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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, July 13, 2024. Jobs & Hope tackles the substance abuse crisis by helping those in recovery obtain job training and employment…West Virginia Botanic Garden celebrates the opening of its new visitor center…and Concord University becomes a leader in the increasingly popular e-sports industry…on today's daily304. #1 – From JOBS & HOPE –  Do you have a barrier to employment?  Jobs & Hope West Virginia is the state's comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis.  Established by Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature, this program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in recovery the opportunity to obtain career training and to ultimately secure meaningful employment. Learn more: https://jobsandhope.wv.gov/   #2 – From DOMINION POST – Local organizations and community members gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the West Virginia Botanic Garden's new Equitrans Midstream Visitors Center.  The Visitors Center is housed in a new facility emulating the modern, elegant style of the garden's popular event venue, The Terrace at Tibbs Run. The facility features an eye-catching gift shop for nature lovers of all kinds, information desk, and rear patio overlooking a garden. Also in the works is the addition of a snack cafe, tentatively projected for summer 2025. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information, visit WVBG.org. Read more: https://www.dominionpost.com/2024/07/01/west-virginia-botanic-garden-celebrates-a-really-special-day-for-the-garden-with-ribbon-cutting-of-new-visitors-center-and-gift-shop/   #3 – From METRO NEWS – E-Sports is a booming industry, and right at the forefront of that meteoric rise is Concord University. The Athens, West Virginia school made history when it became the first public university in West Virginia to create a competitive program for e-sports, an organized form of video gaming that's often played in front of spectators. Since the program began in 2019, the school has fielded National Championship teams nearly every year. The Concord Maroon Team captured the 2024 title in the Eastern College Athletic Conference by taking down Brewton-Parker College. Concord University's E-Sports Team Director Austin Clay, who created the “e-sports management” major, says the major is very fluid and conforms to the interests of the students. “Right now, e-sports is a $2 billion industry and looking to become a $12 billion industry by 2030, so we want to make sure our students coming through Concord, competing in e-sports, can get a job within that industry, as it's a rapid-growing industry within the tax sector,” Clay said. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2024/07/07/concord-university-proving-to-be-innovative-in-booming-e-sports-industry/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Governor Jim Justice says revenues are so strong it may trigger another cut to the state's income tax--The new fiscal year brings a new level of starting pay for Corrections Officers in West Virginia--The longtime President of Concord University will retire--In Sports, a coach talks about preparing a WVU runner for the Paris Olympic games

Have you had the chance to check out our Host's other podcast series? The Bonus Series is BACK every Sunday on That Entrepreneur Show. Each week, you will connect with one of the other entrepreneurs, mentors, or staff members in Host Vincent A. Lanci's Incubator Program. This week on A Mental Health Break, we release Episode 1 of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Bonus Series. For all video interviews, tap this link. Dr. Rebecca White is the founder of the Podagogy® Method and your personal guide on this journey. She's an internationally recognized and award-winning executive board member, entrepreneur, educator, business consultant, author, and podcaster with expertise in the design, management and leadership of innovation. She's the host of the En Factor® Podcast upon which this professional learning adventure is based.She is the Walter Chair of Entrepreneurship, professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa. She received an MBA and a doctorate in strategic management from Virginia Tech University and a bachelor's degree from Concord University. Her primary research and teaching interests are in opportunity recognition and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.White was named the Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year 2010 in the Education Category, was a 2006 Athena® Award finalist, a 2005 recipient of the Freedoms Foundation Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, and was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Supporter of Entrepreneurship in 2003.Do you have a question for the host or guest? Want to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Stay connected with us on social media! You can find us at @AMentalHealthBreak on all platforms. For more information about our show and our guests, visit www.vincentalanci.com. We look forward to engaging with you!Episode Music Credits: Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHave a question for the host or guest? Looking to become a show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.

Dr. Laura Williams did not come from a dental family, but by the age of 12 she knew she wanted to be a dentist. Growing up in rural West Virginia, Laura and her family did not know any female dentists to serve as a role model, but her parents valued higher education and encouraged her on this career path. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Concord University, the local state college where both her parents worked, and was accepted to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2001. Upon graduation, Dr. Williams returned to her hometown where she spent the next 16 years working as an associate in four different dental offices, having babies and learning as much as she could about how to successfully run her own practice. Finally, in 2021, the opportunity to purchase a thriving dental practice only 5 minutes from her house presented itself and Williams Family Dentistry was born. Even though the path to ownership seemed bumpy and discouraging at times, Dr. Williams is grateful for every hardship, heartbreak and crazy experience because they helped hone her into the dentist and boss she is today. When she's not fixing teeth, Dr. Williams enjoys quilting, reading and traveling with her husband, Gary, and their 4 children.

