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3 Steps 2 Start Up

3 Steps 2 Startup's 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

Nathan Polk

Phone: (304) 205-8185
Website

180 Association Drive
Charleston, WV 25311

Advantage Valley

Advantage Valley’s FASTER WV program provides one on one business coaching, entrepreneurial training, and access to capital for new and expanding businesses located in Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam, and Wayne Counties.

Bryan Shaw

Phone: (304) 352-1165
Website

1045 Bridge Road
Charleston, WV 25314

All Aboard Grafton

Founded in 2014, our mission is to create improvement of quality of life in Grafton and Taylor County through collaboration and cooperation.

Tom Hart

Phone: (304) 709-2304
Website

34 W Main St
Grafton, WV 26354

Alliance for the Economic Development for Southern WV

The Alliance is a higher education collaborative of 10 colleges and universities. We are project-based and results-driven. We provide programming and assist with helping to build the state's workforce pipeline.

Sara Payne

Phone: (304) 696-2889
Website

One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25705

Appalachian Investors Alliance

Appalachian Investors Alliance (AIA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to revitalize the region’s economy

James Hart

Phone: (865) 406-4956
Website

234 Morrell Rd
#328
Knoxville, TN 37919

Arts Amplified

Working in partnership with Charleston area artists organizations, businesses, and government to stimulate opportunities and economic development strategies involving the arts.

Bryan Cooper

Phone: (304) 207-0007
Website

519 Nancy St
Charleston, WV 25311

Barbour County Development Authority

Local economic development assistance to businesses in Barbour County.

Cheryl Wolfe

Phone: (304) 457-1225
Website

33 South Main Street
Philippi, WV 26416

Berkeley County Development Authority

The mission of the Berkeley County Development Authority is to promote sustainable industrial and economic development and increased employment and tax base through the cooperative sharing of resources with the community.

Jennifer Smith

Phone: (304) 267-4144 Ext: 4
Website

300 Foxcroft Avenue
Suite 201
Martinsburg, WV 25404

Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce

The Berkeley Springs – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit entity responsible for progressing and connecting the business community!

Happy Rone

Phone: (304) 258-3738
Website

127 Fairfax St
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Bioscience Association of West Virginia

The Bioscience Association of West Virginia works to promote and assist the biotechnology and life science industries in West Virginia.

Bryan Brown

Phone: (304) 546-5500
Website

P.O. Box 20065
Charleston, WV 25362

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has established the SpringTech Innovation Lab as a small business incubator at the College's Morgan County Campus. SpringTech is now home to six small businesses with very diverse operations and markets.

Jane Peters

Phone: (304) 260-4380 Ext: 3446
Website

109 War Memorial Drive
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

BridgeValley Community and Technical College promotes student success, prepares a skilled workforce, and builds tomorrow’s leaders by providing access to quality education. We are committed to serving the academic, occupational, and enrichment needs of our communities; enhancing quality of life; and supporting economic development through effective business and industry partnerships and collaborations.

Laura McCullough

Phone: (304) 205-6611
Website

2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303

BridgeValley Community and Technical College (Business, Legal, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Technical Studies Division)

Business, Legal, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Technical Studies Division

Taylor Alton

Phone: (304) 951-8951
Website

14 Sherry Circle
Charleston, WV 25313

Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission

BHJ-MPC spearheads planning activities and sets transportation priorities in Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia and Jefferson County, Ohio. BHJ-MPC also serves as the Region XI Planning and Development Council for West Virginia's northernmost counties consisting of Brooke and Hancock Counties. In this role, BHJ-MPC is designated by the Economic Development Administration as an Economic Development District.

Craig Brown

Phone: (740) 282-3685 Ext: 211
Website

124 N. Fourth St., Second Floor
Steubenville, OH 43952-4498

Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle

The BDC is the engine that drives economic development in the Brooke-Hancock Region. By leveraging public and private resources, we are the catalysts for creating and maintaining a diverse economy.

Marvin Six

Phone: (304) 748-5041
Website

324A Penco Road
Weirton, WV 26062

Cabell County Library

The Cabell County Library provides a range of resources, in a variety of formats to assist individuals and companies in their research.

David Owens

Phone: (304) 528-5700 Ext: 138
Website

455 9th Street
Huntington, WV 25701

Center for Business and Economic Research

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at Marshall University team combines academic backgrounds in economics, public policy and statistics with business experience in marketing, communications and strategic planning.

Kent Sowards

Phone: (304) 696-5747
Website

One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.

The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. (“The Center”) is a private, not-for-profit organization that has provided leadership on rural health issues since 1994. Since its founding the Center has work to describe the linkages between health/health care and economic development.

Sharon Lansdale

Phone: (304) 397-4071
Website

75 Chase Drive
Hurricane, WV 25526

Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley

The MOV Chamber is a coalition of area businesses who pool their talents and resources to improve the economic climate of our community. Each activity and event we oversee falls into one of 3 categories:
Connecting, Celebrating or Communicating.

Jill Parsons

Phone: (304) 422-3588
Website

501 Avery Street
9th Floor
Parkersburg, WV 26101

Charleston Area Alliance

The economic and community development organization of the Kanawha Valley, West Virginia. The Charleston Area Alliance works to create a more prosperous Kanawha Valley for all.

Victoria Russo

Phone: (304) 340-4253
Website

1116 Smith Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Chemical Alliance Zone

The Chemical Alliance Zone is a nonprofit that works to create and sustain jobs and investments in all chemistry-related sectors across WV, including assisting entrepreneurs and start-ups in all facets of their launch, growth, and commercial success.

Kevin DiGregorio

Phone: (304) 437-4295
Website

1740 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303

City of Charleston

The Mayor's Office of Economic and Community (MOECD) fosters public, private, and intergovernmental collaborations to improve and develop a viable urban community.

