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June 26, 2012

Discussing the Future of Biometrics and Identity Management in West Virginia

More than ninety people attended TechConnectWV’s forum on June 20, “Next Steps in Identity Technologies: Biometrics and Beyond” at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center in Fairmont.  TechConnectWV sponsored the event in conjunction with CSC and IMTAS to bring together stakeholders in the biometrics and identity management sectors to discuss opportunities for collaboration that could […]

June 26, 2012

West Virginia Described as “Enterprising State”

West Virginia and TechConnectWV, along with INNOVA and MATRIC, are mentioned in a June 11, 2012 post from the National Chamber Foundation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Efforts to align existing resources and leverage assets in West Virginia are paying off, and West Virginia is being recognized as an “enterprising state.”  TechConnect West Virginia […]

June 18, 2012
Crowd at Biometrics forum

Biometrics: An Important Part of State’s Economic Future

Letter to the Editor, Dominion Post, June 17, 2012 By: Anne Barth, TechConnect West Virginia As many of us in this region by now know, biometrics is the science of identifying people by physiological characteristics, such as iris, fingerprint, face and DNA, or by behavioral traits such as signature, voice and gait.  Initially used in […]

June 6, 2012
Tom Aman and Guy Peduto discuss tech startup strategy at Teaming to Win 2012

Launching a Tech StartUp

When launching a new tech startup, success hinges as much or more on the person than the idea, and a common weakness is the lack of sound  market analysis.  These are two of the insights shared at a seminar hosted by TechConnectWV during the recent Teaming to Win conference in Morgantown. Members of TechConnectWV’s board […]

May 20, 2012

Women in Technology: A Formula for Success

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 […]

May 16, 2012

Greg Babe Speaks to Charleston Area Alliance

Native West Virginian and Bayer Corporation President and CEO Greg Babe delivered the keynote address at the recent Charleston Area Alliance Gala on May 8. In his remarks, Babe called for state tax reform in order to stimulate business investment and job growth. He spoke about breaking down artificial boundaries through regional planning initiatives like […]

May 16, 2012

Teaming to Win scheduled for May 29-31

On May 29-31, the 22nd annual Teaming to Win Conference will take place at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown. A premier event for more than two decades, the conference serves West Virginia’s business community and fosters collaboration and growth. For the second year, TechConnect West Virginia is partnering with “Teaming to Win” on the […]

May 3, 2012

Current Programs

Bridging the Ecosystem in Science & Technology in West Virginia – BEST in WV Are you an innovator, scientist, researcher or entrepreneur? Do you have an idea or invention that can improve our country?  If so, you could receive a portion of the more than $3 billion offered each year by the Federal government through […]

May 2, 2012

Biometrics Forum Set for June 20

TechConnectWV will partner with Computer Sciences Corporation and IMTAS to host a forum on the status of the biometrics industry in West Virginia from 7:30 am – 12:30 pm on Wednesday, June 20 at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center, in Fairmont, WV. The forum, “Next Steps in Identity Technologies: Biometrics and Beyond,” will bring […]

May 2, 2012

TransTech Energy Conference

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!