Vagabond Kitchen Serves as a Cornerstone of Wheeling’s Renaissance

By ERIC AYRES WHEELING — Chef Matt Welsch of Vagabond Kitchen weaved a unique theme about both his travel experiences and his strong West Virginia roots into the character of his restaurant, an establishment that is poised to serve as a cornerstone in heart of a city that is literally being ...

Hamilton: Surveying is Shifting to More Automated Processes for Modern Times

FLUSHING — Surveying company Jack A. Hamilton & Associates is now using more automation, such as drones, for mapping out land as the industry is starting to shift to advanced technology. Services the business provides are boundary surveys, topographic or mapping surveys and more detailed ...

Kiln Casework Cabinet Co. Producing Porcelain-Covered Cabinets in Triadelphia

TRIADELPHIA — Maryland resident Ted Higson notes he has “a long history in entrepreneurship.” Now he has brought his vision locally to Triadelphia, and it’s porcelain covered. Higson became the owner of the former Herco Cabinetry in Triadelphia in April 2024, a shop that specializes ...

Bordas & Bordas Continues to Implement Technology in Practice

WHEELING — Bordas & Bordas Managing Partner Jamie Bordas has witnessed technological developments transform aspects of the legal field and believes technology will continue to drive developments in that realm. Upon graduating from Notre Dame Law School in 2000, Bordas joined Bordas & ...

Pets Are Treated Like Family at Play N Stay

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Play N Stay Co-owner Jessica Barclay believes the pet services industry will continue to evolve to match pets’ changing role in the household from furry friend to family. Play N Stay provides luxury pet hotels, dog daycare and puppy training services at three locations ...

Barnesville Chamber Embraces Social Media

BARNESVILLE — Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce Director Jill Hissom utilizes social media as a way to promote businesses and shopping locally. Hissom worked as a gate agent for American Airlines for about 17 years, working out of many different cities, including Chicago, Miami, Cleveland, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbus. After she married and had children, she moved back to Barnesville to raise her children and the opportunity came about to work at the Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce as the director. Hissom worked at a few businesses before then, but has been the ...