West Virginia University Parkersburg

Services Provided

Accelerators and Incubators

• Maker Space

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting
• Feasibility Studies
• Forming a Business
• Market Plan Development
• Market Research

Economic and Site Development

• Economic Development

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

• Apprenticeship
• Employee Development
• Hiring and Firing
• Industry
• Leadership/Professional Development
• Policies and Templates
• Retention
• Workforce Incentives
• 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

• Human Resources
• Leadership/Professional Development
• Recruiting Assistance

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

• 3D Printing
• CAD Design and Prototype
• Health and Safety Training
• Quality Improvement (Supply Chain, Six Sigma)
• Small Batch Manufacturing

Marketing and Sales

• Advertising/Brochure Design
• Competitive Analysis
• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
• Market Plan Development and Training
• Student Marketing Projects
• Website Development

Mentoring

• Formal Mentoring Programs
• One-on-One Counseling
• Peer Mentoring

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

• Entrepreneurship Services

Product Development

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

Public Policy and Government Relations

• Small Business Policy
• State Business Issues

Regulatory Compliance

• Government Requirements
• Insurance Requirements

Space

• Conference/Meeting and Event Space
• Makerspace / Hackerspace

Starting a Business

• Business Research Resources
• Forming a Business
• Registration, Licenses and Permits
• Site Location
• Startup Business Counseling

Technical Assistance

• Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes
• Design Services
• Virtual Consulting and Online Services

Training

• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
• Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
• Business Management Training
• Business Plan Training and Assistance
• E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
• Health and Safety Training
• Health Care Training
• Human Resources Training
• Marketing Plan Training
• Online Courses and Videos
• Social Media