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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is creating a new central bank that will increase the availability of capital to small businesses in the 13-state Appalachian Region. Called Appalachian Community Capital (ACC), the ARC has committed to establishing this new source of funding for development lenders and will be capitalizing the ACC with $42 million over […]
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 […]
Vision Shared West Virginia has published a new report that highlights West Virginia’s potential for realizing the benefit of shale resources as well as certain policies currently in place in West Virginia that promote the State as an ideal environment for long term industry development. The 45-page report, titled “Value Added Opportunities For Natural Gas,” […]
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 […]
Since it launched in January 2012, the West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) has preserved more than 300 jobs and created the potential for 278 new jobs in the state. That conclusion was presented during April’s legislative session to the West Virginia Senate Economic Development Committee. The progress report was presented by state’s venture capital […]
As the largest annual gathering of the global biotechnology industry, the BIO International Convention, held in Chicago April 22-25, showcased the technologies, companies, academic initiatives and federal/state policies working to heal, feed and fuel the world. West Virginia was well represented at the event, both in person – thanks to the participation of state biotech, […]
Speakers at this year’s Teaming to Win conference represent a diverse lineup of state and national leaders, business advisors, successful entrepreneurs, and representatives of the public sector, who will address challenges and opportunities facing small businesses throughout the state. Registration is now open for this year’s Teaming to Win conference, to be held May 28-29 […]
The 23rd annual Teaming to Win Conference will be held May 28-29 at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown, WV. Featuring networking opportunities, exciting speakers, and educational sessions, Teaming to Win continues a long tradition of advancing and improving small business prospects in West Virginia. The conference opens on Tuesday, May 28 at 4:00 […]