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Whether a Mainstreet business, manufacturing firm or research-based entity, companies need funding to further their goals. Where to turn for that funding depends on the specific funding need as well as where your firm stands in its business lifecycle. The bottom line? In most cases, for those businesses with a solid, viable plan, funding options […]
TechConnect West Virginia’s recently completed TechWrxWV project resulted in the creation of 125 new jobs, the retention of 114 existing jobs, the launch of 34 new businesses and attracted $10.3 million in follow-on funding for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies. “The goal of the program was to see more successful startup companies launch and early-stage companies […]
Event featured 20 regional, national experts offering strategies to help WV entrepreneurs grow Entrepreneurs across the state and region received expert insight, advice, and strategies for moving their business forward during the recent 3 Steps to StartUp Venture Fair. Video recordings of the event segments can be accessed by clicking here. “West Virginia is an […]
AGENDA Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:00-Noon 9:00am – Opening Remarks Rich Giersch, 3 Steps to StartUp &TechConnect WV 9:05am – Importance of Entrepreneurism to West Virginia’s Economy Mitch Carmichael, Secretary, WV Department of Economic Development 9:20am – Presenting Can Be Such a ‘Pitch’ Moderator: Don Morrison, BlueTree Allied Angels Scott Ewing, Appalachian Investors Alliance Mara […]
Join entrepreneurs from across West Virginia and the region in attending the virtual 3 Steps to StartUp Venture Fair, taking place from 9:00am-noon on Tuesday, November 16th. To register, click here. The event, which will feature experienced investors, assistance providers and innovators that have “been there and done that,” aims to provide West Virginia tech-focused, […]
Seasoned executive and entrepreneur educator Richard “Rich” Giersch has been appointed executive director of TechConnect West Virginia. “On behalf of the board of directors of TechConnect West Virginia, I am very pleased to announce that Rich Giersch, a nationally recognized leader in the field of technology-focused entrepreneurship, has been chosen to lead TechConnect WV,” said […]
Entrepreneurs across West Virginia and the region are encouraged to attend the virtual 3 Steps to StartUp Venture Fair, taking place from 9:00am-noon on Tuesday, November 16. This event builds on the content and lessons communicated during the 3 Steps to StartUp Venture Fair held earlier this year (March 2021). To register, click here! The […]
TechConnect West Virginia, a non-profit organization working to advance innovation-based economic development and growth in West Virginia, recently announced its slate of officers and new members to the group’s Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term. They include: Chair of the Board: Michele O’Connor, Investment Manager, West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust Vice Chair: Matt Harbaugh, […]
Endolumik, Inc., a medical device startup company based in Morgantown at West Virginia University and a participant in the 3 Steps To StartUp Program, has made it to the final round of the 2021 SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons) Shark Tank, a prestigious surgical innovation pitch competition. “Endolumik has a highly innovative […]
Anne Barth, who has helped shepherd the growth and development of West Virginia’s technology economy in her role as director of TechConnect West Virginia, is set to retire this fall. Michele O’Connor, board chair of TechConnect, said, “We’ve seen so much positive change in the tech landscape in West Virginia in just the past decade […]