“ It was an honor and privilege to attend the Young Guns reception . I applaud West Virginia Executive ( WVE ) magazine for recognizing young leaders across our great state . Each recipient was very deserving of the recognition and will undoubtedly continue to make a huge impact on West Virginia well into the future . Business leaders from across the state attended the reception , which provided excellent networking opportunities to build relationships and exchange ideas . Thank you , WVE , for doing your part to make West Virginia an even better place to live , work and raise a family .”
– Greg Hefner Manager of Regional External Affairs FirstEnergy
“ I really appreciated the opportunity to meet and talk personally with each of the honorees . The Young Guns reception gives state leaders and the business community the opportunity to meet and congratulate some of the best and brightest young executives we have living here in West Virginia . We want these young West Virginians to know we appreciate their commitment to our state . There ’ s no place like West Virginia . Our state is a great place to live , work , raise a family and retire , and I ’ m trying my best to help improve West Virginia ’ s ability to create a business climate that attracts entrepreneurs and career opportunities for our children .”
– Mac Warner West Virginia Secretary of State
“ The Young Guns Class of 2021 reception held at the Clay Center was a breath of fresh air amid these recent months . Practicing safe social distancing by requiring masks and providing hand sanitizing stations , this event was incredibly well presented . The recipients were all very accomplished , and I feel incredibly hopeful for West Virginia . I am anxiously awaiting more events like this in the future .”
– Emilie Love Vice President & Executive Banking Officer United Bank
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