Stu Brown joins the podcast courtesy of knowing the former Occasional Co-Host, Kevin Flippen who also joined the podcast. Stu was born in Hurt, Virginia and ended up settling in Henrico County, Va., specifically the Varina area. They talked about his time in Hurt and playing football, basketball and baseball growing up. Football was his favorite, but he went on to play baseball in college @ Concord University. Stu is retired from coaching now, but was a long time coach in the area and talked about well known coaches he would talk to and some of his best players that he coached during his career at both Varina and Deep Run high schools. He entertained Paul and Kevin with several stories. To end, Paul asked Stu what he was doing now and Stu also told Paul and Kevin about his family.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Lowth Entrepreneurship Center Bonus Series! Each Sunday, you will connect with one of the entrepreneurs in Host Vincent A. Lanci's Incubator Program.Dr. Rebecca White is the founder of the Podagogy® Method and your personal guide on this journey. She's an internationally recognized and award-winning executive board member, entrepreneur, educator, business consultant, author, and podcaster with expertise in the design, management and leadership of innovation. She's the host of the En Factor® Podcast upon which this professional learning adventure is based.Rebecca J. White is the Walter Chair of Entrepreneurship, professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa. She received an MBA and a doctorate in strategic management from Virginia Tech University and a bachelor's degree from Concord University. Her primary research and teaching interests are in opportunity recognition and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.White was named the Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year 2010 in the Education Category, was a 2006 Athena® Award finalist, a 2005 recipient of the Freedoms Foundation Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education, and was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Supporter of Entrepreneurship in 2003.Prior to her work at The University of Tampa, she built a top 25 nationally ranked entrepreneurship program at Northern Kentucky University. She was also the founder and director of the Women's Entrepreneurship Institute, an educational program for female entrepreneurs offered jointly with the New York Times. Music Credits:Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kuliSupport the showIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here

After nearly 15 years of a serving several different non-profit organizations throughout the Kanawha Valley,  in the fall of 2015 Jessica Hudson took her passion and desire to positively impact people and communities to Huntington, where she became the Executive Director of Dress for Success River Cities, which recently opened a branch in the Kanawha Valley.  After attending Concord University,  Jessica later furthered her education by obtaining her Fundraising Management Certification through the School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.  With the knowledge gained through that educational experience , along with a natural ability to engage an audience through her stories and experiences,  Jessica has devoted herself not only to her current cause of empowering and supporting women, but to sharing her expertise and knowledge with others.  She is passionate about encouraging people to devote their time, talents and treasures to make their community a better place.   In 2017 Jessica accepted the Momentum Award from Dress for Success Worldwide, the first award of its kind. This award was in recognition of the achievements of the affiliate to overcome some significant obstacles to build a thriving and sustainable organization.  Jessica has been instrumental in helping Dress for Success River Cities reach new heights and more importantly serve more women in need of support to move from poverty to self-sufficiency. Outside of her career, Jessica is dedicated to being a mom to a busy 17-year-old and supporting his goals, as well as a fan of WVU athletics, traveling and DIY projects.   

