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May 6, 2013

West Virginia Credits Small Business Loan Program With Preserving More Than 300 Jobs

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 […]

May 6, 2013

BIO Int’l Convention Offers Opportunity to WV

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, […]

May 6, 2013

WVU College of Law Entrepreneurship and Innovation Law Clinic

The WVU College of Law Entrepreneurship and Innovation Law Clinic provides accessible, low-cost legal services for entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses and nonprofits seeking to form or grow a business across the state of West Virginia.  Law students participating in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Law Clinic have the opportunity to work on a wide range of […]

May 6, 2013

Teaming to Win to Feature Diverse Mix of Speakers

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 […]

April 16, 2013

High-tech industry to show off for state lawmakers

March 11, 2013 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Aspects of West Virginia’s growing high-tech economy will be on full display at the Capitol in Charleston. Monday is Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day, hosted by Industries of the Future-West Virginia and TechConnect West Virginia. TechConnect executive director Anne Barth says the idea is to put a face on the […]

April 16, 2013

Importance Of High-Tech Industries Stressed At WV State Capitol

http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/130311_14495.shtml West Virginia’s high-tech economy was showcased Monday at the state Capitol in Charleston. More than 80 companies, groups and agencies participated in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day, with exhibits set up at the Rotunda. High-tech companies used the event to demonstrate to lawmakers the importance the industries play in the state’s economy. The event was […]

March 28, 2013

2013 Teaming to Win Conference Set

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 […]

March 28, 2013

Innovation Adoption Program Helps Sistersville Manufacturing Company

TechConnect West Virginia’s Innovation Adoption Program (IAP) is helping an award-winning West Virginia manufacturer take its operations to a new level. Uncle Bunk’s is a family-owned specialty food company in Sistersville that manufactures gourmet food products based on old-time Appalachian recipes. Its unique line of “Condiments with a Kick,” which includes sweet pickles, mustard relishes, […]

March 28, 2013

Congressman Rahall Discusses Third District Accelerator Programs

Congressman Nick J. Rahall co-hosted a special community meeting on March 18 as part of the new Third District Accelerator program.  Held at Concord University, the event brought together leaders to hear about this unique opportunity to accelerate business development across southern West Virginia. More than 50 small businesses, elected officials, civic and community organizations, […]

March 22, 2013

Patent Law Changes in Effect–Are You Ready?

Changes in U.S. patent law took effect March 16, 2013.  Learn how this could affect new patent filings, and more, in this posting by Robin S. Levine Stoller, Of Counsel with Steptoe and Johnson PLLC. Robin Levine Stoller focuses her practice in the areas of intellectual property preparation, prosecution and litigation, energy law, and environmental […]