Audrey Conn

Phone: (304) 348-8024
Website

915 Quarrier Street
Suite 4
Charleston, WV 25301

City of Huntington, Business Services

The City of Huntington Business Services division assists new and existing business owners in navigating zoning, permitting, and licensing processes in the City of Huntington.

Sarah Bostic

Phone: (304) 696-5540 Ext: 2339
Website

800 Fifth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25717

Coalfield Development SEED Fund

Coalfield Development’s SEED Fund incubates and grow employment-based social enterprise partners in extraction-based rural communities to create opportunities for individuals and people groups facing barriers to employment (including low-income, unemployed, minority, and recovery from Substance Use Disorder)

Chris Yura

Phone: (304) 501-4755
Website

P.O Box 1133
Wayne, WV 25570

College for West Virginia

West Virginia offers more than $100 million each year in financial aid for college. On this site, a companion to CFWV.com, you will find all of the state-sponsored financial aid programs available to you.

Jessica Tice

Phone: (304) 558-0699
Website

1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25301

College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences at WVU Institute of Technology

The College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology includes a variety of courses in human resource management, marketing, organizational behavior, operations management, statistics and business strategy.

KyungMoon Kim

Phone: (304) 929-1681
Website

410 Neville St
Beckley, WV 25801

Community & Technical College System of West Virginia

The West Virginia Community & Technical College System (CTCS) coordinates community and technical colleges statewide, partnering with businesses to meet workforce needs and ensuring a meaningful education for our students.

Jessica Tice

Phone: (304) 558-0699
Website

1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25301

Concord University-Career Services

Career Services office at Concord University

Phil Lewis

Phone: (304) 384-6292
Website

1000 Vermillion Street
Athens, WV 24712

Concord University-Entrepreneur Studies Program

Concord University's Entrepreneurial Studies program is geared towards those who want to follow their dreams and passions to pursue into lifelong careers.

Angela Addair

Phone: (304) 384-5245
Website

PO Box 1000
Athens, WV 24712

Country Roads Angel Network

West Virginia's only accredited angel investment organization designed to mentor, review, and invest in the businesses owned and operated in the Mountain State.

Frank Vitale

Phone: (304) 288-0874
Website

522 Ashebrooke Square
Morgantown, WV 26508

Data Driven WV

Data Driven WV, a WVU Outreach Center, bridges the skills gap by connecting students and faculty with organizations. Focused on data-driven solutions, it cultivates the next generation of tech professionals, promoting economic growth in WV.

Joshua Meadows

Phone: (304) 293-7965
Website

83 Beechurst Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505

Eastern WV Community and Technical College, Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Eastern WV Community and Technical College created the Institute for Rural Entrepreneurship and Economic Development to lead local and regional initiatives that impact Eastern’s entrepreneurship programs and community economic development.

Dr. Megan Webb

Phone: 30443480009231
Website

316 Eastern Drive
Moorefield, WV 26836

Generation West Virginia

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is the statewide organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State.

Brittany Javins

Phone: (304) 804-6767
Website

601 Morris Street
Suite 205
Charleston, WV 25301

Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation

The Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (GVEDC) initiates and supports the development of new jobs, industry and investment in the counties of Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas.

Krislyn Holden

Phone: (304) 497-4300
Website

804 Industrial Drive, Ste 5
Maxwelton, WV 24957

Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority

The Hatfield McCoy Trail System is a system of over 900 miles of ATV, UTV & Dirt Bike trails in Southern West Virginia. The Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority manages this system of trails and promotes entrepreneurship along trails.

Jeffrey Lusk

Phone: (304) 752-3255
Website

P.O. Box 146
Man, WV 25635

High Rocks Educational Corp

High Rocks is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, empower and inspire young people in West Virginia.

Amber McClure

Phone: (304) 653-4891
Website

195 Thompson Rd
Hillsboro, WV 24946

High Technology Foundation

The High Technology Foundation, based in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization functioning as an engine of economic change for growing a statewide, regional and national high-tech business sector.

James Estep

Phone: (304) 363-5482
Website

1000 Galliher Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554

Huntington Area Development Council

HADCO is a private full service economic development organization serving Cabell and Wayne County in southwestern West Virginia.

David Lieving

Phone: (304) 525-1161
Website

916 Fifth Avenue, Suite 400
Huntington, WV 25701

Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of business and professional people working together to make the Cabell and Wayne County area a better place to live and do business. Our Chamber actively promotes area member businesses, works on community and regional issues, and advocates for business on governmental and legislative issues.

Tricia Ball

Phone:
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IgniteWV

Fuel your business idea at any stage. Earn funding to start or grow your business in the Mountain State.

Tara St. Clair

Phone: (304) 293-7221
Website

83 Beechurst Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26508

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department, WVU

The WVU Industrial Engineering Capstone Program (WVU IECP) aims to develop mutually-beneficial relationships with businesses in the community and senior-level Industrial Engineering students, by providing free-of-cost industrial engineering support.

Makenzie Dolly

Phone: (304) 293-9957
Website

1306 Evansdale Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501

INNOVA Commercialization

The INNOVA Commercialization Group (INNOVA), an initiative of the High Technology Foundation, is a business support services and seed and early-stage investment capital program dedicated to creating successful entrepreneurs and new ventures.

Michele O’Connor

Phone: (304) 333-6828
Website

1000 Galliher Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554

James Rumsey Technical Institute

A student and community entrepreneurship center available to residents of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties. An Initiative of the WV Entrepreneurship Education Collaborative

Betsy Heath

Phone: (304) 754-7925 Ext: 40520
Website

3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg, WV 25403

Jefferson County Development Authority

The JCDA is the lead economic development agency for Jefferson County, WV.

