Governor Morrisey Announces Nearly $1.5 Million to Help West Virginians in Recovery Return to Work

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced nearly $1.5 million for four initiatives designed to help West Virginians recovering from substance use disorders improve health outcomes, overcome employment barriers, and return to work.

Download and watch the Governor’s announcement here.

“West Virginia has fought a long and difficult battle against substance abuse, and we cannot

GBTA Foundation Marks WINiT’s Growing Global Impact at 2026 Summit

Female traveler safety research among key future initiatives announced as WINiT expands mentorship, community and leadership development worldwide

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More than 200 business travel professionals, leaders and allies came together for the 2026 WINiT Summit, a two-day leadership retreat focused on advancing women and gender equity through mentorship, professional development and community building.

Held October 26–27 at the American Airlines Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth,

Library of Virginia announces nominations open for 2027 Virginia Literary Awards

RICHMOND, Va. – The Library of Virginia has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2027 Virginia Literary Awards that honor excellence in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s literature. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2027.

 

For nearly three decades, the Virginia Literary Awards has honored Virginia writers and

Ampcus Founder and CEO Ann Ramakumaran Named a Washington Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” Honoree

Recognition celebrates Ann Ramakumaran’s entrepreneurial leadership and commitment to advancing opportunities for women in business and technology

At Ampcus, our commitment remains clear: deliver meaningful value for our clients, create opportunities for our employees and help strengthen the communities we serve.”

— Salil Sankaran

CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ampcus Inc., a global provider of technology and business consulting and staffing solutions, today announced that its Founder and CEO, Ann Ramakumaran, has been named to the Washington Business Journal’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business honorees.

Stacy Carey, Recognized By Influential Women, Brings Clarity And Purpose To Law, Travel, And Community Leadership

BARBOURSVILLE, WV, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- West Virginia Judicial Law Clerk, Travel Entrepreneur, and Community Advocate Builds a Career Around Service, Connection, and Opportunity

Barboursville, West Virginia – Stacy Carey, an

Center for Plain Language Names Casey Mank as Board Chair

The Center for Plain Language

Longtime board member succeeds Barbra Kingsley, who takes on leadership role as Chair of the International Plain Language Federation

I’m honored to step into this role and build on the work Barbra and so many others have done to strengthen the Center and advance plain language.”

— Casey Mank

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Plain Language has named Casey Mank as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Barbra Kingsley, PhD, who has been appointed Chair of the International Plain Language Federation (IPLF).

Serving since May, Mank, co-founder and principal of Bold Type, is in her third term with

WVSU Economic Development Center Announces Fall Open House October 28

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia State University (WVSU) Economic Development Center (EDC) will host a “Fall Into the EDC” open house event on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs,