The woman at the helm of a bedding industry empire shares her path to success. Kim Brown Knopf, president and CEO of Innovative Mattress Solutions, admits she doesn’t always get a great night’s sleep. Some mornings she’s up at four or five a.m. on her iPhone or iPad checking the latest industry news or answering emails. It might seem ironic…
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One West Virginia CEO asks all the right questions to take herself—and others—to the top. Jeannette King always wanted to own a business that would grow while helping others. In 2007 she started her journey with the launch of Strategic Resolution Experts, Inc. (SRE), a Martinsburg-based company that helps businesses of all sizes in the commercial and government sectors. Jeannette says…
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A keen eye and courageous spirit are important in both art and entrepreneurship for one woodworking couple. This story begins with an ending. Stan and Sue Jennings went to work in the mines of Preston County one cold day in December 1984 when they discovered all employees had been laid off. The couple was forced to find creative ways to bring…
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A rising brand of unique sandals is making a name for itself in Morgantown. On a warm day, the doors and windows are open and a dozen or so workers are settled in a large workroom. Each employee has a workstation, but enjoys open space while chatting over the tasks at hand. Seemingly endless strands of rope snake around the…
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Morgantown is sweet on this special bakery bistro where cupcakes are queen. The Cupcakerie was born after two Morgantown natives and WVU alums decided to combine their experience and passion for small business and cupcakes. Anna McCarty Carrier received her MBA and JD at WVU, and Janet Nelson graduated with a degree in political science. Soon after Anna went to…
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