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July 16, 2012

TechConnectWV Presents at EDA Regional Conference

Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect West Virginia, participated in a panel discussion at the EDA Regional Conference in Philadelphia on July 11, 2012.  Excerpts from her presentation follow. West Virginia is well known as an energy state with vast natural resources and great scenic beauty, a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, and soon I hope […]

July 12, 2012

TechConnecWV, the Allegheny Conference, & URS Corporation Partner to Support NETL

     TechConnectWV has signed a subcontract with URS Corporation, an international engineering and technical firm, to provide support services in regional outreach and technology transfer as part of the firm’s work on behalf of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).      TechConnectWV will partner with the Allegheny Conference, a non-profit economic development organization based in […]

July 12, 2012

TechConnectWV Recognized by National Chamber Foundation

     TechConnectWV’s efforts to align existing resources and leverage assets are paying off, and are also being recognized!  A June 11, 2012 post (listed below) from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation recognizes TechConnectWV, along with INNOVA and MATRIC, for assisting in the growth of the state’s STEM workforce. U.S. Chamber – Enterprising […]

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

STaR Symposium Features NSF Director

The Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Dr. Subra Suresh, addressed participants at the Science, Technology and Research Symposium in April and praised the EPSCoR program as critical to the success of the country, noting that “good ideas come from everywhere.” The NSF’s role is to create knowledge and sustain research, and Dr. Suresh […]

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 […]