The Mission of Healing Appalachia is to produce events that help connect and grow communities of recovery and healing in Appalachia, raising funds and awareness to combat opioid addiction through a wide array of projects and programs from youth prevention, healthy lifestyles and wellness to recovery houses and recovery to work. Like Farm Aid does to raise awareness and funds for America’s small, sustainable family farms, they want to bring together folks to raise funds and awareness to celebrate recovery through their main event Healing Appalachia each September, and work year-round on more projects fostering communities of recovery.

ReStage Appalachia is a one-of-a-kind, academy-based program designed to prepare students for careers in live event production, technical trades, and on-site operations. The program emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, hands-on learning, and professional development across multiple disciplines.

The curriculum integrates technical skill development, professional readiness, and recovery stabilization into a single, coordinated training experience that reflects the real conditions of live event work while maintaining recovery compatibility.

Byrd’s Nest Landscaping is the region’s top choice for high-quality yard care, recently named Best in Tri-State for 2025. While they are experts in garden design, planting, and lawn health, what truly sets them apart is their hands-on approach. Every customer is treated with genuine respect, receiving clear communication and a level of personal care that’s hard to find elsewhere.

The business blends award-winning skill with a friendly, down-to-earth attitude. Whether they are installing new greenery or maintaining your current landscape, they make sure your specific needs come first. If you want a beautiful yard handled by a team that actually cares about their clients, Byrd’s Nest Landscaping is the clear choice.

Necia T. Freeman is a full-time realtor licensed in West Virginia and Ohio, and a member of both the Huntington and Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors.

She has lived in Barboursville for most of her life, and has first-hand knowledge and information about the local community. She is a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and director of Backpacks - a ministry feeding school aged children and providing them with enough food to last them through the weekend, as well as Brown Bags - a ministry for prostitutes on the streets of Huntington. She is also a member of the Village of Barboursville City Council.

Sabershield Cybersecurity LLC is a full-service cybersecurity and web development organization. Their mission is to prevent cybersecurity attacks before they happen, protecting your business and your consumers. They take a client-first approach, meaning that your business and its needs will always be addressed personally by their owner. You will always work directly with developers, and your decisions will always be prioritized. They craft websites from scratch, execute penetration tests and security audits, conduct controlled social engineering simulations, and provide security-centered user training. At Sabershield, they combine proactive defense with practical solutions to secure your business, your data, and your customers!