Monthly Archive for December 2011
inclusion=innovation to focus on WV’s aging and shrinking population on Dec. 20
inclusion=innovation: WV’s aging population and what it means for your business
Tuesday, Dec. 20
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Charleston Area Alliance
1116 Smith St.
Advance registration ends Friday for the next inclusion=innovation session.
West Virginia’s shrinking and aging population present some of the biggest impediments to its long-term economic growth.
The state already has one of the oldest populations and lowest workforce participation rates in the country, problems which will soon grow more acute as Baby Boomers enter retirement age. This translates to fewer employees, consumers and taxpayers in West Virginia.
Demographic and industry experts will address these issues and what they mean to the state’s businesses at an “inclusion=innovation” program to be held at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Charleston Area Alliance offices.
They’ll discuss what steps businesses can take today to benefit from older employees while attracting and retaining the next generation workers, managers and leaders.
Speakers include:
• Dr. Christiadi, WVU College of Business and Economics’ Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER), the state’s leading demographer
• Helen Matheny, Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute
• Gaylene Miller, State Director, AARP of West Virginia
• Karen Price, West Virginia Manufacturers Association
“inclusion=innovation,” presented by Title Sponsor Ernst & Young is an initiative to help businesses and our region benefit from the contributions of all segments of the community.
This session is co-sponsored by the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute.
Registration, which includes lunch, is $15 for Alliance members, $25 for future members through this Friday, Dec. 16. Prices increase to $25 Alliance members, $35 future members after that date.
The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.
The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours of the event. Thank you.
Vision 2030 Community Forum tomorrow in the Upper Kanawha Valley
Job posting: Contractors Association of West Virginia seeks administrative assistant
The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) has an opening for an administrative assistant.
Duties include: Coordinate CAWV’s internet and physical plan room; word processing; telephones; and other support services. This person will interact with all our members so good communication skills are a must.
If interested, please send your resume and/or questions to Wendy Long at long@cawv.org.
BAH Humbug: Celebrate the final Business After Hours of 2011 tomorrow night
Business After Hours
Thursday, Dec. 8
5 – 7 p.m.
Power Alley Grill
Take a break from holiday shopping and join us at Power Alley Grill for the final Business After Hours of 2011.
The event will be held tomorrow night, Dec. 8 from 5-7 p.m.The cost is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members for individuals who register early online.
Online registration ends the tomorrow at noon. Prices at the door are $25 for Alliance members and $35 for future members.
Business After Hours events are fantastic opportunities to network and meet the region’s leaders in a relaxed setting, all while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment.
The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.
The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours of the event. Thank you.
Note: When signing up and paying for an event on our website, you do not have to re-enter your credit card information every time. Just sign in with your PayPal account. It’s a time-saver and a way to avoid registration errors due to typing incorrect credit card information. Thanks!
Ballard Discusses Marcellus Shale Regulations
Marcellus Shale Continues to Grow in West Virginia
Listen to the MP3 of Matthew Ballard, President of the Charleston Area Alliance discussing the Marcellus Shale and the WV Legislature’s role in regulation of the industry. Radio recording took place in Sept 2011.
Ballard Addresses Marcellus Regulations MP3
The Charleston Area Alliance is one of several key organization working to bring an ethane cracking facility to West Virginia to keep the value of the Marcellus Shale in the state through the downstream developments that are derived from the ethane content of the Marcellus Shale.
Turn to local businesses for holiday parties and entertainment
Holiday season is upon us, and Alliance member businesses are ready to help with your professional and personal entertaining needs.
From caterers to florists to DJs, the Alliance represents a broad range of vendors and professional service providers who can assist you, your company and your family with all facets of special events and parties.
We encourage you to support the businesses that are supporting Charleston and our region through their membership in the Alliance.
Our 600 members represent 40,000 employees who are collectively are creating jobs, enhancing our community, investing in people – and making a wide investment in their own success!
Turn to them first for your holiday entertaining needs and help build a brighter new year! (For a complete member directory, go to: www.CharlestonAreaAlliance.org)
RESTAURANTS AND CATERERS:
SPECIAL EVENT VENUES AND HOTELS:
WINE AND LIQUOR:
The Liquor Company
The Wine Shop at Capitol Market
ADVERTISING/PR/MARKETING:
Ann Green Communications, Inc
Arnold Agency
Auge Gray Collective Works, LLC
Bryan Boyd Creative Group, Inc
Charles Ryan Associates, Inc.
Charleston Newspapers
HartmanMullins, LLC
Image Associates, LLC
Image By Design
InsideOut Creative
Kanawha Valley Advertising
Malone Consulting Services
Mark Wolfe Design
MotionMasters
Mythology, LLC
Performance Group, Inc.
Progressity, Inc.
Tonkin Management Group, Inc.
TSG Consulting
FLORISTS:
Charleston Cut Flower
Winter Floral & Antiques, LLC
Young Floral Company
PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINERS:
SPECIALTY ITEMS AND PRINTERS:
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Greg Henshall Photography
K.D Lett Photographic Productions, LLC
White Oak Photography
To see a full list of Charleston Area Alliance members, alphabetically or by category, click HERE.
Member Market: Forensic Accounting at the University of Charleston
This “Member Market” is a paid announcement sent by the Alliance on behalf of a member to business and community leaders and young professionals.