Anna Padilla

Phone: (304) 728-3255
Website

1948 Wiltshire Road
Suite 4
Kearneysville, WV 25430

Jobs & Hope WV

Established by Governor Jim Justice and the WV Legislature, this program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in recovery the opportunity to obtain career training and secure meaningful employment.

Deborah Harris

Phone: (304) 558-8833
Website

Building 6, Room 525
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305

JUMPSTART Savings Program

The Jumpstart Savings Program is a state-administered program to help West Virginians save money to help cover the costs of pursuing a career in skilled trades and vocations.

Andrea Herrick

Phone: (304) 341-0751
Website

315 70th St. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

Kanawha County Public Library System

The people's premier source of information in a community where learning and reading are revered and being well-informed is valued.

Erika Connelly

Phone: (304) 343-4646 Ext: 1241
Website

123 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Kickstart Marshall County

Kickstart Marshall County is a business entrepreneur pitch contest organized by the Marshal County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Southwestern Energy.

Scott Reager

Phone: (304) 845-2773
Website

609 Jefferson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041

Main Street Morgantown

Main Street Morgantown, a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to the betterment of the Downtown and Wharf Districts through thoughtful revitalization, preservation, beautification, retention, and recruitment of businesses.

Barbara Watkins

Phone: (304) 292-0168
Website

201 High Street, Suite 2
Morgantown, WV 26505

Main Street Point Pleasant

Founded in 1989, and today the longest-running Main Street program in West Virginia, Main Street Point Pleasant works to revitalize their downtown business district through small business development, advertising, historic preservation, and tourism.

Christopher Rizer

Phone: (304) 675-3844
Website

305 Main Street
Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (formerly the Robert C. Byrd Institute) provides leading-edge equipment, specialized training and expertise so entrepreneurs and manufacturers can innovate, create jobs and thrive. We have multiple locations in WV and can bring our resources to your site.

Derek Scarbro

Phone: (304) 781-1625
Website

1050 4th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701

Marshall University Brad D. Smith Student Incubator

The Brad D. Smith Student Incubator is designed for budding student entrepreneurs who are seeking to launch their start-ups off the ground

Paige Leonard

Phone: (304) 696-2476
Website

Corbly Hall 336
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Marshall University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter)

The Marshall University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (iCenter) mission is to inspire the inner-entrepreneur in everyone and empower them with the innovation knowledge they need to reframe the future of our state and region.

Paige Leonard

Phone: (304) 696-2476
Website

Corbly Hall 336
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25701

Marshall University Technology Transfer Office

The primary focus of the Technology Transfer Office is to make the unique products and services generated by Marshall University faculty, staff and students available to the public for commercialization.

Amy Melton

Phone: (304) 696-4365
Website

One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce

The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, est. in 1926, is a private non-profit business organization comprised of 500 businesses/organizations and thousands of volunteers. Its mission is to facilitate the economic progress of its members.

Elizabeth Webster

Phone: (304) 267-4841
Website

198 Viking Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Planning and Development Council

We are the regional resource for community and economic development in the Mid-Ohio Valley Region. We also have a statewide Small Business Financing program.

Carol Jackson

Phone: (304) 422-4993 Ext: 1220
Website

PO Box 247
Parkersburg, WV 26102-0247

Mingo County Redevelopment Authority

Mingo County's lead economic development agency

Greta Curry

Phone: (304) 235-0042
Website

1657 E. 4th Avenue
Williamson, WV 25661

Morgan County Economic Development Authority

The Morgan County Economic Development Authority strives to promote, develop, and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of Morgan County, its citizens, and its industrial complex.

Lyn Goodwin

Phone: (304) 258-8546
Website

81 War Memorial Drive
77 Fairfax Street, Room 106 (mailing address)
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

Morgantown Area Partnership

The Morgantown Area Partnership (The Partnership) is a coordinated alliance to pursue holistic strategies for the betterment of economic, business, and community development.

Russ Rogerson

Phone: (304) 292-3311
Website

265 Spruce Street
Suite 100
Morgantown, WV 26505

Mountain State Capital

We invest when a company has found its product-market fit and is ready to scale. Software, hardware and services companies should have deployed a version of their solution to early adopters and should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their sales process and the market’s willingness to pay. Life sciences companies should have generated data that validate the efficacy of their solution, and should understand their development costs, regulatory pathway and potential partners.

Mike Green

Phone: (304) 278-4644
Website

5000 Greystone Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508

National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (EntreEd)

EntreEd champions entrepreneurship education, cultivating students for a prosperous future. Through leadership, professional development, advocacy, and networking, EntreEd curates educational practices and programs that forge entrepreneurial capabilities in all students.

Gene Coulson

Phone: (304) 344-8577
Website

310 Woodbridge Drive
Charleston, WV 25311

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

At NETL, we are working hard to drive innovation and deliver solutions for an environmentally sustainable and prosperous energy future. We advance innovations that ensure affordable, reliable energy to drive a robust economy and national security, while developing technologies to manage carbon across the full life cycle and enabling environmental sustainability for all Americans.

Anthony Armaly

Phone: (412) 386-6040
Website

626 Cochrans Mill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15025

National Security Innovation Network

The National Security Innovation Network is a program of the U.S.
Department of Defense that collaborates with major universities and
the venture community to develop solutions that drive national security
innovation.

Andy Tennant

Phone: (681) 285-5545
Website

2121 Crystal Drive Suite 500
Barrackville, WV 26559

Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center

The Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center. promotes economic development and environmental and public health protection through innovative redevelopment of brownfield sites.

