Media Releases & Blog

Sign Language: 35 Years of Innovation and Growth at Paris Signs   In 1991, Paris Signs began with a simple idea, a handful of hand-painted banners, and a young entrepreneur working from his apartment. Today, the Huntington-area company employs more than 35 people and operates from a 59,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, serving customers both locally and…

Staying Grounded How Lavalette Carpet and Tile Focuses on Flooring, Faith, and Community. For nearly 30 years, Lavalette Carpet and Tile has stood as a dependable fixture for commercial and residential clients in the Huntington region. Originally established in 1996, the business entered a new chapter in June 2023 when it was acquired by current…

The Gold Standard How C.F. Reuschlein Jewelers has served the region for nearly 140 years. The history of business in the Huntington region is a long and storied one. Though the city has seen many industrial and economic changes in its 155 years, one business has remained a near constant for the greater part of…

The Perfect Party: Creating a Luxurious, One-of-a-Kind Experience with Pearl Picnics. When a young man recently decided it was time to pop the question to his girlfriend, he wanted to make the marriage proposal one she would never forget. Enter Jumana Abboud, founder and owner of Pearl Picnics, an experienced-based picnic pop-up business based in…

Stitch AI Helps Businesses Navigate a New Era of Transformation Artificial intelligence will change more than the technology businesses use. It has the potential to change how organizations operate, make decisions, apply knowledge, organize work and compete. Huntington-based Stitch AI is helping businesses navigate that transformation deliberately. For many organizations, gaining access to artificial intelligence…

Every Cocktail Tells a Story at Jockey Club For some, going out for a cocktail is simply about grabbing a drink with friends. At Jockey Club, it’s a little more than that. Located in the heart of downtown Huntington, Jockey Club has built its reputation around thoughtfully crafted cocktails, creative flavors, and an experience that…

Stogie’s: Serving The Region with Humor and Heart Shawn Stewart had been working in the tumultuous airline industry for over a decade when he decided it was time for a change. After constantly moving his family around and dealing with long stints away from home, Shawn and his wife Beth Stewart returned to their roots…

Ascent Audiology and Hearing: Where Better Hearing Begins Hearing loss rarely happens all at once.   The television volume creeps a little louder. Conversations in busy restaurants become harder to follow. A grandchild’s laugh isn’t quite as clear as it once was.   Little by little, people begin adapting to what they think is just…

More than a Mall: The Huntington Mall Continues to Reinvent Community Spaces For many in the Tri-State, a trip to the Huntington Mall isn’t just about crossing items off a shopping list. It’s where grandparents spend Tuesday mornings reading stories with their grandchildren, teenagers gather with friends on a Saturday afternoon, families celebrate holidays together…

Family Footsteps How Nate Randolph Found His Future by Embracing His Past. Nate Randolph’s path to the hospitality industry was far from direct, but it just might have been his destiny. After years as a respected professional architect in the Huntington region, he found himself looking for a new creative outlet.    “I started distilling…