University of Charleston

The Russell and Martha Wehrle Innovation Center provides services to the entrepreneurial community including coaching, training, and consulting.

About

The Russell and Martha Wehrle Innovation Center provides services to the entrepreneurial community including coaching, training, and consulting.  Coaching and consulting services center on helping those businesses looking to grow.  The Innovation Center works with all schools within the university to provide continuing professional education to meet the needs of businesses and non-profits. 

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Forming a Business
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Pitch Events

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Debt Funding Preparation
  • Equity Funding Preparation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Statement and Cash Flow

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Employee Development
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Workforce Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Business Degree Program
  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Placement
  • Student Research Projects
  • Student Training
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • 3D Printing
  • CAD Design and Prototype
  • Commercialization
  • High Tech Development
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
  • Small Batch Manufacturing
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing and Sales

  • Competitive Analysis
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Website Development

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Entrepreneurship Services
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Operations and Logistics

  • Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)

Product Development

  • Prototype Development

Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Training

  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Management Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Social Media
  • Startup Classes
Primary Contact
David Ramsburg
Address
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE
Charleston, WV 25304