Carrie Staton

Phone: (304) 293-7071
Website

1272 Evansdale Drive
PO Box 6064
Morgantown, WV 26506

NSF I Corps West Virginia Short Course

NSF I Corps teaches the foundations of the business model canvas and customer discovery.

Erienne Olesh

Phone: (304) 293-7800
Website

1601 University Ave
Morgantown, WV 26506

Ohio County Public Library

Serving a county of 41,400 residents, the Library has approximately 36,000 registered library patrons. In an average year, OCPL circulates over 220,000 items each year, has approximately 150,000 patron visits, and is open seven days a week for a total of 67 hours. OCPL offers free internet and wireless access for patrons.

The Library’s collection includes over 160,064 physical volumes in addition to an array of downloadable collections of ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming video. OCPL also offers an array of downloadable collections of magazines, movies, books, word-searchable newspapers, foreign language skills, Great Courses, manuals, test preparation, and genealogy resources.

Dottie Thomas

Phone: (304) 232-0244
Website

52 16th Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

Partner Community Capital

Partner Community Capital provides flexible, affordable loans and advisory services to small to mid-sized businesses, farms and nonprofit enterprises. Loans include working capital, equipment and real estate; senior and subordinated.

Kevin O’Connor

Phone: (304) 288-0340
Website

106 W. Washington Street
Charles Town, WV 25414

Patent & Trademark Resource Center

An official USPTO Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Learn how to search Patents or Trademarks. Zoom consultations available.

Terra Rogerson

Phone: (304) 293-7702
Website

WVU Evansdale Library, Room 105
Morgantown, WV 26506

Patriot Guardens (West Virginia National Guard)

Patriot Guardens is an agricultural initiative of the W.Va. National Guard designed to align and mobilize strategic efforts in order to provide new economic and employment opportunities for West Virginia veterans, active military members and their families

Cindy Bailey

Phone: (304) 545-0465
Website

1703 Coonskin Drive
Charleston, WV 25311

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College is located in Fairmont, WV, serving a 13-county region with additional campuses in Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Lewis, and Braxton counties.

Katie Roeher

Phone: (304) 333-3747
Website

500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

Preservation Alliance of West Virginia

The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is the statewide nonprofit dedicated to historic preservation and reusing West Virginia's unique cultural resources.

Danielle Parker

Phone: (304) 642-0693
Website

421 Davis Ave #4
Elkins, WV 26241

Preston County Chamber of Commerce

The Preston County Chamber of Commerce's mission is to support and lead in the development, growth and improvement of our members and our business community.

Kristy Ash

Phone: (304) 329-0576
Website

157 Plaza Court
Suite 8
Kingwood, WV 26537

Preston County Economic Development Authority

The Preston County Economic Development Authority provides new and existing business support and connects businesses, municipalities and residents to resources to promote and develop the Preston County's economy.

Roberta Baylor

Phone: (304) 329-2299
Website

157 Plaza Court, Suite 8
Kingwood, WV 26537

Public Relations Society of America – West Virginia Chapter

PRSA West Virginia is an organization of public relations professionals who come together to network, learn, and advance their careers. Members provide resources, educational events, and professional development opportunities to the community.

Jordan Ferrell

Phone: (304) 692-5982
Website

PO Box 5430
Charleston, WV 25361

Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1979 and now has approximately 550 members. The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) private independent non-profit organization supported entirely by its members. Our mission is to aggressively promote, support and retain business in the county.

Ashley Alford Glance

Phone: (304) 757-6510
Website

971 WV-34, Suite 2
Hurricane, WV 25526

Putnam County Development Authority

Established in 1961 by the Putnam County Commission, The Putnam County Development Authority, Inc. is a non-profit organization (quasi-public). The actions of the Authority are guided by a board of directors appointed by the County Commission to concentrate on economic development for the county.

Andrew Dunlap

Phone: (304) 757-0318
Website

P.O. Box 167
Scott Depot, WV 25560

Region 8 Planning and Development Council

The Region 8 Planning and Development Council offers a number of economic development tools to local businesses and member governments. The Council has two loan programs that assist businesses with expansion, retention or businesses that are just starting up.

Terry Lively

Phone: (304) 257-2448 Ext: 9225
Website

131 Providence Lane
Petersburg, WV 26847

Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. RCAC-APEX

We provide assistance to businesses that want to do business with federal, state or local government agencies.

Sommer Straight

Phone: (304) 344-2546 Ext: 3
Website

1116 Smith Street
Suite 401
Charleston, WV 25301

Regional Economic Development Partnership (RED)

RED supports business of all sizes and stages in Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties. Think of us as your concierge, working to connect you with local business resources!

Valerie Piko

Phone: (304) 232-7722
Website

1100 Main Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

Right to Start

Right to Start is a nonprofit organization that fights to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for all. We drive civic change through: grassroots organizing and mobilizing, policy advocacy and engagement, and lifting the voices of entrepreneurs through media and storytelling.

Ariana Shives

Phone: (507) 254-6970
Website

60 Blackberry Ln
Kenova, WV 25530

SCORE Mid-Atlantic Region

As the nation’s largest source of free, expert mentoring, resources and education for small businesses, SCORE offers critical support for entrepreneurs in all 50 U.S. states and territories, helping guide them on their journey.

Mark Fallek

Phone: (724) 708-7419
Website

409 3rd Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

SEED SPOT 2 Day Launch Camp

We are on a mission to support traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs creating solutions that improve lives or make the world a better place.

Miranda Williamson

Phone: (619) 829-6968
Website

515 E. Grant St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

SEED SPOT Impact Accelerator

We are on a mission to support traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs creating solutions that improve lives or make the world a better place.

