Business View Magazine March 2023

211 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 3 WESBANCO ARENA AND CAPI TOL THEATER cameras, keyless entry for employees, new exterior and interior commercial doors, and more. The theater is also getting a partial makeover with safety and security features, but many new updates were made back in 2014. Investments in the years since include new seats and carpeting, a modern sound system, renovated bathrooms, and a concession stand. Management is replacing much of the old plaster inside the theater while embarking on a plan to revamp and modernize the dressing rooms. Says Tucker, “these venues have a significant history within our community.” The (Wheeling) Convention and Visitors Bureau researched the brand and economic impact of the Capitol Theatre and raised enough money to purchase it after WWVA radio stopped broadcasting the Jamboree. From 1936 – 2004 it was a staple of the community and still holds a significant amount of pride with local residents, she says. Tucker should know– her first job in high school