TechConnect hosted the inaugural Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet  on October 22 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. The Spirit of Innovation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate successes in innovation in West Virginia, and to recognize individuals and organizations who are leaders in supporting innovation and innovation-based business development.  With many exciting developments underway in our […]

Advancing and improving  small business prospects in West Virginia. A  501(c)(6) non-profit corporation providing business support conferences, educational activities, promotional forums, networking resources, workforce and business growth opportunities. The organization’s charitable purpose is to advance and improve small business prospects in West Virginia, and to facilitate educational opportunities which promote higher business standards, methods and practices. […]

Want to learn more about what grants are available for small business, civic, health and community  organizations, students and educators, entrepreneurs, and more? Join the Third District Accelerator for a Grant-writing Workshop on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 1:00- 4:30 pm in the County Commission Room, Fayette County Courthouse, Fayetteville, WV. This workshop is presented […]

Industries of the Future-WV and TechConnectWV hosted “Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day” on March 11, 2013 at the State Capitol. As part of the event, a wide variety of West Virginia companies, organizations, groups and agencies were at the Capitol to showcase West Virginia’s economy of the future. The entities (see below) signed on as participating organizations, and […]

Registration is now open for the 2013 West Virginia Bioscience Summit, to take place February 27-28 at the Charleston Marriott Hotel, in Charleston, West Virginia.  Join your colleagues and leaders of the industry in learning about the role and impact of the bioscience industry in West Virginia and the region, research and commercialization efforts taking place […]

This event will bring together regional manufacturers, key business leaders, leading scientists, venture capitalists, and environmentalists from the region and will provide a forum to accelerate technology development and assist in commercializing new technologies and products

The first “Women in Technology” Conference was a rousing success, with more than 100 participants representing all sectors of technology, two inspirational keynote addresses, six panel breakout sessions, a visit from Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, and an engaging networking reception.  Thanks to everyone who joined TechConnect at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center on October […]

Announcing the First Annual TransTech Energy Business Development Conference. The Conference is dedicated to identifying and promoting investment in start-up TransTech Energy (TTE) companies and commercializable projects that have promise for: Creating new jobs Providing benefits to existing companies Producing opportunities for advanced manufacturing Get More Information Here!