The West Virginia University (WVU) Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering is excited to announce the launch of the WVU Industrial Engineering Capstone Program (IECP). In a nutshell, the WVU IECP aims to provide students with unparalleled experiences and to serve the land-grant mission of the University by supporting...
Mountain Steer Meat Company has received its Federal Grant of Inspection and is now eligible for beef grading by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Graded local beef assists small processing plants by showcasing, on an official level, the quality of regional cattle. Through ultrasound and camera grading, Mountain Steer...
The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) is launching its Build-Up Berkeley Competition, an initiative that aims to help new and existing businesses learn to thrive in our local economy. The Build-Up Berkeley program will combine an educational series where entrepreneurs will learn concepts and tools for running a successful business and...
Learn to leverage AI and ChatGPT to improve your day-to-day operations. As both a founder and small business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how today’s rapidly evolving business landscape calls for innovative ways to gain a competitive edge. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force that offers tremendous potential for...
Advantage Valley, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the Vossloh Track Building, located at 64 Waterway Drive in Poca, WV, in Putnam County. The facility is the former Union Boiler Plant built to service John Amos power plant across the river. Recognizing the shortage of available inventory...
Attention employers! Do you have an IT- workforce shortage? The West Virginia Community and Technical College System has your answer, AIM! What is AIM? The Community and Technical College System of West Virginia's (WVCTCS), Apprenticeships in Motion (AIM) program, is made possible by a nearly $4 million grant from the U.S. Department...
Access to capital is a critical factor for the success of entrepreneurs, but traditional funding avenues have often presented challenges for many aspiring business owners, particularly those from marginalized communities. Fortunately, the Kauffman Foundation's recent report, "Access to Capital: Removing Barriers for Entrepreneurs 2023," offers insights into the current landscape...
This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you. Trademark Basics Boot Camp is offered regularly...
Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month of June 2023 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 841 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new...
The WV Small Business Development Center (SBDC) would like to remind any business who recently received federal SBIR/STTR funding that July 1st – 31st is one of only two windows of time annually to apply for potential State matching funds. This matching fund program is through the WV Entrepreneurship & Innovation...