About Toni Roeller:Toni's LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/toni-roeller-3624676Bio:Toni Roeller currently serves as Senior Vice President, In-Store Environment, Visual Merchandising and House of Sport at DICK'S Sporting Goods. In this role, Toni is responsible for bringing the brand to life through the overall in-store experience, while ensuring the athlete is at the center of all merchandising strategies.Toni joined the company in May 2014 as Vice President of Visual Merchandising. In 2019, she was named Vice President of In-Store environment and Visual Merchandising, overseeing all aspects of evolving the in-store environment and visual storytelling. Prior to joining DICK's, she served as Vice President of In-Store Environment at The Home Depot. Throughout her career, she also has held increasing roles of responsibility at Best Buy, Levis Strauss and Maurices.Toni earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Concord University.SHOW INTRO:I grew up one of five boys. No sisters… just 5 rambunctious, energetic, physically active, sometime mischievous, food consuming boys. Oh, and we had dogs and cats, birds, gerbils, Guinea pigs, turtles and I think at one point we even had a parrot… or was it a cockateel.My mother, God bless your soul, somehow held this sometimes-unwieldy lot together and made sure, along with my father, that we were exposed to the great outdoors.This, or course, was a time where there was no such thing as a home computer or a cell phone. There was a TV, but for many years it was black and white with something like 3 or 4 channels and so outside we were most of the day at the park, the swimming pool, or playing in the street while the summertime the sun went down and the last round of kick the can was played before we were all called in for a bath. Summer trips from Montreal to Winnipeg, where my father side of the family lived, brought us through Toronto and most of northern Ontario. We camped the entire way which was always a lot of fun. 5 boys in a station wagon, with the dog and a camper in tow. For days…My father made sure that we were also well versed in the world of fishing which I can imagine must have tested his patience as toddlers undoubtedly got hooks stuck in themselves and each other more than they likely caught any fish.Throughout high school there was no music or theater program at my high school. And so, my friends and I played every sport that there was able to be played starting in the fall with football, leading to volleyball and then basketball and then track and field and then rugby. There never was a time in school where I wasn't playing sports and I loved it. My high school football coach Chuck Poirier still stands as a significant and memorable figure through those years.All of my brothers and I became ski school instructors which was one of the only ways to survive Montreal winters which could naturally get as cold as minus 20 or 30 below zero. No big deal really. My parents had us on skis as soon as we could stand, somewhere around the age of two or three. And so, we were used to being out in the cold.In any case, my parents made sure that we played sports all the time and that we were always physically active.In college, my mother would show up at all of my football games sitting in the stands, rain or shine, cheering me and the team on. She showed up at my baseball games too. And she was always there reminding me that playing team sports was important because it taught you cooperation, collaborating towards a common goal and teamwork and that you had to rely on others at times to reach your objectives. The ‘all for one and one for all' mantra of The Three Musketeers was something that she truly believed in. My mother had no problem with us being team players, but she believed in leadership in fact she always encouraged her sons to lead the charge in whatever team they were playing.As for sports stores to meet our needs, well, growing up in Montreal there was Canadian Tire and a store I remember called Le Baron. There was nothing like Eddie Bauer with indoor fishponds and taxidermy statues of giant bears or elk with enormous antlers. There wasn't anything like REI with rock climbing walls and there certainly wasn't anything like a two-story 100,000 square foot Dick's Sporting Goods that seemed to have merchandise for any sport you could possibly imagine.My uncle Roy, one of my dad's older brothers, was the Wilson sporting goods distributor for Western Canada so we occasionally got a good set of golf clubs a few flats of balls and some tennis rackets. But again, nothing like you find at a Dick's Sporting Goods.DICK'S Sporting Goods is an amazing story of a young man, Dick Stack, who worked in an Army Surplus shop who, when asked to come up with some ideas about what other products could be sold, was dismissed by his boss, the shop owner.Upset about the interaction, he goes to his grandmother's house and shares the story of the interaction with his boss. His grandmother literally took money out of a cookie jar on the kitchen shelf and gives him $300 to start his own company instead of staying an employee in someone else's store.  Dick Stack later on passes on a legacy to his son Ed Stack who turns Dick's Sporting Goods into a mega brand in the sporting goods industry with about 800 stores and a number of different brands.DICK'S Sporting Goods also recognizes the profound impact that sports have on youth, community and culture. With their “Sports Matter” program they support little league teams as well as aspiring professional athletes. In fact they don't call people who shop at their stores customers or guests. To DICK'S Sporting Goods, their customers are all “Athletes.” And their sales associates are “Teammates.”Enter Toni Roeller to the sporting goods story.Toni Roeller is an ardent hockey fan, which is always strange for me because I grew up in Montreal during the reign of the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, but it never seemed to catch with me because I was a skier. In any case, Toni is also the Senior Vice President of In-Store Environment for DICK'S Sporting Goods.In the past couple of years Toni Roeller and the DICK'S team has launched a couple of extraordinary sporting goods store concepts including House of Sport and Public Lands. House of Sport is truly one of the most interactive sporting goods stores that there is today. Complete with batting cages, golf simulators and an outdoors practice field, the environment invites athletes to ‘try before they buy' and to experience the feeling of sports while in the store. Public Lands is capitalizing on an emerging trend towards hiking and climbing and boasts two to three story rock walls in the center of the store.When Ed Stack was interested in creating the next evolution of a sporting goods store concept, he told his team that he wanted something that if it was built across the street from a DICK'S Sporting Goods store it would put them out of business. That was a challenge for any store designer who is sports oriented and has competitive mindset that couldn't be left unanswered.Toni Roeller and  the DICK'S team delivered the House of Sport concept.Toni joined the DICK'S Sporting Goods in May 2014 as the Vice President of Visual Merchandising and in 2019 she was named SVP of In-Store Environment, Visual Merchandising and House of Sport. She is responsible for bringing the brand to life through the overall in store experience while ensuring that the athlete is at the center of all merchandising strategies. Tony has a deep history in retail design and store planning and prior to Dick's she served as the VP of in-store environments at the Home Depot. She is also held leadership roles at Best Buy, Levi Strauss and Maurice's. While at the International Retail Design Conference in November of 2022, Toni was gracious in accepting an early morning conversation about sports as a cultural phenomenon, the growth of DICK'S Sporting Goods as a business and a brand, the evolution of the sporting goods store concept and why sports matter.ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com. ************************************************************************************************************************************The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too. 

Concord University will be the topic of conversation this week on Keys to the Game. Listen in as Coach Newsome discusses the challenges Concord will pose, and the effort it will require for the Wasps to record their first DII victory.

