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Can anything good come out of West Virginia? Tune in weekly to the Positively West Virginia Podcast, where we feature in-depth interviews with the business leaders and entrepreneurs making a positive impact on our state.

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Can anything good come out of West Virginia? Tune in weekly to the Positively West Virginia Podcast, where we feature in-depth interviews with the business leaders and entrepreneurs making a positive impact on our state.

    Lora Yeater: Battle Buddy Bears

    Lora Yeater: Battle Buddy Bears

    Lora Yeater is a photographer owning Memories by Lora Yeater Photography, and is working on two major projects including her book Cancer Sucks, and Battle Buddy Bears. Using her photography skills she created a book of her sons journey through cancer, and she is creating Battle Buddy Bears to help other children through their journey with cancer.

     

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    Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and StoryMaker

    • 29 min
    Jamie Lester: Vandalia Bronze

    Jamie Lester: Vandalia Bronze

    Jamie Lester is known around West Virginia for not only designing the obverse of the West Virginia state coin, but also his bronze sculptures around the nation, including Don Knotts and Milan Puskar outside of Mountaineer Stadium. With of love of all things art including sculpting, music, painting, and more, Jamie is also an entrepreneur having founded Vandalia Bronze.
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    Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and StoryMaker

    • 28 min
    Stefanie and Marcus Grando: Portland Coffee WV

    Stefanie and Marcus Grando: Portland Coffee WV

    Today on Positively West Virginia we invite Stefanie and Marcus Grando. From Terra Alta, West Virginia, Stefanie and Marcus started Portland Coffee WV, a roaster and coffee shop, but more importantly a place to meet neighbors and enjoy Preston County. https://www.portlandcoffeewv.com/
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    Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and StoryMaker

    • 29 min
    Mike Caputo: Mike's Kitchen, Bath, and Fireplace

    Mike Caputo: Mike's Kitchen, Bath, and Fireplace

    Located in Clarksburg, WV Mike's Kitchen, Bath & Fireplace is a middle and upper-end showroom that goes above and beyond just selling you products. Originally established in 1986, we spoke with Mike himself on today's episode of Positively West Virginia to see what the secret is for being open so long, and how to be an effective leader in your business. 

     

    Visit their website here: http://www.mikeskandb.com/

     

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    Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and StoryMaker

    • 29 min
    Karen and Christian Higgins: Brownie House

    Karen and Christian Higgins: Brownie House

    Who doesn't love brownies? Brownie House was initially founded in 2005 in Karen's kitchen, but had to close down a few years later. 15 years later Brownie House was re-established and was an easy decision by both Christian and Karen, who left their original professions behind to make the best gourmet brownies around.
     
    https://www.yesbrownies.com/

     

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    Sponsored by: Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | StoryMaker

     

    • 29 min
    Elizabeth Lynch: Miss West Virginia 2022

    Elizabeth Lynch: Miss West Virginia 2022

    Elizabeth Lynch was the Miss West Virginia winner of 2022 and is currently a PhD student at WVU. She's a champion and advocate for Agriculture and Farmers here in West Virginia, speaking at local FFA chapters, fairs, and more as she continues to inform others about the importance of Ag.
     
    Make sure to check out the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Facebook page for their upcoming Kiddie Days event!

     

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    Sponsored by: Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | StoryMaker

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

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28 Ratings

28 Ratings

stefashley ,

Our future!

Wow this kid is 24 and killing it!

janellebryanne ,

A+!

As a former Morgantown WV resident and small business owner, I love to hear stories of businesses thriving in my home state! This is such a positive and encouraging podcast. Keep up the good work!

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Must listen!

Jim does a great job of recognizing WV business and asks the right questions so that you learn about their “stories”, excellent work!

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