Karen Friel Announces West Virginia District Awards WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced today the 2023 Small Business Persons of the Year from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto...
On Tuesday, March 21, the West Virginia Women’s Business Center (WV WBC) will host a Community Day at the Jackson County Public Library in Ripley, WV from 12 pm - 6 pm. The WV WBC Community Day will provide current and future small business owners in the area a variety of...
Don't go it alone! Unlock the power of mentoring. When you started your business, you likely felt uncertain. 30% of new businesses may not survive past the first 24 months, and 50% of those may not make it past five years. However, 70 percent of mentored businesses survive longer than...
Join us for a helpful look at the ins and outs of getting registered in SAM.gov. The West Virginia Women’s Business Center is hosting a valuable webinar on the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). Join us as Melissa Loder (SBA’s West Virginia District Office) and Sommer Straight (RCAC Procurement Technical...
Find out how your Woman Owned Small Business can register on SBA’s new, free, online portal. The federal government’s goal is to award 5% of all federal government dollars to Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) each year. Find out how your Woman Owned Small Business can register on SBA’s new,...
Join us to learn how to get your business registered with the System for Awards Management (SAM.GOV). The West Virginia Women’s Business Center is hosting a valuable webinar on the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). Join us as Melissa Loder (SBA’s West Virginia District Office) guides you through how to...
Find out how your Woman Owned Small Business can register on SBA’s new, free, online portal. The federal government’s goal is to award 5% of all federal government dollars to Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) each year. Find out how your Woman Owned Small Business can register on SBA’s new,...
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...
While we’re not completely out of the woods yet from the COVID-19 health crisis, we’ve come far enough that seeing our loved ones in person this holiday season and joining in some actual (versus virtual) merriment is looking like a real possibility. However, both shoppers and businesses have new challenges...
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...
