The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on Aug. 20. The...
Social entrepreneur Ariana Shives has been appointed executive director of TechConnect West Virginia. Kevin DiGregorio, TechConnect Board Chairman, said, “On behalf of the board of directors of TechConnect West Virginia, I am very pleased to announce that Ariana Shives has been chosen to lead TechConnect. Her deep background in entrepreneurship, extensive...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. The...
Supply chain is one of the most critical elements to the success of any business. Whether it’s acquiring raw materials and consumables for production or the reliance on how a business’ customers rely on those products, factors such as pricing, availability, and delivery drive success. Many smaller businesses often work...
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Twenty-three West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a ceremony on July 22. Eight of these companies were first-time winners. During the event, each business received the Governor's Export Award, given...
The West Virginia Center for Employee Ownership (“WVCEO”) was created in 2024 to help promote employee ownership in West Virginia through outreach and education. Located in the University of Charleston downtown Innovation Hub, The WVCEO is the 15th state center in the Employee Ownership Expansion Network (“EOX”) and the 23rd...
The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) will receive more than $7 million from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to develop and accelerate the implementation of manufacturing apprenticeship programs nationwide, federal officials announced Thursday. MAMC’s new Apprenticeship Works Manufacturing National Hub will: Establish a National Training Academy in West Virginia to rapidly...