On this episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast, host Lawrence Eppard is joined by a number of political scientists to discuss a variety of topics, from Joe Manchin to the Electoral Count Act to the future of American political parties and much more! Be sure to visit ConnorsForum.org for more about us! Segment 1: James White, political scientist at Concord University. Segment 2: Lawrence Becker, political scientist at California State University, Northridge Alison Dagnes, political scientist at Shippensburg University Jerold Duquette, political scientist at Central Connecticut State University Douglas Harris, political scientist at Loyola University Maryland Segment 3: Wrap-up with the host. Discussion includes the following: “The Good Coup” by Amanda Carpenter Kimberly Wehle's work on reforming American democracy “Dan Bongino and the Big Business of Returning Trump to Power” by Evan Osnos “Our Constitutional Crisis is Already Here” by Robert Kagan Episode music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar (creative commons license) “Draw the Sky” by Paul Keane (licensed through TakeTones) "Reading by Lamplight" by Maarten Schellekens (creative commons license) “Happy Trails (To You)” by the Riders in the Sky (used with artist's permission)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like the animated movie by the same name, the Viking Football team is hoping to 'Train Their Dragon' when St. Albans comes to town Friday. We spoke with Ripley seniors Colton Pepper and Brandon Deal. Former QB standout Seth Parsons is soon to be inducted in the Viking Football Hall of Fame. Sophomore Addi Morrison is a major contributor on the Lady Viking soccer team. Ripley grad Regan Carpenter has playing her second collegiate sport at Concord University. Austin Tolley has made the successful transition from performing with the 'Pride of Jackson County' to the 'Pride of West Virginia.' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brian-johnson9/support

As a 21-year-old college senior at Concord University, Christy L. Elliott had the audacity to ask a CEO about a job at his bank, one of the largest in the country. In less than a week, she had an interview with the Market President and a job offer from BB&T Bank, now Truist. Since joining BB&T in 2004, Christy has served as a Financial Wellness Consultant, Merchant Sales Consultant, and Commercial Banker before being named Market President in May 2017. In her current role, she manages the market franchise and is responsible for BB&T's banking operations in seven West Virginia counties.    #coachdrmichelle #podcast #fosteringsolutions #leadership  #leadershipdevelopment #makingadifference #rolemodel #keystoleadership #coaching #professionalcoach #coachingconversations #candidconversations 

Bio The 2020-2021 season marked the first year for Drew Bailey as the Head Baseball Coach at Bluefield State College. In the 2020-21 season the Big Blue finished 15-12 overall, marking their first winning season in school history.  The Big Blue won the first Black College World Series against the Xavier University of Louisiana.  Bailey, joined Bluefield State College after four different coaching stops and a professional playing career. Bailey spent time as the pitching coach at Concord University before becoming the pitching coach and RECOR for the Bluefield College baseball.  He was also the former head baseball coach at Averett University in Danville, Virginia.  Bailey played two professional seasons for the Athletics' organization where he posted a 5-0 record and had an ERA of 2.80 ERA. He racked up 48 strikeouts in 54 professional innings and limited opponents to a .216 batting average   Notes Surround yourself with great people He doesn't work for me, we work together Recruiting and cultureGot to be able to recruit and bring in talent Got to have standards and hold expectations Creating structure, recruiting, and building culture When guys develop mentally and maturity the baseball player develops Recruiting goals, alumni goals, classroom goals, ncaa regional goal as a team,  Set and communicate our Standards - work ethic, kindness, accountability,  “Developmental” team - JV team, we need to treat our last guy like our best guy I'd rather lose a close game against a rank opponent than go dominate a bad team Can't process and compete at the same time! Video is huge so they can see the adjustment Film and feel - we have to film it so we can cue it to be able to feel it Measure it to find out what type of pitcher they are - 2 seam or 4 seam, slider or curveball Most players struggle to accept their identity, and we need to help them identify who they are Pre throw activation - don't need to throw more than 15 minutes Mobility - yoga once a week Fast twitch, explosive intense movements/running rather than slow twitch long distance running Just because I played professional baseball people assume I know baseball. That is the biggest misconception in our game. Some of the best coaches in the game are guys who did not play at a high level Passionate, learning, and communicate are staff guys I am looking for Most high school kids don't understand how to hold runners and run the bases! Love the competition that breeds in the fallExit velo competitions - best average of ev wins! If you don't handle your academics you will not attack your baseball as good as you could It is a privilege to be able to play Adversity of schedule, practice, freedom do it without parents, Need support - we will support the kids, tutor groups, study hall 3.2 is the standard I have a problem with a guy who is  2.8 and could be 3.5! Grade checks, classroom checks - be where you are supposed to be. Expectations not rules Guys who are not accountable are not coachable Don't ride that emotional rollercoaster - keep pushing forward and keep working to push through adversity What can you control?  If you can't control it, don't focus on it “Into the real world” session - people from around the community in the real world and what they have done to push through adversity. Daily communication to help with their mental game I want my guys to know we are setting themselves up to be a better husband, father, co worker, etc “40 year commitment” not just 4 year! Your reaction to the situation is everything  What is your why? What's your playbook? Baseball is a platform, we need to serve others. Baseball is what we do, it's not who we are.   Butch Thompson - “you need to build them up before you break them down” Guys will play hard for you when they know you care about them I don't want to treat players differently just because they don't perform abailey@bluefieldstate.edu  

