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Celebrate Marion County

ARIANNA WHITEHAIR KENSIE HAMILTON FAUBER
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West Virginia Executive ( WVE ) celebrated the abundant beauty of Marion County and its people at the famous Muriale ’ s Italian Kitchen on October 4th , 2022 . The community gathered to celebrate great food , great company and the ever-impressive achievements of this county . Making strides in the areas of technology and research , growth and development and outdoor recreation , WVE is proud to recognize the continued success of this region and the impact it has on the state of West Virginia .
“ Kudos to West Virginia Executive magazine for sponsoring the Marion County reception ,” says Matthew Hefner , manager of regional external affairs for FirstEnergy , one of the nation ’ s largest investor-owned electric systems . “ Thank you for your efforts to provide important networking opportunities for business and community leaders across the state . I have attended several of these events over the past few years and always find them enjoyable and well-attended . West Virginia Executive is to be commended for its efforts to move West Virginia forward in a variety of ways .”
As a way to build new connections and continue to foster old ones , WVE regularly hosts these celebratory events in a variety of locations to remind each region and county that their dedication to bettering the community and reaching new milestones creates a ripple effect of success that is felt across the entire state . It shows us that when we all work together , everyone wins .
Prompting us to take a step back and admire the successes , both big and small , happening in the Mountain State every single day , this reception was a true testament to the hardworking and dedicated individuals that keep our state moving forward .
“ I know we hear it a lot , but it truly is the people ,” says Kim Pellillo , associate agent at Dick Moore Insurance Agency . “ My life has truly been enriched by my community , locally and throughout the state . West Virginia is one of the bestkept secrets .” •
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