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Vision 2030 wants to help reduce your energy costs
Energy represents about 19 percent of total expenditures for the typical office building. What if you could slash these costs by 50 percent?
What if payback on these investments were five years or less?
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS: We can help you reduce your energy costs!
Check out the Energy Efficiency | Renewable Energy Workshop on Thursday, May 10 from 12-1 p.m. at the Charleston Area Alliance.
We will have stakeholders in the room to walk you through the entire process, including:
• What is energy efficiency? • What is an energy audit? Where do I get one? • How do I finance energy efficiency/renewable energy upgrades? • Does it work?
Hear from businesses who have implemented EE | RE measures.
Representatives from Energy Efficiency WV, Natural Capital Investment Fund, WELD, amongst others will help you employ these measures.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Cullen at CNaumoff@charlestonareaalliance.org by Tuesday, May 8.
City National Bank’s block party returns May 10
City National Bank
Business After Hours
Thursday, May 10
5-8 p.m. 10 Hale Street
The annual block party known as the City National Bank Business After Hours will be held Thursday, May 10.
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.
This month’s event will feature food and drinks both indoors and outdoors. Summit Conference Center will provide catering. Also, former NFL players Carl Lee and Dennis Harrah will be on hand.
Click HERE to register for the event.
The cost for BAH is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members who register early online. Online registration ends at noon on May 10.
Prices at the door are $25 for Alliance members and $35 for future members.
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.
Early bird rates end today at 5 p.m. for Annual Celebration
Register now and get the early bird special for the 2012 Charleston Area Alliance Annual Celebration. The event will be held Tuesday, May 8, at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol.
The event will feature keynote speaker Greg Babe, president and CEO of Bayer Corporation. Bayer is one of the nation’s largest chemical and pharmaceutical companies. It’s also a major player in the state’s chemical industry.
Babe, who is retiring on June 30, is a 36-year veteran of Bayer. He has been president and CEO since October 2008. A native of New Martinsville, W.Va, Babe received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from West Virginia University in 1980.
Presented by title sponsor Jackson Kelly PLLC, the Annual Celebration will feature an engaging, fast-paced presentation, including remarks by Babe and a salute to the 2012 College Summit scholarship recipients and Leadership Kanawha Valley graduates.
The formal program will followed by a spectacular reception in the stunning lobby of the Culture Center. A VIP invitation-only reception for event sponsors will kick off the evening’s festivities. The full schedule includes: VIP Sponsor Reception (invitation only): 4:00-5:00 p.m. Annual Celebration Formal Program: 5:00-6:15 p.m. Gala Reception: 6:15-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $150 Alliance members/$200 future members through today at 5 p.m. Prices increase to $200 Alliance members/$250 future members after today.
Sponsorships, which include an extensive package of recognition opportunities, also are available. For sponsorship information, contact Leigh Anne Strickland, lstrickland@charlestonareaalliance.org.
The state’s chemical industry, which includes Bayer, is an economic powerhouse. Chemistry companies in West Virginia directly employ 9,576 people and indirectly contribute 48,010 jobs to the economy, according to the American Chemistry Council. For every chemical industry job in West Virginia, an additional 4.2 jobs are created within the state’s economy. “The Annual Celebration, the Alliance’s largest fundraiser of the year, is your opportunity to share in the pride for the Kanawha Valley and sustain the Alliance’s vital work in creating jobs, enhancing our community and investing in people,” said Alliance President/CEO Matt Ballard.
“We invite you to join the more than 500 business and community leaders who will attend for this business event of the year. With your participation, we will truly have something to ‘celebrate’ on May 8 – and beyond,” Ballard said.
We are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you.
Job Posting: Operations Manager with General Corporation
Position: Operations Manager
Company: General Corporation
Website: www.GeneralCorporation.com
Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: Full benefits
Location: Charleston, WV
Job Description:
Real Estate:
1. Project management
2. Employee management (maintenance staff)
3. Supervise property maintenance
Natural Gas:
1. Manage natural gas contractor and gas operations
2. Royalty and severance tax payments
3. Manage pipeline projects and well production
4. Regulatory compliance and reporting.
Job Requirements: No prior real estate or natural gas experience needed. Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
To Apply: Send resume and salary requirements to General Corporation, P.O. Box 6190, Charleston, WV 25362
Ernst & Young named one of ‘The Best Accounting Firms to Work For”
The Charleston Area Alliance is proud to report that Alliance member, Ernst & Young, has been named one of “The Best Accounting Firms to Work For” according to Forbes Magazine. Ernst & Young is a proud sponsor of the Alliance’s “inclusion=innovation” initiative.
To read the Forbes piece, click HERE
Strengthen your skills in PowerPoint on April 25
DigiTools: Microsoft PowerPoint (Now At Reduced Rates)
Wednesday, April 25 and Wednesday May 2
9 a.m. – Noon
Charleston Area Alliance
1116 Smith St.
Sign up today for Microsoft PowerPoint training.
DigiTools is a partnership between the Charleston Area Alliance and Bridgemont Community and Technical College to offer training on Microsoft and Adobe Software.
