“ This was the first time I have attended the Young Guns reception . It was so nice to be around like-minded individuals working hard to make West Virginia a better place to live and work . Events like this are important because they showcase the incredible work being accomplished by young West Virginians . It highlights fresh ideas and fosters an environment where people feel valued and want to stay and create positive change .”
– Anna Adkins Director of Sales & Marketing Huntington Area CVB
“ Being at this event for the third year in a row reminded me just how many brilliant young West Virginians are working to make our state the best version of itself . Any time we can bring our state ’ s thought leaders together in a space that is filled with optimism like the Young Guns event , we strengthen the bonds that are needed to keep advancing West Virginia . Our sense of state pride isn ’ t replicated anywhere else .”
– James Moore , Ph . D . President West Virginia Wesleyan College
“ Events like this show that West Virginia is nurturing the next wave of leaders , entrepreneurs and professionals who will contribute to the long-term growth and success of West Virginia . The reception allows the state to see how new ideas and fresh perspectives are shaping the future of business , technology , health care and more in West Virginia .”
– Brad Rowe President & CEO General Corporation
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