Resources for Small Businesses
Resources for Small Businesses by the SBA
SBIR/STTR Introduction
The federal government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually. If you are considering pursuing SBIR or STTR funding, the first step is to learn what it takes to be eligible and...
Small Business Solutions for Barbour County
The Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority, and Woodlands Development and Lending are excited to continue to sponsor these networking meetings. To quote the Barbour Democrat, “Members of the community, business owners, church leaders, and various organizations are invited to attend. The meetings…are not limited only to members or...
Small Business Solutions for Barbour County
The Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority, and Woodlands Development and Lending are excited to continue to sponsor these networking meetings in 2023. To quote the Barbour Democrat, “Members of the community, business owners, church leaders, and various organizations are invited to attend. The meetings…are not limited only to...
5 Business Cost Hacks for New Entrepreneurs
Today's blog was submitted by Edgington Studio Co-Founder, Keegan Zacharie. Edgington Studio is a cut-and-sew apparel manufacturing studio based in Wheeling, WV. For most people starting a new business, there is one key question on their minds: how am I going to afford all of this? Costs, both expected and unexpected,...
Resources for Small Businesses
The SBA offers a variety of business services to assist new and existing small businesses. Explore the services offered by the SBA and our resource partners – all at no cost! Join us to learn about the products and services available in the areas of: SBA loans, consulting services, federal...
Small Biz Series-Ask An Expert
The Small Biz Series: Ask An Expert invites entrepreneurs to learn fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business ownership through local subject matter experts. Held virtually, these engaging sessions will include a brief overview and time for Q&A for your business. Topics will include: Small Business Banking Solutions-Loans, SBA Loans, Lines...
FASTER WV: Boosting Entrepreneurship, Startups and Business Expansion
Are you aware that West Virginia lags far behind Appalachia, and the nation, in entrepreneurial and start-up activity? In fact, the Kauffman Foundation’s 2017 State Report found that WV ranked last in startup early job creation with a third as many jobs created as the leading state, and below the...
Post-COVID Business Funding
COVID funding like the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) are exhausted. Gone. Dead. Done. Did you miss out? There is still business funding out there. Our experts will take you through all the national options, including SBA loan guarantees, crowdfunding, and factoring.
How Your Businesses Can Benefit from Diversity Certification!
Do you want to start a business? Do you want to grow an existing business? Do you want to consider getting certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) or as a Minority-Owned Business (MBE) Enterprise to help you land government contracts? Join us for this one hour webinar to learn about FASTER WV...
