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Faces of Progress

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WesBanco’s Growth Starts With Strong Community Roots

WHEELING — With deep roots in Wheeling dating back to the 1800s, WesBanco continues to grow through the ever-changing times in today’s banking industry, sustaining its success by maintaining strong ties to the communities it serves. David Klick, market president for Upper Ohio Valley ...

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Inspiring the Next Generation to ‘Leave Legacy’

WHEELING — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley wants the next generation to see the needs in the community and perhaps leave some of their wealth here even if they move away from the area. Susie Nelson, executive director for the foundation, noted she spends a lot of time talking ...

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Financial Literacy a Missing Key to Success for Young Adults

WHEELING — Financial responsibility is something many college students end up learning the hard way, but the stress of being constantly broke can be detrimental to someone who should be focused on classwork instead of debt. At West Virginia Northern Community College, Student Success Coach ...

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Main Street Bank Leader Believes Tech Will Play Role In Industry’s Future

WHEELING — Main Street Bank President and CEO James “Jay” VanSickle sees technology as a major factor propelling the financial services industry forward in the same way technology has evolved banking practices over the more than 20 years he has been in the field. VanSickle is responsible ...

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Fort Henry Advisers Keep Clients on Track

WHEELING — Fort Henry Capital is a Wheeling-based financial planning and management firm that helps people in the Ohio Valley and beyond plan for the financial future they want. Russell Dunkin, one of the founders and a financial adviser with Fort Henry, said he’s seen more remote client ...

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Finance Director Keeps St. Clairsville on Track

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville Finance Director Annette Nichols is tasked with ensuring the city of St. Clairsville is financially stable. Nichols has roughly 30 years of experience working in finance and is responsible for creating the city’s budget. She works to create a temporary ...

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Personal Relationships Key To Belmont Savings Bank’s Service

BELLAIRE — Mike Taylor is the vice president of lending at Belmont Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Bellaire that solely serves the Ohio Valley area. In his role leading the bank’s Business Relationship Management and Operations, Taylor wears many hats. He is the first ...