  Ashton Critchley is the founder of Wolverstone Development Company and is the owner of Bessie's Floral Designs in Oak Hill, WV. She is a 2009 graduate of Concord University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a 2020 graduate of WVU with a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications. Ashton has […]

Today we have a great conversation with Jina Belcher. Jina was born and raised in Welch, WV.   After starting her own business at 16 years old, Jina was the first student to receive the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship during their junior year of high school. After graduating from Concord University in 2009 with a B.S. in Recreation and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Event Planning & Promotions, Jina returned home to assist her family in expanding the only non-profit food pantry in McDowell County.In February 2019, Jina officially joined the NRGRDA as Director of Business Development. Combining her previous community development skills with her background in finance and social enterprise will allow her to provide the New River Gorge region with resources and expertise needed to grow the thriving economy of Southern WV.

Terri Giles grew up in Hinton, West Virginia, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Concord University in Athens. She worked in economic development for U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller in Charleston and Washington, D.C. She was tapped to represent the Senator in Japan in high-level meetings with Toyota Manufacturing, which ultimately located one of the state’s largest job creators in Buffalo, WV. Terri then moved to Los Angeles to lead the Formosa Foundation. Continue reading Episode 148 – Terri Giles – Appalachian Beekeeping Collective at Positively West Virginia.

This episode Coach Adam of Concord University joins the lounge as we discuss the new look Lakers • La'Melo Ball performance • KD and Kyrie return • Giannis super max deal • Jalen Hurts future QB in Philly • Carson Wentz next destination and NFL Week 15 predictions

Remnants of Tropical Storm Bertha leave high water in West Virginia this morning--and the chance for additional storms. A tenth of the population at Huttonsville Prison has Covid 19--prompting testing of all inmates and staff in West Virginia lockups. Lottery sales were dismal for April--although one area saw a surprising uptick. Concord University announces cuts and a major electrical problem in Bluefield. In Sports the TBT is going to happen--but in a very scaled down form. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

This week on CheckpointXP On Campus: The crew recap the finals of College Call of Duty where Concord University took on Texas A&M. We also bring in three members of the Michigan Esports Conference to talk about why conferencing is so important to college esports. That and much more on this week’s episode. 

Joey Miller Notes BioCurrent trainer for Crucible performance in Frederick, MDHas a full time (40 hour) hitting lesson schedule full of loyal clientsPlayed and graduated from Frederick Community CollegeNational Player of the year runner up while at D2 Concord UniversitySet individual records at Concord University 28 HR’s and 140 RBIsPlayed professional independent baseball for 4 years from 2014-2017Overcame knee surgery after second season to become a 2X All Star Played independent ball for:Roswell InvadersWashington WildThings (frontier league)Trois Riveries Aigles (Can Am) “Twa Rivi-air Egg-lays” - French for 3 Rivers Eagles (Quebec)Windy City Thunderbolts (Frontier League)Salina Stockade (American Association)Check out his ‘Heavy Hitter” PodcastPlayer made career!! Knows what it takes to get better!!How are you encouraging your clients during the quarantine?Group Zoom meetings - up to 60 kidsTuesdays and thursdaysIndy zoom meetings based on the hitters needsMaking us better coaches, and players opportunities to connect with other people What is your process when taking on new clients?5 tools to develops Interview - What do you want to do with this game?2 years ahead of the age levelWhat does that athlete need 2 years from now?Create hitting logs and personal logs6 questions at beginning of the monthCalendar where player writes down notes of how they got better each dayLog the results of their gameSome video analysis based on the person needs What is your program all about?Don’t rush growthTrust their coaches, but be a person clients can lean inWant to give that kid inspiration to go dominate it! How do you assess your hitters?Figure out the mindset I can help developWhat is something you used to do that you no longer find value in? What is something you have done since your first lesson? What mechanics of the swing you try to teach? Do you teach your clients about approach?Know your job and be prepared to do your jobExternal goals based on the kidsInternal goals based on the kidOn deck, in the hole, this is how we prepareWhat is the mentality of a great hitter?Based on where they are developmentally and then grow that need How do you challenge your clients?  Present challenges through the adjustments we are trying to makeWork through feel and exaggeration How do you teach kids to play one pitch at a time?What trait have you seen in the best players you have played with or clients you have helped?Perseverance - kids who have dealt with a challenge and be able to keep moving forward What is the best way for people to contact you?Social Media - Facebook and Youtube - @CoachJoeyMillerInstagram & Twitter - @CoachJoeyBatsCrucibleperformance.uscoachjoeybats@gmail.comjoey@crucibleperformance.us 

