This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Akshit Mudigonda and Miguel Aguilar, two Community Team finalists in the Annual Business Plan Competition. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, their business is LLET-MI Nutrition, company dedicated to providing high-quality, scientifically backed nutritional products to support a healthy lifestyle.    Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | West Virginia Department of Commerce

This episode was recorded at Bridging Innovation 2023 from our remote Huntington National Bank studio. We sat down with Emma Looney & Lacy Mitchell, one of the High School finalists for the Annual Business Plan Competition. Their business is Happy Hooves, a farrier service located in West Virginia. Happy Hooves sets itself apart by providing quality services not just limited to horses.   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | West Virginia Department of Commerce

This week we are sitting down with Sandy Harper and Elizabeth Jones of Bikers, Bros & Bo, Inc., a non-profit in Morgantown, WV formed in memory of PFC Andrew "Bo" Harper.   Bikers Bros & Bo Inc: https://bikersbrosandbo.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

Ashley Bainbridge, DO, owner of PuraVita Direct Primary Care joined us on the show to talk about what sets PuraVita apart from the typical primary care practice. 

 

PuraVita Primary Care: https://www.puravitacare.com/

 

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

We sat down with one of the co-founders of Ridge Financial, PBC, Max Gottlieb. Ridge was founded out of Appalachia and is trying to change the narrative around banking and what's possible for our region.   Ridge: https://www.ridge.eco/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

John Boyle, well known entrepreneur and engineer, now author joins us on the show to introduce is new book Appalachian Kid. Appalachian Kid is memoire about John's story.   For Inquiries Contact: [email protected]   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

In its seven years, Village Caregiving has grown from a single location with one employee in Barboursville, WV to over 20 locations in the Midwest and Eastern United States, and nearly 2,000 employees. We sat down with Jeff Stevens, one of the owners, to talk about what makes Village Caregiving so unique.   Village Caregiving: https://villagecaregiving.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

Monarca-Taqueria is an authentic taqueria located in Downtown Morgantown, West Virginia. We sat down with the owner, Irlanda Huff, to talk about her journey of starting a restaurant.   Monarca-Taqueria: https://monarca.mymenus.store/#/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce

Brandon Downey and Randy Cottle of Trilogy Innovations join us this week to talk about the 2nd Annual TECH YEAH Conference. 

TECH YEAH highlights the innovative West Virginia-based companies forging a new future through technology. Join us for a highly interactive event June 20th in Morgantown, WV!

TECH YEAH: https://www.techyeahconference.com/

TRILOGY Innovations: https://www.trilogyit.com/

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

Imagine building a more durable, high-tech, energy-efficient home in only one or two days at half the typical cost. That's exactly what Omnis Building Technologies has done. This week we sat down with their Founder and CEO, Jonathan Hodson.   Omnis Building Technologies: https://www.omnisbuilding.com/   Sponsored by Huntington National Bank | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown WV | West Virginia Department of Commerce