Miranda Williamson

Phone: (619) 829-6968
Website

515 E. Grant St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

SEED SPOT Retail Brand Accelerator

The fully-funded SEED SPOT Retail Brand Accelerator just launched. This 10-week program is designed for maturing consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands looking to scale into mass retail.

Miranda Williamson

Phone: (602) 456-9944
Website

515 E Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Seneca Rocks Regional Development Authority

The Seneca Rocks Regional Development Authority is committed to promoting a vibrant local economy by facilitating the expansion & retention of existing businesses, attracting new opportunities, and fostering a climate in which businesses can thrive.

Laura Brown

Phone: (304) 358-2074
Website

47 Maple Avenue
Franklin, WV 26807

Shepherd University College of Business

The Shepherd University College of Business offers solutions for business startups, businesses wanting to grow, and individual business projects.

Dr. Jim Dovel

Phone: (304) 876-5255
Website

301 N King Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Solar United Neighbors

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national nonprofit org dedicated to representing the needs and interests of solar owners and clean energy supporters. We have a free nationwide Help Desk and free resources like REAP guides for farms and businesses.

Cory Chase

Phone: (304) 932-0772
Website

1602 Appalachian Hwy
Dryfork, WV 26263

South Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center

The South Atlantic Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) serves as a regional office for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

Jenine Stevenson

Phone: (919) 956-2323
Website

114 W. Parrish Street
Durham, NC 27701

SparkWV

SparkWV is an innovative idea and small business generation competition for middle and high school students in West Virginia.

Cameron Keefe

Phone: (304) 296-9021 Ext: 24
Website

1253 Canyon rd.
Suite 7, Mailbox 3
Morgantown, WV 26508

Sprouting Farms Corp

Sprouting Farms Corp is a 501c3 non-profit located in Summers Co, WV, that supports economic development through agriculture in West Virginia and Central Appalachia. Our programs provide farm business training and resources and build the regional markets necessary to launch, support, and enable farm businesses. A 2014 USDA grant funded a business plan, which launched Sprouting Farms after receiving ARC POWER grant in 2017. Sprouting Farms builds farm businesses through five interconnected initiatives described below. We aren’t afraid to do the hard work of building these initiatives from the ground up, because we believe that these programs are important for developing the sustainable and equitable economy and community we envision.

April Koenig

Phone: (757) 749-2683
Website

4661 SR 3 & 12
Talcott, WV 24981

Startup West Virginia

Startup WV will advance WVU’s role in growing and diversifying West Virginia’s economy to catalyze innovation and economic prosperity.

Anne Jones

Phone: (347) 782-1715
Website

Evansdale Crossing
Morgantown, WV 26505

Tamarack Foundation for the Arts

EMPOWERING ARTISTS ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA
We help to grow West Virginia’s creative economy by providing essential programs that equip Mountain State artists and creative entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to succeed and thrive in the place they call home.

Domenica Queen

Phone: (304) 926-3770
Website

1116 Smith St
Suite 410
Charleston, WV 25313

TechConnect West Virginia

TechConnect West Virginia is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of science, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. Our mission is to diversify the state’s economy through technology-based economic development.

John Golden

Phone:
Website

West Virginia Regional Technology Park
1740 Union Carbide Drive, Room 4203
South Charleston, WV 25303

The EdVenture Group

The EdVenture Group, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization committed to creating customized solutions
to educational challenges through innovation consulting, tailored professional development, and high-quality
research and evaluation.

Amber Ravenscroft

Phone: (304) 296-9021 Ext: 17
Website

Suite 1205 Two Waterfront Place
Morgantown, WV 26501

The Excelerator

The Excelerator is a business incubator and co-working space conveniently located near downtown Fairmont.

Kayleigh Kyle

Phone: (304) 366-7600
Website

517 Fairmont Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce

The Marshall County Chamber of Commerce promotes the advancement of our county and the surrounding areas.
We provide networking opportunities for members and serve as a vital resource for our citizens and our community.

Scott Reager

Phone: (304) 845-2773
Website

609 Jefferson Avenue
Moundsville, WV 26041

U.S. Commercial Service West Virginia

The U.S. Commercial Service, an agency of International Trade Administration, is your U.S. government resource for export promotion, industry competitiveness, trade and investment information.

Leslie Drake

Phone: (304) 347-5123
Website

1116 Smith Street
Charleston, WV 25301

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The U.S. Small Business Administration has a district office in Clarksburg, WV and a Branch Office in Charleston, WV. Visit www.sba.gov/wv or email us at [email protected].

Nikki Bowmar

Phone: (304) 623-5631
Website

320 West Pike Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301

University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub

The University of Charleston Downtown Innovation Hub is home to Charleston’s only business accelerator program. This program contributes to the economic growth of our state and provides opportunities for West Virginia businesses to reach new heights.

David Ramsburg

Phone: (304) 357-4757
Website

240 Capitol Street
Suite 100
Charleston, WV 25301

University of Charleston Innovation Center

Innovation can change a life…a community…an industry…the world.
And it happens here every day.

Travis Kahle

Phone: (304) 352-0023
Website

2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

Unlimited Future, Inc.

Unlimited Future Inc. (UFI) is a business incubator and resource center for the Tri-State. We provide critical support services and education that entrepreneurs need to be successful.

Ursulette Ward

Phone: (304) 697-3004
Website

1650 8th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25703

Upshur County Development Authority

Your one-stop in Upshur County for business support and economic development services.

Jennifer Bostian

Phone: (304) 472-1757 Ext: 1
Website

21 E. Main Street Suite 101
Buckhannon, WV 26201

USDA Rural Development

USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Through our direct loan, guaranteed loan and grant programs, we help rural Americans in many ways. Together, America Prospers.