We have a treat in store for you!  Our guest for Tuesday's Lunchtime Inspiration is the lovely Lindsey Akers. Lindsey is the Director of Public Relations for Tazewell County Public Schools and serves as an instructor of communication at the Tazewell County Career & Technical Center. Akers previously served as the director of marketing and public relations at Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia. Prior to working at Bluefield College, she served as an instructor in the Department of Communication Arts & Media at Concord University for over a decade. Akers also has also previously served as an adjunct faculty member at both Bluefield College and Marshall University Community and Technical College in Huntington, West Virginia. She started teaching at the collegiate level at the age of 21. In addition to her experience in higher education, Lindsey also has retail management experience and a strong background in sales. She earned a master’s degree in communication studies from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and a bachelor’s degree in communication arts with an emphasis in public relations from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Lindsey has a sure relationship with the Father and her family.  In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her son, traveling, swimming, and singing Gospel. Join us for what I feel will be an amazing release by dialing 323--927-3014 or listen using the attached link.   To learn more about Empowerment Place Ministries, visit our website at www.theempowermentplace.org   

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Villanova University Defensive Coordinator, Ola Adams. Coach Adams discusses the importance of being flexible as a coach, his favorite defensive schemes, as well as the significance of pursuing career development opportunities. Ola Adams began his fifth year with the Wildcats in 2019, and his first as the team’s Defensive Coordinator. After working with the Wildcat running backs his first two years, Adams was the program’s Special Teams Coordinator and cornerbacks coach the past two years. Adams came to Villanova from Columbia University where he was the wide receivers coach in 2014. Prior to his year at Columbia, Adams was the Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Cortland State (2011-2013). During his three years at Cortland, the Red Dragons tallied a 24-9 overall record and earned an NCAA playoff bid in 2012. In three seasons, his defense ranked top 33 nationally in 17 separate categories. Prior to spending one season (2010) as the secondary coach at Glenville State College, Adams had his first stint at Cortland as the defensive backs coach in 2009. He began his coaching career as the assistant defensive backs coach at Concord University in 2008. Adams has also participated in the NFL minority internship program. In 2014, he was the minority intern for defense (secondary) for the San Francisco 49ers, while in 2013 he served as the minority internship with the Chicago Bears (defensive line). In 2013, Adams also participated in the NFL Coaching Academy. Additionally, Coach Adams was a member of the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute class of 2019. [1:33] Start of interview [2:01] Pursuing opportunities early in your career [4:30] The benefit of coaching at multiple universities [5:58] Becoming the DC at Cortland [8:28] Transition to the offensive side of the ball [12:45] Being flexible as a coach [15:38] Favorite defensive schemes [17:55] Unique coaching philosophy [19:39] The importance of pursuing career development opportunities

Richard Summers is a graduate of Concord University and Dayton University with degree in educational administration and certification in Health Education. Superintendent. Curriculum and secondary and elementary education. He has a son and daughter both who are physical therapists. He has 3 granddaughters and one grandson. Richard has been married to Tracy Summers for 38 years, and has also worked in education. While principal at Jackson middle for the past 19 years we were named a West Virginia school of excellence for seven consecutive years.

Richard Summers is a graduate of Concord University and Dayton University with degree in educational administration and certification in Health Education. Superintendent. Curriculum and secondary and elementary education. He has a son and daughter both who are physical therapists. He has 3 granddaughters and one grandson. Richard has been married to Tracy Summers for 38 years, and has also worked in education. While principal at Jackson middle for the past 19 years we were named a West Virginia school of excellence for seven consecutive years.

We are excited to have as our guest this week, Coach Jaime Vest. Jaime graduated from Princeton Senior High School in 2017. During her senior year of high school, Vest was a AAA 3rd team All State member, a participant in the WV North-South All Star game, Bluefield Daily Telegraph’s Player of the Week for Week 8 and PSHS’s Female Athlete of the Year. Outside of athletics, Vest thrived in the classroom as well. She graduated with a 3.7 GPA, top 25 in her class and had many academic scholarships coming out of high school. She signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Concord University, and after her freshman season, she transferred to Bluefield College to finish out her career.  Vest has had a basketball in her hands since she was four years old and now, at just twenty years old, she is one of four coaches back at PSHS. Coaching has always been a dream of hers, and she says it’s a blessing to be able to start her career at such a young age. Aside from coaching, Jaime aspires to be a special education teacher when she graduates in 2021. She wants to work with the youth in grades three through five, and continue coaching as well. Join in this discussion with Coach Vest by dialing 323-927-3014 or listen via the web, using the attached link. Get ready to get some keys!!!

