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3 Steps to Start Up

Our overarching purpose is to accelerate entrepreneurialism and innovation in West Virginia. Diversification of the economy is crucial to the success of all West Virginians, and by supporting our great minds to bring new and amazing things to life, we can have a much more robust and healthy place in the national and global market

About

This project builds upon an existing collaboration between TechConnectWV, INNOVA, and WV Jobs Investment Trust that already operates programs with a significant return on investment. This project will scale these successful initiatives and structure them together to provide a faster, more effective, and broader-reaching program. With increased collaboration at every stage, the initiative will help move entrepreneurs from idea to commercialization to investment more efficiently, generating more startups positioned for success in West Virginia.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Economic Forecast

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Business Succession Planning (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment Providers
  • Debt Funding Preparation
  • Equity Funding Preparation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Statement and Cash Flow
  • Loan Providers
  • Matching Fund Providers
  • Microloan Providers
  • Technology Grant Providers
  • Venture Capital Providers

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • High Tech Development
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing and Sales

  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Mentoring

  • Formal Mentoring Programs

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Entrepreneurship Services (Specialty)

Product Development

  • Patent Information
  • Product Assembly and Packaging
  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development
  • R&D Support

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • Forming a Business (Specialty)
  • Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Commercialization
  • Design Services
  • Technology Transfer

Training

  • Online Courses and Videos (Specialty)

Events and Community Building

  • Pitch Events (Specialty)
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Contact Information
Michele O’Connor
Address
1000 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone
(304) 333-6828
Website
https://3steps2startup.com/
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