SBDC

Three West Virginians honored for their tireless commitment to entrepreneurship and small business during Bridging Innovation Week

West Virginia BusinessLink partnered with the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics to host the inaugural Bridging Innovation Week in West Virginia. Spanning four days, more than 1,000 participants attended activities including interactive networking sessions, presentations from...

Using Business Loans to Your Advantage

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...

Small Businesses’ Gift to You This Holiday Season . . . Come In, We’re Open!

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...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update November 2021

Program Spotlight for November

Tamarack Foundation for the Arts

Spotlight Program:

Domenica Queen   Programming & Operations Director, [email protected]

Tamarack Foundation for the Arts helps to grow West Virginia’s creative economy by providing essential programs that equip Mountain State artists and creative entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to succeed and thrive...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Update October 2021

Program Spotlight for October

Small Communities Big Solutions

Sara Payne Scarbro, Alliance for the Economic Development of Southern WV [email protected]

This annual event showcases all the successes and highlights what is working across the southern part of the state. Each year a mix of community leaders, educators,...

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Update September 2021

Program Spotlight for September

2021-2022 WV Statewide Business Plan

Tara St. Clair, Director of Operations, Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship [email protected] Tara provided updates regarding the 2021-2022 WV Statewide Business Plan Competitions. The competitions provide high school and college students across the state of West Virginia with the unique...