Is your community looking to improve its broadband infrastructure? If so, join USDA Rural Development West Virginia staff on April 25 at 10 a.m. as we discuss the Community Connect Grant Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who will provide broadband service in rural,...
This session will cover the 11 SBIR/STTR participating federal agencies, their respective missions and the difference between how granting agencies and contracting agencies operate. Includes where to find the topics of interest, how to find if an agency has previously funded technology similar to yours, and determining the best agency...
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...
The Rural Energy for America (REAP) program offers climate-smart solutions, such as solar panels, wood burning furnaces, and LED lighting, that provide small businesses the opportunity to reduce their energy consumption and bolster their bottom line, allowing them to reinvest in growing their business and create jobs. Application deadline is March...
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...
For many, the term “cash flow” conjures up visions of a daunting task that requires the expertise of a team of accountants. In reality, however, it is a handy, easy-to-use planning tool. While we typically think of it as primarily used by corporate entities – again with a line-up of...
The idea of applying for a loan can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, we believe that loans are a fundamental part of business development. Whether you’re an established business or a startup getting ready to launch, loans can be the catapults...
The U.S. Small Business Administration has stood side by side of small businesses during the COVID -19 pandemic, offering programs such as the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, and Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Data from the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and Restaurant...
While there’s typically a celebration with public officials, banners, balloons, and a production made around the opening of large corporate offices across the country, most small business owners receive less attention when they are starting their enterprise. The small business process goes from an idea to conversations with family and...
