Small Business

SBA Steps In: Vital Aid for Virginians Recovering from Tropical Storm Helene including McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers in West Virginia

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Virginia following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene that began on Sept. 25. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Virginia impacted by this disaster in every way possible under President...

October 8, 2024By Business Growth, Disaster Recovery, SBA, Supporting Small Business, , Read more...

REI Virtual Workshop: Creating Unique Customer Experiences: Standing Out in the Tourism Industry

Join us for the virtual workshop, "Creating Unique Customer Experiences: Standing Out in the Tourism Industry," where you'll learn how to design unforgettable, personalized experiences that leave a lasting impression on tourists. This workshop will guide you through developing creative and engaging offerings, from themed events that highlight the local...

September 23, 2024By , , Read more...

SBA District Director Looks back on SBA 2024 National Small Business Week as nominations open for National Small Business Week 2025

The time has come again for the U.S. Small Business Administration to collect nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the outstanding achievements, triumphs, contributions, and resilience of SBA-assisted small businesses that help to drive the American economy. Last year SBA’s West Virginia District Office celebrated...

September 16, 2024By Awards and Special Recognitions, , Read more...

NRGRDA, WV Association of Regional Councils Leading WV Child Care Economic Impact Survey

In collaboration with the West Virginia Association of Regional Councils, and supported by the WV Economic Development Council, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is launching the West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact Survey to help provide an economic snapshot of the impacts that existing and prospective businesses...

September 10, 2024By Survey, , , Read more...

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...

September 6, 2024By Entrepreneurs in Action, Innovation-Led, Press Release, Supporting Small Business, Technology, , , , Read more...

SBA to Help West Virginia Businesses Affected by Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on Aug. 20. The...

September 4, 2024By Business Growth, Disaster Recovery, SBA, Supporting Small Business, , Read more...

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...

September 3, 2024By Entrepreneurs in Action, Innovation-Led, Press Release, Supporting Small Business, Technology, Women and Business, , , , , Read more...

SBA to Help West Virginia Businesses Affected by Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. The...

August 13, 2024By Business Growth, Disaster Recovery, SBA, Supporting Small Business, , Read more...

Improving Supply Chain by Leveraging the Power of a National Network

Supply chain is one of the most critical elements to the success of any business. Whether it’s acquiring raw materials and consumables for production or the reliance on how a business’ customers rely on those products, factors such as pricing, availability, and delivery drive success. Many smaller businesses often work...

July 31, 2024By Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supporting Small Business, , Read more...