Abbey Hart

Phone: (304) 284-4974
Website

1550 Earl Core Road
Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505

Value Chain Cluster Initiative

The Value Chain Cluster Initiative (VC2) provides hands-on business development and coaching services to strengthen expanding local food and farm businesses in West Virginia. We work with businesses in all aspects of the food supply chain, from field to fork and beyond, to help bolster strong regional food systems.

Liberty Newberry

Phone: (304) 761-2784
Website

P.O. Box 839
Charles Town, WV 25424

Vantage Ventures / WVU

Fueled by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, an R1 institution, Vantage Ventures enables entrepreneurs to build high impact, scalable businesses.

Sarah Biller

Phone: (617) 461-9562
Website

2156 University Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505

Washington County Council on Economic Development (WCCED) – First Microloan of West Virginia

We are a SBA Microloan provider covering 38 Counties in WV, 6 counties in PA, and 5 counties in OH. Loans size can range from $5000 to $50,000 for up to 6 years. Funds available for equipment, inventory and working capital. We help businesses gain access to capital they may otherwise no be able to receive.

Tim James

Phone: (304) 604-3560
Website

273 South Main St
Washington, Pa 15301

West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP)

The WVCAP is designed to assist businesses that are creditworthy, but may not fit traditional lending models.

Nathan Polk

Phone: (304) 205-8185
Website

180 Association Drive
Charleston, WV 25311

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Widely known as the voice of business in West Virginia, the West Virginia Chamber works to create an environment that allows our members to grow their business, create jobs and hire quality employees, invest, innovate and thrive.

Kaylin Jorge

Phone: (304) 342-1765
Website

1624 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25311

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture

The Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture program is dedicated to the integration and support of veterans, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency services personnel and first responders entering or currently working in agriculture.

Sierra Cox

Phone: (304) 558-2210
Website

217 Gus R Douglas Lane
Charleston, WV 25312

West Virginia Department of Agriculture – Business Development Division

The WVDA Business Development Division supports the economic development of West Virginia’s agriculture industry by fostering the growth of agribusinesses in domestic and international markets.

Norm Bailey

Phone: (304) 558-2210
Website

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East State Capitol, Room E-28
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Department of Agriculture – Moorefield Field Office

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture Moorefield Field office serves to protect plant, animal and human health and the state’s food supply through a variety of scientific and regulatory programs.

Nathan Bergdoll

Phone:
Website

Industrial Park Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836

West Virginia Department of Economic Development – Export Promotion Program

The Export Promotion Program supports West Virginia companies with identifying new markets for products and services, establishing connections with potential customers and business partners, and navigating the complex world of international trade.

Caitlin Ashley-Lizarraga

Phone: (304) 352-3997
Website

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
Building 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Department of Economic Development – Jennifer Rohrig

I work in business retention and expansion in the Northern Panhandle to ensure existing industry and manufacturers have access to the resources they need to stay and grow in West Virginia.

Jennifer Rohrig

Phone: (304) 767-5596
Website

1100 Main Street
3rd Floor
Wheeling, WV 26003

West Virginia Department of Education – CTE

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are changing, evolving and innovating to better serve West Virginia’s needs by preparing students to help drive our success and vitality.

Sarah Wamsley

Phone: (304) 558-2389
Website

Building 6, Room 825
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Dept. of Economic Development – Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program

The Governor's Guaranteed Work Force Program helps employers train new and existing employees by helping to pay a portion of their training costs.

B. David Rogers

Phone: (304) 558-2234 Ext: 3980
Website

1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Building 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Economic Development Authority

WVEDA provides financial assistance in the form of loans and direct financing to industrial development agencies and enterprises for the promotion and retention of new and existing commercial and industrial development.

Kris Warner

Phone:
Website


Charleston, WV 25311

West Virginia Film Office

Whether you’re looking for the perfect location for your next film project, or you’re a crew member ready to undertake your next project, we’re here for you.

Dave Lavender

Phone: (304) 558-2234
Website

1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition

The West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition supports economic and equitable growth in the food and agriculture sector in West Virginia through policy advocacy, community organizing, programming, technical assistance, and resource destination.

Spencer Moss

Phone: (304) 926-0567
Website

3820 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304

West Virginia Forest Products Center

West Virginia Forest Products Center is a non-profit collective of designers and woodworkers who combine traditional knowledge and cutting-edge technology to create unique, heirloom-quality Appalachian hardwood products.

Joseph Howard

Phone: (304) 278-3328
Website

325 Hardwood Ln
Princeton, WV 24740

West Virginia Future Business Leaders of America

WV FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that is implemented in Business, Marketing, Finance, and Arts/AV Career clusters in High Schools and Career Technical Centers in the state of West Virginia and is part of the national organization FBLA.

Sarah Wamsley

Phone: (304) 558-2389
Website

PO Box 6224
Charleston, WV 25362

West Virginia Hive Network

The WV Hive connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and expertise they need to grow successful companies in southern West Virginia.

Sandy Olinga

Phone: (304) 460-4483
Website

205 S Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT)

The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust is a leading venture capital firm made up of partners with extensive management, operations, and technology experience and focused on turning the innovation of new ideas into successful world-class companies. Since 1992, the JIT has been an active investor and valued partner to exceptional entrepreneurs on the leading edge of industry.

Nathan Polk

Phone: (304) 205-8185
Website

180 Association Drive
Charleston, WV 25311

West Virginia Manufacturers Association

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) was formed in 1915 to improve the health and well-being of the manufacturing industry in West Virginia.

