West Virginia Companies honored for expanding global reach at 2026 Export Awards

Commemorative plaques are displayed at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony in Charleston, W.Va., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A total of 130 awards were presented to 34 West Virginia companies showcasing the global competitiveness of Mountain State products and services.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A total of 34 West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held Tuesday. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of the award.

The Governor’s Export Award is presented to companies that made their first export sale to a

Amentum Debuts on the Fortune 500 List

CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global advanced engineering and technology company, has been named to the Fortune 500 list at the #313 position. The Fortune 500, published annually by Fortune magazine, ranks the largest U.S. corporations based on total revenue for the previous fiscal year.

“Amentum’s inclusion on the Fortune 500 is a testament to the dedication of our 50,000 employees in more than 70 nations, as well as the enduring and trusted relationships forged with our customers and partners."

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Influential Women Showcases Payal Desai, Assistant Project Manager Driving Interior Construction Projects Nationwide

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Architecture and Construction Professional Delivering Complex Corporate Build-Outs Through Collaboration, Precision, and Continuous Learning

Payal Desai is an architect, designer, and

Governor Morrisey Signs Veterans Legislation Honoring Purple Heart Recipients and Gold Star Families

WHEELING, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey signed two veterans-focused bills today during a ceremonial event at the Wheeling Waterfront alongside military families, veterans, and state lawmakers. The legislation strengthens protections for Purple Heart recipients by

Mason Broussard and Sydney Pizza Win Pro Divisions at Jackalope Festival Skimboarding Contest

Mason Broussard at Jackalope Festival in Virginia Beach | Photo: Clint Malson

Sydney Pizza at Jackalope Festival in Virginia Beach | Photo: Clint Malson

Sydney Pizza and Eve Redefer at Jackalope Festival

Broussard defeats Gerardo Valencia in the Pro Men’s final, while Pizza holds off Eve Redefer in a tight Pro Women’s matchup

It’s a turning point of the season. [...] There’s definitely a change in women’s skimboarding and it’s for the better. There’s nothing you can take for granted, not any single moment in the heat.”

— Sydney Pizza

VIRGINA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2026 tour for Skim USA continued this past weekend at the Jackalope Festival in Virginia Beach, where Mason Broussard and Sydney Pizza claimed wins in the professional divisions at the fifth stop of the eight-event tour.

Taking place on May 30th and 31st, the

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Debuts in Richmond with New Midlothian Location

On June 9th the First 50 Guests in line will receive a Free Sub gift card; Guests will have a chance to win Free Capriotti’s for a year

MIDLOTHIAN, VA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Capriotti's® Sandwich Shop will open its first Richmond area location at 35 Le Gordon Dr. in Midlothian on Tuesday, June 9, led by entrepreneur James Kimball. Known for the award-winning and voted greatest sandwich in America - "The Bobbie," Capriotti’s brings a signature lineup of premium, scratch made sandwiches to the Midlothian community.

Kimball carries a wealth of professional experience to this venture, having previously held

Metallurgical Coal Producers Association and MSHA Sign Alliance Agreement Focused on Miner Safety and Collaboration

MCPA & MSHA

ROANOKE, WV, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) formally