Photo by Oglebay . Photo by Wheeling CVB .
because it ’ s been a work in progress for as long as I can remember . Now you ’ re seeing the results , and the people are the focus of this development of the downtown area that brings energy back .”
Faulkenberry shares that the locals in Wheeling are supportive of the renovations Oglebay recently completed on things like its restaurants and common areas .
“ This is not something you see every day with a resort or park ,” he says . “ The local community has always heavily supported Oglebay , and we cannot underestimate how important that is .”
As 2024 comes to an end , Oglebay plans to start the renovation of its lakeside wing . Fifty-four rooms will be completely renovated to match the new , fresh look of the resort ’ s brand .
“ With all these enhancements and the media coverage they have garnered , we ’ re seeing business from Ohio
we ’ ve never had before , and we ’ re increasing business from Pennsylvania that we ’ ve never had before ,” Faulkenberry says . “ It has always been a challenge getting business from the southern part of the state to Oglebay . Now , however , we are seeing more of this as well as people becoming more aware of Oglebay as a regional destination as opposed to just a West Virginia park .”
Economic and Workforce Development
WesBanco recently announced a definitive agreement to merge Premier Bank into WesBanco .
“ The proposed acquisition of Premier Financial is a transformative milestone in WesBanco ’ s continued evolution ,” says Dave Klick , Upper Ohio Valley market president . “ We ’ re bringing together two high-caliber institutions to create a community-focused , regional financial service partner with more than $ 27 billion in assets and operations in nine states .”
Congratulations to our very own STEPHANIE PETHTEL
on being named a West Virginia Executive Young Gun !
LOCAL FOOD . THRIVING COMMUNITY .
We bring local and natural food to downtown Wheeling , invest in regional farmers , and rebuild connections between farmers and the community they nourish .
We ’ re thrilled to celebrate this exceptional group of leaders from every corner of our great state . Your passion and dedication are driving positive change , making West Virginia a better , brighter place for all .
1006 Grandview Street | Wheeling , WV 26003 info @ growov . org | ( 304 ) 233-GROW info @ alleghenyst . com | ( 866 ) 877-5443 | alleghenyst . com 125 Professional Place , Bridgeport , WV 26330
WWW . WVEXECUTIVE . COM FALL 2024 27