In this episode, we talk with Florida's "Tourism Person of the Year (2011), KEITH OVERTON, the President & COO of Tradewinds Island Resorts in beautiful St, Pete Beach, FL. THOUGHT #1Perseverance trumps all other attributes and skills.THOUGHT #2What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple. Whether you are willing to do it, that’s another matter. – Peter DruckerCONNECT:Website: www.TradewindsResort.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twresorts/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradewindsIslandResorts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TradeWindsResortBRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:NRA (National Restaurant Association) - www.restaurant.orgWalt Disney World - www.Disney.comThe Ritz-Carlton - www.RitzCarlton.comPopeyes - www.Popeyes.comDallas Cowboys - www.DallasCowboys.comCracker Barrel - www.CrackerBarrel.comKat Cole (Focus Brands) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_ColeNick Sarillo (Nick's Pizza & Pub) - https://www.adlspeakers.com/nick-full-bioAlan Schaefer (Banding People Together) - http://www.bandingpeopletogether.com/team_member/alan-schaefer/Scott Stratten - http://www.unmarketing.com/about/Fort Pastor - https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=1271Five Star Iris - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Star_IrisPeter Drucker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_DruckerKyle Smith (Nothing Bundt Cakes) - https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/celebrates250thbakeryandleadershipannouncementsCheap Trick - www.CheapTrick.comRobyn Zander (Cheap Trick) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_ZanderBlue Oyster Cult - www.BlueOysterCult.comRocky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RockyRita Gilligan (Hard Rock) - https://www.facebook.com/HardRockRitaGilligan/AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) - www.ahla.comMcKenzie Overton - https://athletesforhearts.com/index.php/2015/07/03/our-story/Athletes for Hearts - www.AthletesforHearts.comMichelle Smith (2x Olympian) - www.MichelleSmith.comMike Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_AlstottSaving Abel - www.SavingAbelNation.comStephen Covey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_CoveyKathleen Wood (Suzy's Swirl) - http://www.suzysswirl.com/our-storyBucs Beach Bash - https://www.buccaneers.com/fans/beachbashSt. Pete Beach Bikefest - https://www.stpetebeachbikefest.comBilly Ray Cyrus - www.BillyRayCyrus.comSaliva - www.Saliva.comTantric - https://www.facebook.com/Tantric/Fuel - https://www.fuelrocks.comSoul Asylum - https://www.soulasylum.comBret Michaels - https://www.bretmichaels.comCharlie Daniels Band - https://www.charliedaniels.comBig Kettle Drum - www.BigKettleDrum.comHard Rock International – www.HardRock.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – www.RocknRollWithIt.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – www.CultureThatRocks.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – www.CannonballKidscancer.orgKeppler Speakers - www.KepplerSpeakers.comCertified Rock Star - www.CertifiedRockStar.comThoughts That Rock – www.ThoughtsThatRock.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – www.spectaclephoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - https://www.facebook.com/jtkeelKEITH OVERTON'S BIO:Keith Overton is President and COO overseeing TradeWinds Island Resorts – the TradeWinds Island Grand and RumFish Beach Resort St. Pete Beach and RumFish Grill. Keith oversees all 1,100 employees, the company’s operations, sales and marketing efforts, accounting functions, human resource functions and capital improvements projects at the resorts, as well as ensuring the resorts uphold the standard of service consistent with the TradeWinds name. He has led the TradeWinds family since 1995 and is a 31-year veteran of Florida's hospitality industry.Keith Overton was named Tourism Person of the Year in 2011 by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce. Keith currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is a member of its prestigious Resort Committee. He served as the 2004 and 2008 chairman for the Hospitality Alliance Scholarship Foundation of Tampa Bay and has been a director on the foundation’s board since 1998, as well.Keith is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist and serves as a member of Tampa Bay Watch’s Board of Directors, the Board of Visitors for the Florida Institute of Oceanography and previously served on the Florida Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors.Keith is actively involved with many charities in the Tampa Bay area, including the Ronald McDonald Houses of Tampa Bay. He founded Athletes for Hearts, Inc., in 2007, which raises money for families with children with life-threatening heart conditions. His daughter MacKenzie, now 24 years old, was the recipient of a heart transplant at just 17 days old.A native of Kissimmee/Orlando, Florida, Keith Overton is a graduate of Concord University, West Virginia, and the University of Central Florida, Orlando. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel Industry Management and received his MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management from Schiller International University and has been designated as a Certificated Hotel Administrator (CHA) since 2001.