This next session will focus on PowerPoint, a popular commercial presentation program from Microsoft.
The session, which includes two classes, will be held Wednesday, April 25 and May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Charleston Area Alliance offices on 1116 Smith Street.
To register for the PowerPoint training, please click the link below.
Tools that will be learned during the PowerPoint session include: • creating a presentation • formating text on slides • adding graphic objects • adding tables and charts • adding multimedia elements • adding special effects And much more!
The classes are only open to the first 13 individuals who sign up. The cost is $40 for Alliance members and $65 for future Alliance members.
Future sessions in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word will be available for registration in the coming weeks.
If you’re a business professional or an individual interested in sharpening your computer skills, sign up and take the PowerPoint session.
For more information, contact Matthew Thompson at mthompson@charlestonareaalliance.org or at 304-340-4253.
The Alliance cannot invoice for groups of fewer than 10 and is unable to issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 prior to an event.
Swoosh on down to Business After Hours on April 26
Snowshoe Mountain
Business After Hours
Thursday, April 26
5-7 p.m.
Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
Sign up today for Snowshoe Mountain Business After Hours.
The popular Pocahontas County ski resort is traveling west to host the festivities April 26 at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
The resort has rented out the Clay Center’s Intermezzo Cafe and Gizmo Factory, so that guests can enjoy those featured parts of the museum.
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.
Click here to register for the event.
The cost for BAH is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members who register early online. Online registration ends at noon on April 26.
Prices at the door are $25 for Alliance members and $35 for future members.
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.
Time is running out to register for this Thursday’s Elevations luncheon
Elevations Professional Women’s Network Luncheon
Thursday, April 19
Charleston Civic Center
11:45 a.m.-Noon: Informal Networking (Optional)
Noon-1:15 p.m.: Program
Time is running to register Elevations: Professional Women’s Network Luncheon this Thursday, April 19. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
The next event in this exciting series will feature Alisa Bailey, the new head of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
The event will be held this Thursday, April 19 starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Charleston Civic Center.
Bailey, the incoming president and CEO of the city’s CVB, will be the featured speaker. She is a Charleston native and former head of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC).
Tickets for this special event are $40 for Alliance members/$50 future members.
Click HERE to register. Online registration ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Sign up now to learn all the exciting things on tap for the city at the next Elevations: Professional Women’s Network Luncheon.
The mission of the 1,700-member Elevations Professional Women’s Network is to “enrich, empower and elevate women to achieve success.” Through luncheons and other events featuring high-profile speakers, Elevations provides an affirmative network that connects professional women with the information, resources and contacts that helps them, their businesses and their communities succeed.
Elevations is presented by the Charleston Area Alliance and Title Sponsor Dow.
We are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you.
Register today for the business event of the year
Register today for the 2012 Charleston Area Alliance Annual Celebration. The event will be held Tuesday, May 8, at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol.
The event will feature keynote speaker Greg Babe, president and CEO of Bayer Corporation. Bayer is one of the nation’s largest chemical and pharmaceutical companies. It’s also a major player in the state’s chemical industry.
Babe, who is retiring on June 30, is a 36-year veteran of Bayer. He has been president and CEO since October 2008. A native of New Martinsville, W.Va, Babe received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from West Virginia University in 1980.
Presented by title sponsor Jackson Kelly PLLC, the Annual Celebration will feature an engaging, fast-paced presentation, including remarks by Babe and a salute to the 2012 College Summit scholarship recipients and Leadership Kanawha Valley graduates.
The formal program will followed by a spectacular reception in the stunning lobby of the Culture Center. A VIP invitation-only reception for event sponsors will kick off the evening’s festivities. The full schedule includes:
VIP Sponsor Reception (invitation only): 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Annual Celebration Formal Program: 5:00-6:15 p.m.
Gala Reception: 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $150 Alliance members/$200 future members through April 27. Prices increase to $200 Alliance members/$250 future members after that date.
Sponsorships, which include an extensive package of recognition opportunities, also are available. For sponsorship information, contact Leigh Anne Strickland, lstrickland@charlestonareaalliance.org.
The state’s chemical industry, which includes Bayer, is an economic powerhouse. Chemistry companies in West Virginia directly employ 9,576 people and indirectly contribute 48,010 jobs to the economy, according to the American Chemistry Council. For every chemical industry job in West Virginia, an additional 4.2 jobs are created within the state’s economy. “The Annual Celebration, the Alliance’s largest fundraiser of the year, is your opportunity to share in the pride for the Kanawha Valley and sustain the Alliance’s vital work in creating jobs, enhancing our community and investing in people,” said Alliance President/CEO Matt Ballard.
“We invite you to join the more than 500 business and community leaders who will attend for this business event of the year. With your participation, we will truly have something to ‘celebrate’ on May 8 – and beyond,” Ballard said.
We are unable to invoice for groups with fewer than 10 or issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the event. Thank you!
Member Market: Help support Kanawha County Public Library programs for children and families
Member Market:
By Alliance Members for Alliance Members
This “Member Market” is a paid announcement sent by the Alliance on behalf of a member to business and community leaders and young professionals.