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Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,100 New WV Business Registrations for September of 2024

McDowell County led the state in new business growth for the month of September 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,100 new businesses statewide during the month of September according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. McDowell County led the state in the percentage of...

LG NOVA Strengthens LG’s West Virginia Tech Drive with New Local Operations

LG Electronics recently announced that it has established operations in the West Virginia as part of its strategic innovation initiative with the state aimed at advancing the development of new technologies for renewable energy, healthcare and industries of the future. LG NOVA, LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center, is opening offices...

TechConnect West Virginia Appoints Ariana Shives Executive Director

Social entrepreneur Ariana Shives has been appointed executive director of TechConnect West Virginia. Kevin DiGregorio, TechConnect Board Chairman, said, “On behalf of the board of directors of TechConnect West Virginia, I am very pleased to announce that Ariana Shives has been chosen to lead TechConnect. Her deep background in entrepreneurship, extensive...

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,113 New WV Business Registrations for August of 2024

Wayne County led the state in new business growth for the month of August 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,113 new businesses statewide during the month of August according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wayne County led the state in the percentage of...

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,169 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2024

Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month of July 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,169 new businesses statewide during the month of July according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of...

Berkeley County Development Authority Announces Build-Up Berkeley Pitch Competition for Local Businesses

The Berkeley County Development Authority (BCDA) recently announced its Build-Up Berkeley Competition, an initiative that aims to help new and existing businesses learn to thrive in Berkeley County, that registration is now open for their 2024 pitch competition. Successful businesses create a better Berkeley County. Build-Up Berkeley will allow entrepreneurs from...

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 993 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2024

Gilmer County led the state in new business growth for the month of June 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 993 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Gilmer County led the state in the percentage of...

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,157 New WV Business Registrations for May of 2024

Lewis County led the state in new business growth for the month of May 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,157 new businesses statewide during the month of May according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Lewis County led the state in the percentage of...

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,193 New WV Business Registrations for April of 2024

Barbour County led the state in new business growth for the month of April 2024

Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,193 new businesses statewide during the month of April according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Barbour County led the state in the percentage of new business...

Morgantown Businessman Frank Vitale Named President of Country Roads Angel Network

The start-up business picture in West Virginia became even brighter today with the announcement from Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) that it was naming Morgantown businessman Frank Vitale as its president. Recognized as the Mountain State’s first accredited angel network, CRAN was launched in late 2019, and now will have Vitale...