Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center engineers and machinists produce metal parts and large-format components, on Sept. 25, 2024, on two of the center’s commercial-grade 3D printers at Marshall University’s South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä campus.
Fourteen awards were presented on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Area Alliance’s annual “We Love Our Community Awards†event at the University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Downtown Innovation Hub.
Kin Ship Goods is a lifestyle brand founded by two artists, Dan Davis and Hillary Harrison, pictured here in 2014 after opening their business on ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä's West Side.
Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center engineers and machinists produce metal parts and large-format components, on Sept. 25, 2024, on two of the center’s commercial-grade 3D printers at Marshall University’s South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä campus.
Courtesy of MAMC
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center has announced another expansion, this one doubling the size of its Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center on the Marshall University South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä campus.
In addition, MAMC was just awarded more than $1 million by the U.S. Economic Development Administration to equip the new space with the latest manufacturing technology, according to MAMC Director Derek Scarbro.
With 4,280 square feet of additional space, Scarbro said MAMC will be able to better serve existing clients as well as accommodate additional entrepreneurs and manufacturers, with more room for technical training and new technology.
“The additional space will allow us to offer new manufacturing technology in the coming months that is not found in this area of Appalachia. Technology that will allow West Virginia businesses to innovate, operate more efficiently and grow their operations,†Scarbro said.
Renovations on the former library space at the MU South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä campus will begin this fall and are expected to be complete by spring, Scarbro added.
“The library recently moved to the adjacent campus building,†he said.
MAMC’s South ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center opened in 1997 as a satellite of the Huntington-based Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing to better serve manufacturers across the state.
Today, it offers a variety of advanced technology for leased use, including:
Metal, large-scale and full-color 3D printers
A water jet cutting device
Swiss turn CNC lathe
Computer-controlled mills
5-axis CNC machining center
The machining center is staffed by experienced machinists, technicians and mechanical engineers to assist clients.
Fourteen awards were presented on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Area Alliance’s annual “We Love Our Community Awards†event at the University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Downtown Innovation Hub.
Courtesy of the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Area Alliance
ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Area Alliance presents community awards
Fourteen awards were handed out Monday at the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Area Alliance‘s annual “We Love Our Community Awards†event at the University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Downtown Innovation Hub.
These awards honor some of the people, projects, programs and organizations that make the Kanawha Valley community stronger and brighter, according to a news release from the Alliance.
“The artists, small business owners, visionaries and volunteers that we honor here today give of their time, talents, and dedication — and inspire us all to love our community,†Susie Salisbury, the Alliance’s Vice President for Community Development, said in the release.
The following people, organizations and programs were recognized and presented with customized art by local artist Megan Dailey.
Kanawha Heritage Award: Base Camp Printing
Best Development Award: CAMC Center for Learning and Research
Best Redevelopment Award:
Cox Morton Building, 184 Summers St.
University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Downtown Innovation HUB
Jeff Miller Sustainable Development Award: ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Amtrak Station
Community Celebration Award: ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Dirty Birds Light the Night
Arts to the Max Award — Organization: FestivALL 20th Anniversary
Arts to the Max Award — Individual: John Inghram
James R. Thomas Outstanding Volunteer Award: Adam Harris
Comeback Kid: Herbert Hoover High School
Outstanding Preservation: Liberty Village
Do The ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Award: McGee Foundation West Side Collaborative
Kin Ship Goods is a lifestyle brand founded by two artists, Dan Davis and Hillary Harrison, pictured here in 2014 after opening their business on ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä's West Side.
Kin Ship Goods | Courtesy photo
Over the past 10 years, Kin Ship Goods, 617 Tennessee Ave., ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä, has grown from a small business to a West Side staple, known for its unique designs and quality products. Kin Ship Goods is a lifestyle brand founded by two artists, Dan Davis and Hillary Harrison.
“We moved back to West Virginia from Louisville, Kentucky, in 2014 and opened the doors to Kin Ship in the fall of 2014,†Harrison said. “We had $200 in our bank account and no back-up plan. Luckily, the community has supported us since we opened and 10 years later, here we are.â€
Harrison said the business specializes in hand-printed apparel and home goods.
“All of our designs are done in-house and are inspired by rabble rousers, mountain mornings and dusty keepsakes,†she said. “We are also inspired by scrappiness and making something from nothing. The resourcefulness of the people we grew up around in West Virginia and Kentucky influences all that we do.â€
“In addition to our shop,†Harrison said, “Our goods are sold in shops across the country.†They also sell their merchandise online.
For the 10-year celebration, Kin Ship Goods has brought back some of its classic designs from the first year along with three new designs.
“We’re also proud to introduce our collaboration beer with Short Story Brewing inspired by one of our classic designs,†Harrison added. “The ‘Small Towner’ beer is available at Short Story locations.â€
Hurricane hosts three ribbon cuttings this week
The City of Hurricane announced three ribbon cutting ceremonies this week:
Monday: Category Five Jiu-Jitsu, 270 Progress Way. The gym has been in operation for several years, but was located in a smaller space outside of city limits. The new location is in the shopping plaza beside the Hurricane Walmart.
Wednesday: Sonney Skies Boutique, 2741 Main St. The boutique offers clothing for women from size small through 3X in boho, chic and western styles. Online shopping is also available.
Thursday: The city will host a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. at Gresham Plumbing Supply Co., 1195 U.S. 60. The grand opening celebration will include food, drinks and gifts following the ribbon cutting. This will be the company’s third location. Other locations are in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä and Beckley.
Fred Pace is the regional business reporter for HD Media. Follow him at Facebook.com/FredPaceHD and via X (formerly Twitter) @FredPaceHD.
