WVU OSFI Webinar Series: NCI SBIR/STTR Overview
Zoom WebinarThe WVU Office of Student and Faculty Innovation is excited to welcome Drs. Swamy Tripurani and Saroj Regmi from the National Cancer Institute to discuss their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) SBIR and STTR programs provide approximately $200 million annually to US small […]
Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI)
Zoom WebinarThis webinar will provide basic information and understanding regarding Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence, commonly referred to as FOCI. Course presenters will discuss the meaning of FOCI, explain what it means to be under FOCI, and FOCI's effect on a company seeking preliminary or continued eligibility for access to classified information. Information will also be […]
Kauffman FastTrac Class (offered through FASTER WV)
WVSU Economic Development Center 1506 Kanawha Boulevard, West, Charleston, WV, United StatesKauffman FastTrac® connects aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs to the information, frameworks, and resources needed to start and grow a business. Advantage Valley is a FastTrac affiliate, and we will help entrepreneurs to… * Write a business plan. * Determine the unique features and benefits of their products and services. * Build their company’s brand and […]
How SBA Loans Really Work
Microsoft TeamsIt’s not a big secret that many small business owners can’t get affordable loans. SBA helps small businesses get critical funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. But what does that mean? We’re going to give you a real-world breakdown of how SBA supports programs that help small businesses get the funding […]
WVU OSFI Webinar Series: DOE SBIR/STTR Overview
Zoom WebinarAre you an innovator with an early-stage technology that has commercial potential? Please join U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Program Manager, Dr. Eileen Chant, on February 1 at 11 AM ET via Zoom for a deep dive into the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs. DOE SBIR/STTR provides early-stage, nondilutive R&D funding for entrepreneurs to develop their […]
Is Your Independent Contractor Really an Employee?
Microsoft TeamsThe IRS estimates that 80% of U.S. contract workers are misclassified. Why should we care what the IRS things? Because there are serious financial penalties if you’ve chosen wrong. This includes back payment of employment taxes, FICA, and state and federal unemployment taxes. And criminal penalties include up to $1,000 per misclassified worker and one […]
Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III
Zoom WebinarThe Defense Production Act (DPA) authorizes the President to ensure availability of certain supplies for defense, essential civilian, and homeland security requirements. The DPA Title III provides incentives to develop, maintain, modernize, and expand production capacity and critical technologies. DPA Title III establishes guaranteed loans, purchase commitments, grants, and subsidies to expand production capacity and […]
Government Contracting 101
Zoom WebinarThis intensive webinar will give you an overview of how your small business can enter the federal marketplace, including identifying your firm’s preparedness, how to get registered in SAM, finding federal opportunities, and tools for in-depth market research. Webinar features marketing experts from the Regional Contracting Assistance Center (RCAC APEX Accelerator). This APEX Accelerator is […]
Small Business Solutions for Barbour County
Molly's Hand Dipped Ice Cream 1 N Main St, Philippi, WV, United StatesSmall Business Solutions is sponsored by the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, the Barbour County Development Authority, and Woodlands Development and Lending to provide a reliable space every month for all current and potential Barbour County businesses to network, brainstorm and collaborate in a relaxed, informal environment. They’re held the second Monday of each month, […]
Cost Effective Marketing
Microsoft TeamsMarketing budgets keep getting tighter. It makes sense for you to manage your dollars (and time), using only marketing strategies that work for your business. We’ll cover traditional marketing avenues like billboards and radio, as well as newer methods, and teach you what works and how to save money.
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