Rebecca McPhail

Phone: (304) 342-2123
Website

2001 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25311

West Virginia Navigator

Free non-profit service that provides enrollment assistance for the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Jeremy Smith

Phone: (304) 356-5834
Website

1 Hillcrest Dr East
Charleston, WV 25301

West Virginia Northern Community College Department of Economic and Workforce Development

Career Development through WVNCC helps individuals upgrade their skills, provide career enhancement and professional development, plus explore personal interest.

Phil Klein

Phone: (304) 214-8967
Website

1704 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003

West Virginia Office of Energy

The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) is one of 56 energy offices across the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and five territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands).

Kelly Bragg

Phone: (304) 352-3951
Website

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Building 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Regional Technology Park

The West Virginia Regional Technology Park is a 258-acre campus ideal for STEM industries and institutions that diversify West Virginia's economy and drive business and economic growth.

Jordan Ferrell

Phone: (304) 356-3165
Website

1740 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303

West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office

The WV Secretary of State's Office is responsible for maintaining an updated registration of every business entity operating within the State of West Virginia. The Secretary of State operates the WV One Stop Business Center.

Michael Queen

Phone: (304) 558-6000
Website

157-K State Capitol
1600 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Bluefield State College Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Bluefield State College Center targets services to McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, and Wyoming County.

Harold Patterson

Phone: (304) 327-4406
Website

The W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business Mahood Hall
219 Rock Street
Bluewell, WV 24701

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Charleston Area Alliance

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Charleston Center targets services to Boone, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo, Putnam, and Roane County.

Bret Chandler

Phone: (304) 957-2084
Website

1116 Smith Street
Suite 306
Charleston, WV 25301

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Greenbrier Valley EDC

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Oak Hill Center targets services to Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Summers, and Webster County.

Shannon Mitchell

Phone:
Website

804 Industrial Park
Suite 5
Maxwelton, WV 24957

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Huntington Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Huntington Center targets services to Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne County.

Doug Harper

Phone:
Website

1108 Third Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Innovation-Technology (In-Tech) Program

The WV SBDC’s In-Tech program was designed to provide no-cost, one-on-one assistance to introduce inventors and technology-based entrepreneurs to key commercialization issues such as intellectual property, alternative finance, prototyping and feasibility. The WV SBDC assists with the SBIR/STTR application process, in addition to technology transfer, IP support, licensing and product development cases.

Mary Hott

Phone:
Website

202 Viking Way
Suite 202
Martinsburg, WV 25401

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Morgantown Area Partnership

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Morgantown Center targets services to Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor County.

Frank Goldsborough

Phone: (304) 945-3040
Website

265 Spruce Street
Suite 229
Morgantown, WV 26505

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Oak Hill

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Oak Hill Center targets services to Fayette, Greenbrier, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Summers, and Webster County.

Heidi Prior

Phone:
Website

137 Main Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Putnam Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Teays Valley Corridor targets services to Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, and Putnam County.

Doug Spaulding

Phone: (304) 957-2017
Website

1116 Smith Street
Suite 307
Charleston, WV 25301

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Shepherd University – Martinsburg

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Eastern Panhandle Center targets services to Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan County.

Michael Boyd

Phone:
Website

261 Aikens Center
Suite 102
Martinsburg, WV 25404

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – Upshur County EDA Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Upshur County EDA Center targets services to Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, and Webster County.

Susannah Higgins

Phone: (304) 472-1757
Website

21 East Main Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – WV High Technology Foundation Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our WV High Technology Foundation Center targets services to Harrison, Marion, and Monongalia County.

Todd Crump

Phone: (304) 333-6751
Website

Robert H. Mollohan Research Center
1000 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – WV Northern Community College Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our WV Northern Community College Center targets services to Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel County.

Donna Schramm

Phone: (304) 214-8973
Website

1704 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003-3699

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – WVU Parkersburg Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our WVU Parkersburg Center targets services to Calhoun, Doddridge, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, and Wood County.

Marsa Myers

Phone: (304) 424-8213
Website

300 Campus Drive
Workforce and Community Education Building-Room 117-B
Parkersburg, WV 26104

West Virginia Small Business Development Center – WVU Potomac State

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our Potomac Highlands Center serves Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton, and Tucker County.

Neeley Satzer

Phone:
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West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office

The State Historic Preservation Office offers both Survey & Planning and Development Grants as well as Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits to help rehabilitate historic structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places across the state.

Meredith Dreistadt

Phone: (304) 558-0240 Ext: 138
Website

1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
The Culture Center
Charleston, WV 25305

West Virginia State University Economic Development Center

The West Virginia State University Economic Development Center (WVSU EDC) is a co-working space, micro-enterprise incubator and training facility that offers, conference and training rooms, private office space for lease, business development programs and a fully equipped multimedia production studio (which includes Capture Space, Editing Suite & Voice Studio).

Kaysha Jackson

Phone: (304) 720-1401
Website

1506 Kanawha Blvd. W
Charleston, WV 25387

West Virginia Training and Conference Center

The West Virginia Training and Conference Center (WVTCC) is located in Charleston, conveniently located near Corridor G/US-119, and equipped with a conference center, classrooms, mine, and electrical labs.

Kimberly Bradley

Phone: (304) 369-7823
Website

431 Running Right Way
Julian, WV 25529

West Virginia University Extension Service

West Virginia University Extension Service experts are located in every county in West Virginia, ready to offer research-based knowledge, tips and education to improve our communities.

Tony Michael

Phone: (304) 293-8685
Website

707 Knapp Hall
29 Beechurst Ave
Morgantown, WV 26506-6031

West Virginia University Parkersburg

Business and industry training and entrepreneurship assistance.

Kurt Knopp

Phone: (304) 424-8271 Ext: 271
Website

300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104

West Virginia Women’s Business Center – Charleston

The West Virginia Women’s Business Center offers individualized services to meet entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, ages, and levels of experience exactly where they’re at: whether they’re looking to launch a business or scale up.

