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Anne Barth, Executive Director of TechConnect West Virginia, contributed an article to “Views & Visions,” a publication of Bowles Rice, Attorneys at Law, in the current edition of the magazine, entitled “Creating Tomorrow’s Workforce.” Read this discussion of innovation as an economic driver and what’s happening in West Virginia here (pages 12-13).
The August edition of Delta Sky Magazine has an article featuring West Virginia that includes information about the four technology sectors targeted by TechConnectWV for development, as well as quotes from State leaders and officials, several members of the TechConnectWV Board, and Anne Barth, executive director (page 7). It’s nice to know good words about […]
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, mayors, governors, foundation and nonprofit directors, and civic-minded celebrities from across the nation joined President Bill Clinton for the recent Clinton Global Initiative meeting in Chicago. The annual event, now in its third year, focuses on finding solutions to promote economic recovery in the U.S. and employs a “commitment” model to develop […]
As we celebrate West Virginia’s sesquicentennial, it’s a good time to reflect on a very special initiative launched during the State’s centennial festivities in 1963—the National Youth Science Camp. Since its founding, this program has sponsored two students from every state and the District of Columbia to attend a four-week camp in Pocahontas County designed […]
Later this week I will attend the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in Chicago. While there, I’ll join a working group on high-growth entrepreneurship. Topics up for discussion include how to remove barriers to entrepreneurship for underserved populations, engaging corporate partners to help the next generation of startups, crowdfunding and the debut of equity crowdfunding, and […]
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Two National Small Business Week events will be held in our area. Thursday, June 20, SBA will host a day-long event in Pittsburgh, PA […]
West Virginia businesses, inventors and entrepreneurs involved in the shale gas industry will now be able to participate in the 2013-14 Shale Gas Innovation Contest thanks to the involvement of the Benedum Foundation, TechConnect West Virginia, INNOVA Commercialization Group and West Virginia University. Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnectWV, said, “The Shale Gas Innovation Contest […]
The Chemical Alliance Zone (CAZ) is working to “up the game” for entrepreneurs, researchers, start-ups, and small firms wanting to commercialize technology and products in the chemicals and materials sector in West Virginia. Thanks to a grant from The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation awarded to TechConnectWV, CAZ is providing funds for commercialization assistance now and […]
Small business leaders and other guests attending the recent Teaming to Win Conference enjoyed a wide range of keynote speakers, informative panels and seminars, valuable networking, and the annual SBA awards. The conference, in its 23rd year, was held at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. U.S. Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin addressed […]
With a record number of participating schools and entries, the 2012-13 West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition was a huge success. Out of 141 teams, two winners each were awarded $10,000 in prize money, and a surprise investment in one of the featured products capped the finals competition. The big cash awards went to […]