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Do Unto Others: Belington’s Historic Building Rises Again

The 120-year-old building survived a 20-year vacancy, fires, weatherization challenges, and the test of time to rise again as a centerpiece, economic driver, and community space in the heart ...

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How To Make a Big Impact with Small Lending

Carla and Jason Kaposy felt compelled to make an investment that could be pivotal in spurring economic development in their hometown of Petersburg, a Mon Forest Town in Grant ...

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Strategic Lending for Housing Development

The availability of appropriate housing for residents is a critical component of a functioning local economy. Lenders is often able to provide flexible gap financing to allow housing development ...

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Tygart Hotel Artwork to Honor Lost Towns of the Monongahela National Forest

We are excited to announce “Lost Towns/Lost Communities” a collaboration with West Virginia artists to create artwork for the Tygart Hotel exploring five ghost towns in the Monongahela National ...

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Guilty Pleasures Sweet Shop Opening Store in Belington’s Golden Rule

Sandra Lucas and Michelle Ludwig, owners and operators of the popular Guilty Pleasures Sweet Shop in downtown Elkins, announced last week that they are opening a second store in ...

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Train Rides Board Once Again at Historic Golden Rule Building

The Belington Revitalization Committee is very excited to be able to offer the first two train rides leaving from the Golden Rule in the 21st Century. With the long-awaited ...

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Community Banks Provide Key Investments to Push Tygart Hotel Project Forward

Historic Tax Credit investments close financing gaps on Elkins’ big hotel project Tygart Hotel partners Pendleton Community Bank, Davis Trust Company, and Freedom Bank gathered on Friday, April 29th ...

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Resurrecting the Golden Rule’s Water Powered Elevator

We invite you to watch a bit of the story of the marvelous water powered elevator in the Golden Rule Building in Belington, WV. This innovative piece of machinery ...

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