Jake is an Iowa State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations degree and a minor in Communication and has also coached multiple teams, and coordinated with major eSports sponsors, including Blizzard and Twitch, to host a gaming tournaments. Scheduled to start his gig at Concord on May 13. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hsblitzpod/support

Are Volcano eruptions on the rise? How can we predict when eruptions will occur? What causes an eruption? Our guest this week, Volcanologist Dr. Jeanine Krippner from Concord University in West Virginia, answers those questions and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Dorin Dickerson is a former All-American tight end for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers who went on to play six seasons in the NFL. A local product, Dorin began as a Western Pennsylvania high school football star from West Allegheny. Now "Scorin Dorin" Dickerson podcasts about Pitt Panthers football, the NFL and WPIAL football with a perspective gained from knowledge and experience at all three levels of the game - high school, college and professional. EPISODE #004 - SHOW NOTES Dorin opens the show recapping the Pitt Panthers' narrow loss to Oklahoma State, and looks forward to the North Carolina game Saturday, sharing some of his memories of playing against North Carolina. Dorin also recaps the Steelers' win over the Bengals, and previews the Patriots-Texans Thursday Night Game. Dorin's guest this week is his former teammate at Pitt and in Buffalo, Scott McKillop. Scott, a Monroeville native, is a two-time All-American linebacker for Pitt. He was drafted in 2009 by the San Francisco 49ers where he played two seasons, being released after injury. Scott and Dorin were reunited in Buffalo by Coach Dave Wannstedt, who at the time was assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Bills. Scott McKillop is now the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Concord University in West Virginia. Scott gives his take on this year's Pitt team, being drafted, coaching young players and so much more... LISTEN to the Podcast show right here below or on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio and tunein radio via “Pittsburgh Podcast Network" HOW TO LISTEN: – All shows on the “Pittsburgh Podcast Network” are free and available to listen 24/7/365 worldwide. Audio On-Demand in your hand on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. SEARCH: Pittsburgh Podcast Network on all listening platforms and all of the shows on the network delivered to you feed. – APPLE users can find us on the iTunes and Podcast app. – ANDROID users can find us on Google Play Music, – ALSO available to listen on ALL computers, tablets, and smartphones via SoundCloud, Stitcher Radio or tunein radio, website or apps. • iTunes Podcast: http://bit.ly/ppnitunes • Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/PGHGPM • tunein Radio: http://bit.ly/ppntunein • Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/ppnstitcher • SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/ppnsoundcloud Follow Dorin on Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram @ScorinDorin. Follow Scott on Twitter @smckillop59 Follow Pittsburgh Podcast Network on Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram @PghPodcast Pittsburghpodcastnetwork.com Produced at talent network, inc. by the Pittsburgh Podcast Network http://talentnetworkinc.com @talentnetworktv http://pittsburghpodcastnetwork.com @pghpodcast Contact the podcast: mail@pittsburghpodcastnetwork.com

Brooke Heck from the Concord University volleyball team

Barnett Bestselling Authors Jane Congdon & Joseph Barnett stops by Good Deeds w/ Dr Sunday. Siblings Jane Congdon and Joseph Barnett grew up in Glen Ferris, a small town in the mountains of West Virginia. Both left their hometown in 1966 and rarely saw one another for the next 40 years until a brain tumor brought them back together. Jane graduated from Concord College (now Concord University) in Athens, West Virginia, and made a career of words. She became an English teacher and a newspaper reporter before settling into her longest career: 30 years as a textbook editor in Cincinnati, Ohio. She retired in 2009 and completed her memoir It Started with Dracula: The Count, My Mother, and Me (2011, Bettie Youngs Books). Joseph attended West Virginia University and in 1970 settled in Cincinnati. After working 27 years in a food plant, he became a school custodian. Joseph retired in 2010. With his sister as co-author, he published the memoir Mr. Joe: Tales from a Haunted Life (2013, Bettie Youngs Books). Jane and Joseph share a website at www.janecongdon.com. You can find them and their books on Facebook as well. Follow Jane's blog So Write! at janecongdon.blogspot.com and Joseph's blog Mr. Joe's Sweeping Thoughts at barnettjoseph.blogspot.com. Mr. Joe and It Started with Dracula are available in paperback and e-book versions from Amazon and Barnes & Noble online or through the publisher at www.bettieyoungsbooks.com. 

Udall DeOleo specializes in building, transforming, and sustaining relationships in the workplace and in the homespace.. In the workplace her relationship work focuses on executive coaching, workplace inclusion (diversity), organization/leadership/group-team development.  In the homespace her relationship work focuses on guiding singles and couples in building consciousness and skills for relationship development and maintenance.  Jane Congdon has been an English teacher, a journalist, and a book editor. In her publishing career, she worked with textbook authors and traveled around the United States speaking to groups of business educators. Jane grew up in Glen Ferris, a small town in the mountains of West Virginia. She is a graduate of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia; a member of West Virginia Writers, Inc.; and a veteran of writing workshops including The Artist's Way, the Split Rock Arts Program at the University of Minnesota, and the October Writing Festival at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico