Job Posting: RGIS LLC. looking for part-time workers
RGIS Inventory Specialists are looking for inventory takers in the Charleston area. Must have reliable transportation. This is a part-time employment; scheduled hours may vary from week to week.
The starting wage is $8.00 an hour. RGIS employees have the potential to increase their hourly wage as they increase their accuracy and productivity.
Applications are being taken on line at RGIS.com. The path is: RGIS careers>find a job>available hourly positions>requisition ID INV00186 or West Virginia.
The phone number is 304-757-0101 to find out more information.
“Imagine Charleston” now on Facebook and Twitter
Imagine Charleston: “Your dream. Our future,” the City of Charleston’s new imaginative and creative visioning and planning process, has launched Facebook and Twitter pages. Learn more about the project, which was designed to maximize citizen input about the future of Charleston in terms of buildings, potential projects, the nature of neighborhoods, transportation, attractions and more.
Check out the Facebook page HERE.
Check out the Twitter page HERE.
Also, check out the Imagine Charleston website HERE.
2012 Market Perspectives April 19 at the University of Charleston
Local businesses tout positive economic news
The local economy is on the rise and according to some leading experts, small businesses are leading the effort. On March 29, the Charleston Area Alliance hosted its annual Charleston Business Showcase. The event is the premier venue for raising a company’s visibility, making new connections and forging relationships with clients and community leaders.
Presented by the Alliance and Frontier Communications, the event is held in conjunction with the Alliance’s monthly Business After Hours and hosted at the Charleston Marriott Town Center. Demonstrating their belief in the future and commitment to our community, more than 30 regional businesses highlighted their products and services to 200 plus attendees.
At the event, optimism about the economy was a central issue that was discussed. West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Keith Burdette kicked off the event with a speech laden with positive economic news. Burdette reported that thousands of jobs are being created in the state and how drops in the state’s business franchise and corporate net income taxes are helping the effort.
Plenty of positive economic news came from businesses participating in the showcase and the event’s attendees. Terradon Communications Group (TCG), a local company that provides high-end technology website solutions, hired three new employees in the past four weeks, bringing its total number of employees to 16. The hires were made after the company received a Workforce Training Grant from the Governor’s Guaranteed Workforce Program via the WV Development Office.
“The market appears to be recovering and as a result we have seen an overall increase in business which has opened the opportunity for us to hire additional staff,” said TCG President Brent Pauley. “We are hoping the trend will continue and we will be able add more staff in the coming months.”
T-Graphics, a local producer of screen printed and embroidered clothing, is also going through an economic upswing. Claudette Hudson-Rider, the company’s president, said sales volume grew throughout most of 2011 and the company ended the year up 6 percent from 2010.
So far in 2012, the company has seen double digit growth through the first quarter of the year.
”I am confident that 2012 will prove a return of overall sales to pre-recession levels,” Hudson-Rider said.
She added that because of the recent economic upswing, T-Graphics has rewarded its employees.
“It’s always a team effort from start to finish at T-Graphics and to thank the employees for a wonderful first quarter they received a bonus in their most recent paycheck,” Hudson-Rider said. “It’s my way of saying thank you for their increased efforts to create the double digit growth that we are currently experiencing.”
The 2012 Charleston Business Showcase was an exciting event filled with dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of visitors featuring the best and brightest of small businesses in the Kanawha Valley.
Dennis Bloss, area general manager for Frontier Communications, said the company was proud to sponsor the Showcase.
“Frontier is thrilled to be able to support the Charleston Area Alliance in showcasing our local businesses,” Bloss said. “Business is alive and well in Charleston and Frontier is proud to provide the tools and services needed to help these entrepreneur’s grow their businesses to new levels of success.”
Thanks to all of our 2012 exhibitors for their participation
Appalachian Children’s Chorus
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Comfort Inn
Comfort Keepers
ContactPointe IT Services
Employers Innovative Network
Express Employment Professionals
Frontier Communications
Greater WV Better Business Bureau
Highland Hospital
Honeybaked Ham Co. + Cafe
Imagine This Banners
Just Beneath the Surface
KISRA
Kanawha City Coin Laundry
Kanawha County Public Library
Marshall University Career Services
Manpower
Ramada Inn Downtown
Ramsey Insurance Agency
Securitas Security Services
SERVPRO
SunTrust Bank
Terradon Communications
West Virginia Power
WV Small Business Development Center
Member Market: Community Music Association presents The Duttons on April 14
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.
Shale Gas Innovation Contest Finalists Include Aither Chemicals
Shale Gas Innovation Contest Finalists Include Aither Chemicals
by admin on March 29, 2012
A panel of experts has selected Aither Chemicals as a finalist in the Shale Gas Innovation Contest, which will recognize the top two emerging technologies, product ideas or service concepts most likely to have a significant impact within the natural gas industry.
The contest is organized by the Ben Franklin Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center, an organization “focused on the development of environmentally sound processes for the extraction, utilization, and safe transportation of natural gas resources.” Co-sponsors of the challenge include the Marcellus Shale Coalition, Little Pine Resources, Chesapeake Energy, First National Bank and Schlumberger.
“We’ve developed an ethane processing technology that is more cost effective and energy efficient. It’s exciting to see the natural gas industry and business leaders recognize the potential,” said Parvez Wadia, Aither’s chief scientific officer.
Bayer president & CEO to headline Annual Celebration May 8
Greg Babe, president and CEO of Bayer Corporation, will will headline 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.
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.
New Charleston CVB president to headline Elevations luncheon on April 19
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
Meet the new head of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and learn all the exciting things on tap for the city at the next Elevations: Professional Women’s Network Luncheon.
The event will be held Thursday, April 19 starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Charleston Civic Center.
Alisa Bailey, the incoming president and CEO of the city’s CVB, will be the featured speaker. Bailey is a Charleston native and former head of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC).
Tickets for this special event are $30 for Alliance members/$40 future members through April 13. Prices increase by $10 after that date.
Click HERE to register.
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.
Vision 2030 needs YOUR help
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?
Help Vision 2030 understand your thoughts, interests and perspectives on employing energy efficiency and renewable energy infrastructure updates on your commercial property.
Complete this brief survey found here: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22F8MA5RP7Z/
Thanks for your help with the survey!
Stay tuned for a Energy Audit | Energy Efficiency | Renewable Energy Workshop that discusses opportunities for financing and reduced cost energy audits in June.
Questions? Contact Cullen at CNaumoff@charlestonareaalliance.org.
Time is running out to early register for this Thursday’s Business After Hours
Business After Hours/Charleston Small Business Showcase
Thursday, March 29
5-8 p.m.
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Time is running out to register for the Charleston Small Business Showcase, which will be held this Thursday, March 29 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center from 5-8 p.m.
Held in conjunction with the popular Business After Hours, hosted by the Marriott, the event is the premier venue for raising your company’s visibility, making new connections and forging relationships with clients and community leaders.
Presented by the Charleston Area Alliance and Frontier Communications, the event draws hundreds of area business and community leaders and young professionals.
The showcase will feature Secretary of Commerce Keith Burdette, who will kick off the event.
The event sells out quickly, so register today
Business After Hours Registration
To register for Business After Hours, please click the link below:
To register as an individual for Business After Hours, click here.
The cost for BAH is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members who register early online. Prices at the door are $25 for Alliance members and $35 for future members.
Charleston Small Business Showcase Exhibitor Information
The list of high-wattage businesses participating in the annual Charleston Small Business Summit & Showcase keeps growing every day. But there are a few spots remaining for the event.
To feature your business at the expo, the fees are $275 Alliance members/$375 future members. To register for the expo, please fill out the form below:
Click here for an expo registration form.
For more information, e-mail Matthew Thompson or call him 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.