WHEELING — Officials in the city of Wheeling had been looking to hire an economic development specialist to fill a role similar to the one previously handled by Kurt Zende before he was named president of the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce nearly four years ago.

This week, Wheeling City Manager Robert Herron announced that they found the perfect candidate for the job — none other than Zende himself.

“Kurt’s deep knowledge of the Wheeling business community, coupled with his proven track record in building relationships and fostering growth, makes him an asset to the city,” Herron said. “Kurt has been an active leader in the community for many years. His return to the city reflects a commitment to building on recent success and positioning Wheeling for long-term, sustainable growth.”

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