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ECONOMY: Physical, technological advances key

2008-03-01T21:45:52-05:00

At a new business park off W.Va. 2, not far from the Mason County line, contractors are hard at work. Just off Hal Greer Boulevard in Huntington, forensic scientists are busy testing DNA while officials at Marshall plan to expand their facility and programs. Some are physical advancements while others are intellectual, but they're equally key to economic development for the Huntington area in 2008, said Jerry McDonald, president of the Huntington Area Development Council.

COMMERCE: Kroger elevating grocery expectations

2008-03-01T22:04:30.777725-05:00

The second largest of the 50 Kroger stores in West Virginia is right on U.S. 60 in Barboursville. After a multi-million dollar expansion last year, the store went from 55,000 square feet to 85,000 square feet, increased the size of every department and added new ones. As a result, Tri-Staters now have a shopping experience similar to that in a larger city — right here in the Huntington area, said general manager Ray Walker.

Food wholesalers adapt to changes

2008-03-01T22:11:26.443187-05:00

When you dip your nacho into the cheese sauce at Rio Grande in Huntington, you may not consider the path taken by the cheese before it got to your mouth. But fortunately for those Tri-Staters who like to eat out, and to have shelves well-stocked with their favorite foods at the grocery store, there are people who do think about these things.

J.C. Penney, Cheddar's coming to Ashland mall

2008-03-01T22:01:12-05:00

ASHLAND -- A new restaurant and a new J.C. Penney Co. store twice the size of the existing one are among the changes on tap this year at the Ashland Town Center Mall.

Top employers in the Huntington area

2008-03-01T22:01:11-05:00

Here is a list of the top employers in the Huntington area, based on a list compiled by Huntington Area Development Corp. and some of the employers themselves.

Huntington Mall sporting several new shops, eateries

2008-03-01T22:09:06.243887-05:00

BARBOURSVILLE -- The Huntington Mall hasn't been without a few changes in the last year. As 2008 kicks into full gear, the Huntington Mall is touting six new and four newly remodeled stores. Each opened or reopened in 2007.

Work-study invaluable in retailing field

2008-03-01T22:01:06-05:00

Verna Gibson has been given the distinction by Forbes as the first woman chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 Company. And she started her career in retail right here in Huntington, working at The Smart Shop while studying at Marshall.

KYOVA Mall sees increase in traffic, is working to expand offerings to customers

2008-03-01T22:01:03-05:00

ASHLAND -- New tenants including restaurants, a jewelry store, a sporting goods store and more small shops are being sought to locate in the KYOVA Mall on U.S. 60 west of Ashland this year, said Karen Dillow, general manager of the mall.

Muriale has built lone eatery into Italian empire

2008-03-01T22:07:10.340785-05:00

HUNTINGTON-- As a kid, growing up in a small Italian community called Kelly Hill in Clarksburg, W.Va., Rocco Muriale did not think his life would be the way it is now.

Key player: Joseph George

2008-03-01T22:00:59-05:00

Read more about Joseph George, the co-owner of Edible Arrangements.

Downtown Huntington bustling with activity

2008-03-01T22:05:39.105023-05:00

HUNTINGTON -- Downtown and Pullman Square in particular continued to see increased development throughout 2007.