Value Chain Cluster Initiative
About
The core strategy of the VC2 program is to build resilient food and farm businesses that create real jobs throughout West Virginia by growing, buying, moving and consuming local foods. VC2 works with groups and regional organizations statewide. We work with a range of clients, including farmer organizations or groups, food hubs, local food retail stores, restaurants, distributors, economic development authorities, and more.
Since 2012, technical assistance and coaching through the VC2 program in West Virginia has supported over 270 food and farm businesses to scale up and build the local food economy through the creation of over 220 new jobs and investment over $3 million in private funds.
By nurturing a strong network of businesses ranging from production, processing, serving, agri-tourism and more, we’re supporting quality jobs, sustainable agriculture, healthy food options and valuable dollars that circulate locally.
West Virginia is a state with both high economic disparities as well as high potential for growth.
VC2 does not have a pre-defined program of services, but is rather designed to respond to the emergent needs of our clients and partners based on their requests to us. With the support and coaching from our VC2 regional coordinators, organizations and companies submit applications for technical assistance to VC2 outlining the need and nature of the project. If the project is approved, VC2 then provides direct coaching or serves as a matchmaker – seeking out and hiring the best consultant to provide the services the organization or business needs. VC2 remains engaged throughout the project to support its successful implementation. We also coordinate with other organizations to support coordination meetings and training that will strengthen value chains and provide increased opportunity to food and farm businesses.
Services Provided
Economic and Site Development
- Lease Review
Business Planning
- Diversification
- Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
- Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
- Forming a Business
- Market Plan Development (Specialty)
- Market Research
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Financial Statement and Cash Flow (Specialty)
- Loan Providers
- Accounting and Bookkeeping (Specialty)
- Venture Capital Providers
- Microloan Providers
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Policies and Templates
Legal Services
- Contract Review
- Forming a Business
- Lease Review
Management Issues
- Human Resources
- Leadership/Professional Development
Marketing and Sales
- Advertising/Brochure Design (Specialty)
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing (Specialty)
- Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
- Market Plan Development and Training (Specialty)
- Market Research
- Website Development (Specialty)
Networking and Associations
- Geographically Based (Specialty)
- Industry Specific (Specialty)
- Small Business/General (Specialty)
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Technical Services
Space
- Commercial Kitchen Facilities
- Lease Review Assistance
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business
- City Business Issues
- Women’s Business Issues
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
- Forming a Business
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
- Site Location
- Startup Business Counseling
Technical Assistance
- Design Services (Specialty)
- Virtual Consulting and Online Services (Specialty)
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training (Specialty)
- Website Development (Specialty)
Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Human Resources Training
- Marketing Plan Training
- Social Media
Liberty Newberry
P.O. Box 839
Charles Town, WV 25424
(304) 761-2784
https://vc2.org
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