Nora Myers

Phone: (304) 825-5000
Website

303 W. Washington Street
Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25302

West Virginia Women’s Business Center – Fairmont

The West Virginia Women’s Business Center offers individualized services to meet entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, ages, and levels of experience exactly where they’re at: whether they’re looking to launch a business or scale up.

Nora Myers

Phone: (304) 825-5000
Website

1000 Galliher Dr.
Fairmont, WV 26554

Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce

The Wetzel-Tyler Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization focused on achieving the greatest potential outcomes for the citizens, businesses, and other organizations in and around Wetzel County and Tyler County.

Sharon Campbell

Phone: (304) 455-3825
Website

132 North St
New Martinsville, WV 26155

Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce

Through networking, sponsorship opportunities, leadership programs, and events, the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help businesses do business. The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce currently has nearly 650 active members.

Laurie Conway

Phone: (304) 233-2575
Website

1100 Main Street
3rd Floor
Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling Heritage

We are a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Since our inception in 1994 as a 501(c)(3) organization, Wheeling Heritage has leveraged funding and expertise to play an integral role in shaping the city’s redevelopment.

Alex Panas

Phone: (304) 232-3087
Website

1400 Main St.
Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling University

The Business Department includes a variety of courses in human resource management, marketing, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, accounting, statistics and business. The Business Department has a fully online MBA and MSA program.

Neeley Satzer

Phone: (304) 243-4411
Website

316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003

Wood County Development Authority

The Wood County Economic Development office strives to foster a strong economic environment which supports business, nurtures growth and new investment while attracting sustainable businesses and a quality labor force to our communities.

Lindsey Piersol

Phone: (304) 422-5650
Website

400 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101

Woodlands Community Lenders

Woodlands Community Lenders is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) specializing in residential and small business lending, in addition to providing advising services and technical assistance to new and existing small businesses.

Dave Clark

Phone: (304) 404-2909
Website

316 Railroad Avenue
Suite 310
Elkins, WV 26241

Woodlands Development and Lending

Woodlands Development Group helps build healthy, viable communities in the region by developing sustainable, affordable housing and supporting economic initiatives.

Dave Clark

Phone: (304) 404-2909
Website

316 Railroad Avenue
Suite 310
Elkins, WV 26241

WV BusinessLink

West Virginia BusinessLink is a supportive platform that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners to a network of local, regional, and statewide resource partners to foster innovation, growth, and prosperity.

Mark Burdette

Phone: (304) 352-4165
Website

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305

WV Small Business Development Center – WVU Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center provides expert guidance to help small businesses succeed. Our West Virginia University Center targets services to Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Taylor County.

Sharon Stratton

Phone: (304) 932-9761
Website

P.O. Box 6884
886 Chestnut Ridge Road #700
Morgantown, WV 26506-6684

WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research

For over 70 years, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research strives to provide economic data, research, and analysis to help inform and guide the decisions of business, government, and community leaders in West Virginia.

John Deskins

Phone: (304) 293-7876
Website

WVU Main Campus
Morgantown, WV 26505

WVU Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship seeks to educate our students, faculty, staff, and community about successfully identifying and navigating entrepreneurial opportunities.

Tara Stclair

Phone: (304) 293-7221
Website

2161 University Ave
Suite 450
Morgantown, WV 26505

WVU Health Sciences Technology Commercialization

Technology Commercialization Specialist for the Health Sciences at WVU with the Office of Technology Transfer.

Hamid Bhatti

Phone: (305) 467-5942
Website

886 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26506

WVU HIT Lab (Hospitality Innovation and Technology)

The HIT Lab evaluates new and emerging technologies, conducts testing of various software applications and devices, and engage in hospitality-focused research projects for both academia and the industry.

AJ Aluri

Phone: (304) 293-1048
Website

1601 University Ave
PO Box 6025
Morgantown, WV 26508

WVU Industrial Extension

The WVU Industrial Extension is West Virginia’s official representative of the NIST/MEP National Network, a unique public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth and advancing U.S. manufacturing. WVUIE helps West Virginia manufactures reach their full potential by providing the insight and education they need to stay profitable in global markets.

David Carrick

Phone: (412) 327-9119
Website

311 Mineral Resources Building
PO Box 6070
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506

WVU Lane Innovation Hub

The Lane Innovation Hub is a collection of design, machining, building, and
fabrication spaces for creating prototypes and small-scale production runs. Our three main spaces: Advanced Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping & Electronics Prototyping

Dustin Spayde

Phone: (304) 293-9384
Website

1306 Evansdale Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506

WVU Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab

The WVU LaunchLab and MakerLab are applied innovation centers for all WVU students. We work with your creative ideas to make them a reality. From ideation through commercialization, the LaunchLab team helps students find the resources they need.

Anne Jones

Phone: (304) 293-9391
Website

P.O. Box 6900
Suite 413 Evansdale Crossing
Morgantown, WV 26508

WVU Potomac State College

WVU's Potomac State College in Keyser, WV offers quality, affordable 2- and 4-year degree programs online and on-campus.

JoAnn Burnett

Phone: (304) 788-7126
Website

101 Fort Avenue
Keyser, WV 26726

WVU Technology Transfer Office

Technology Transfer Office at WVU

James Dottavio

Phone: (304) 293-7912
Website

886 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26506

Wyoming County Economic Development Authority

The Wyoming County Economic Development Authority is committed to opening our doors for business by providing assistance, services, and information you need to live and work in Wyoming County, WV, the Southern Coalfields and the State of WV.

Christy Laxton

Phone: (304) 732-6707
Website

506A River Road
PO Box 1828
Pineville, WV 24874

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