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Supported through a joint partnership between the Green Bank Observatory and NASA, the West Virginia Science Public Outreach Team (SPOT) recruits and trains college student ambassadors to bring presentations about current West Virginia space science, technology, and engineering to West Virginia K-12 classrooms, museums, and youth programs. The West Virginia SPOT Team is interested in […]
Are you a budding entrepreneur interested in developing and pitching a business concept over the course of a weekend? Join Huntington designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and experts from all domains to do amazing things over 54 hours April 21-23 during Start Up Weekend Huntington. The event will be held at the Robert C. Byrd Institute, 1050 […]
There are 21 business incubators located throughout the state of West Virginia providing assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners, according to data developed by TechConnect West Virginia. Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect, said, “West Virginia has an incredible network of assistance providers who are offering on-the-ground help to those with ideas for starting or […]
Calling all West Virginia innovators and entrepreneurs! Join TechConnect West Virginia and the TransTech Energy business Development Program for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day at the Capitol on March 16. The goal of the day-long event is to showcase the amazing innovation occurring in the state – and its economic impact – to policy makers and […]
The 2016 TransTech Energy (TTE) Business Development Conference, held October 26-27 in Morgantown, featured 220 participants, 24 pitches for funding, and $68,000 in awards made to 14 startup companies. Aridea Solutions LLC of Charleston was recognized as the highest ranked West Virginia-based startup company. The firm’s mission is to deliver solutions that help drive compliance […]
Located in a large double hangar at Ona Airpark between Huntington and Charleston, Carbon Fiber Composites (CFC) continues to grow as a manufacturer of high-quality composite airframe parts for the kit aircraft industry. Kit aircraft are part of the experimental aircraft industry and according to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), experimental aircraft registrations outnumber factory-built […]
November 17, 2016 Elizabeth Pentecost Division of Astronomical Sciences National Science Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1045 Arlington, VA 22230 RE: Green Bank Observatory: World Class Science and Sound Investment Dear Ms. Pentecost: On behalf of TechConnect West Virginia, I write in strong support of the continued full operation of the Green Bank […]
Core10, a full-service financial technology, or fintech, software solutions provider, has opened offices in Huntington, W.Va., and will host an open house Wednesday, Nov. 2. Company principals and tech industry heavyweights, including Jim McKelvey, Core10 adviser and co-founder of Square, will be in attendance to commemorate the occasion. To register to attend, click here. Core10 […]
TechConnect West Virginia recognizes the very important role of the Green Bank Observatory in advancing scientific research, and its status as an iconic organization in West Virginia. Discoveries made at the Green Bank Observatory have added to the body of scientific knowledge, led to additional advancements in understanding of our universe, and engaged students and […]
The challenges of rural entrepreneurship will be the focus of a forum to be held October 18-19 in Fairmont. With support from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, the event is aimed at practitioners in rural areas throughout the region, including West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Representatives of […]