location on Elizabeth Street in Charleston . Additionally , the program will hire more employees to conduct anti-racist facilitated sessions and equity education opportunities throughout the area .
“ We believe that racial equity and inclusion are the foundation required to create the conditions for our communities to thrive ,” says Debby Weinstein , CEO of the YWCA Charleston . “ We are so thankful for like-minded businesses such as West Virginia American Water that show the value of inclusion , diversity and equity through their charitable giving . It means the world to our efforts , and we ’ re incredibly grateful for their generous support .”
Charles Pointe Hospitality Celebrates 17 Years of Operation
Charles Pointe Hospitality ( CPH ) was created in 2005 as the hospitality operations and development company for Charles Pointe , a 1,700-acre master-planned community located in Bridgeport , WV .
The goal at CPH has always been to provide exceptional hospitality experiences for guests . The CPH team works closely to generate a welcome sense of place that sustains the organization and generates goodwill , referrals and repeat business in the community it serves .
“ We are a full-service hospitality company offering both asset and operations-based management opportunities ,” says Steve Ludwig , CPH ’ s director of hospitality . “ Our team of experienced professionals brings together years of experience in all aspects of hospitality and tourism . With experience from world-class resorts , hotels , clubs , restaurants and conferencing facilities throughout the country , we now have more than 100 people employed at our three hospitality businesses .”
With more than three decades of experience himself , Ludwig leads CPH . The company currently manages the successful operations of Bridgeport Conference Center , Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria and Microtel Inn & Suites in Bridgeport .
“ It has been very exciting to see our businesses making such a strong post- COVID rebound . We could not have achieved these results without the support of our employees and the community we serve ,” Ludwig says .
The Bridgeport Conference Center opened in April 2006 and is a public-private partnership with the City of Bridgeport . It is a highly functional , upscale conference facility and hosts a wide variety of corporate , government and social events . Recent upgrades to the facility include a completely new sound system in the ballroom , high-definition projection capabilities and enhanced Wi-Fi reception . Two new laser video projection units and HDMI cabling have been added to the conference suites . Bridgeport Conference Center enjoys a high level of guest satisfaction and recently welcomed Jena Liggett as the new general manager .
Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria was created in 2013 as West Virginia ’ s first and only coal fired pizzeria . The restaurant ’ s theme takes on the Italian Appalachian heritage prominently displayed in North Central West Virginia . Ludwig says that CPH ’ s goal was to celebrate the rich Italian history of pizza making , which had its start originally fired by coal .
While pizza is the namesake of Mia Margherita , one can find a variety of Italian pastas , salads , sandwiches and other specialty entrees that complement the restaurant ’ s theme . The restaurant has expanded over the years to include a covered outdoor patio , a private dining room and a retail market .
The 86-room Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bridgeport was opened in 2006 and was renovated in 2018 . Consistently named a Best of Microtel property , it has been awarded the J . D . Power Guest Satisfaction Segment Ratings 15 out of the last 17 years . Regionally , Microtel is rated number one among its competitive set and continues to drive value and appeal in the economy segment .
“ Charles Point Hospitality is committed to future growth by building and operating successful hospitality ventures both from an independent as well as a franchise background . The future is bright at Charles Pointe ,” Ludwig says . •
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