Local bank approved for Nasdaq

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A Marion County-based bank will begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market this week.

MVB Financial Corporation, the holding company of MVB Bank, has been approved to list its common stock for trading starting Thursday, Dec. 7.

“Being listed on The Nasdaq marks a major milestone for MVB on our growth journey, reflecting more than a decade of dedication and teamwork,” CEO and President Larry F. Mazza said in a statement included in a press release Monday.

This makes MVB the first West Virginia company in 18 years to be listed on The Nasdaq.

The move grants MVB higher visibility in the investment community and greater access to capital markets.

MVB Bank opened in 1999.