Recognizing the vital role of technical education in growing our local economy. Dan, Cynthia and Matt Bickey established the New River Community and Technical College Education and Training Center. Scholarship Fund. Matt, son of Dan and Cynthia, served on the Raleigh County Board of NRCTC. The fund will generate income to help with tuition expenses for students who utilize the education and training opportunities offered at the recently opened NRCTC center located at Ghent off Odd road. Dan and Cynthia own Mine Power Systems and have been generous supporters of a number of area organizations.