular activities.
Apply: Use Webster - Douglas application and return to BAF
Available on BAF Website
Snowshoe Foundation Scholarship information can be found on-line at http://snowshoefoundation.org/apply/scholarships/
Information and applications are also available from the guidance counselors at the Webster County High School. |
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WV Small Business Training Schedule |
| The link to the SBA's February edition of the small business training opportunities is:
http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3159/news/478751
For more information on these programs and workshops, contact:
Nikki Bowmar
Economic Development Specialist
U.S. Small Business Administration
West Virginia District Office
320 West Pike Street, Suite 330
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-7445 |
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2013 Snowshoe Foundation Treasure on the Mountain
Raffle Tickets Available! |
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Tickets for the Snowshoe Foundation's Treasure on the Mountain $250,000 raffle are now available. $10 of each ticket sold by a Webster County Community Fund (WCCF) team member will be donated to the WCCF. Last year, WCCF received $1,000 in profits from the sale of tickets and hopes to sell even more this year. Tickets for the raffle cost $100 each and may be purchased from the following WCCF team members:
Derinda Cogar 304-644-2327
Keith Hamrick 304 847-5000
Angel Green 304 847-5682, ext 3375 or 304 644-7503
Geary Weir 304 847-2145
This year's Treasure on the Mountain event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd. Early bird drawings will be held March 1st ($1,000) and June 3rd ($2,000). For more information on the Community Fund, go to www.websterccf.com |
