The West Virginia Hive announced a regional initiative to improve customer service among frontline businesses, which will kick off March 25 with a customized and personalized training workshop at the Tamarack Conference Center. Also, Explore the New Manufacturing announced the receipt of a $25,000 gift from the Bowles Rice Foundation which will support statewide initiatives designed to help middle and high schools discover the wonders of West Virginia’s manufacturing industry and career opportunities that are available.