Michael Ervin
Michael Ervin is a small business owner and entrepreneur from West Virginia. He and his wife Rachel founded and operate Coal River Coffee Company. He is the CEO of Ervin Enterprises LLC and Director of Lifecare Strategies, a life and business coach organization. Michael is known for his advocacy on behalf of small businesses, having testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on the importance of the 20% Small Business Deduction. He has written for prominent publications like the Washington Times, The Charleston Gazette and regularly contributes to discussions on economic development and entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Michael is also an active voice on LinkedIn and all social media platforms, addressing issues like federal reporting requirements for small businesses and the benefits of doing business in his home state.