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In West Virginia, there is a deep and broad talent base of STEM scholars and scientists working at dozens of highly respected public and private institutions of higher education. Collectively their work and expertise is equal to the productivity of a large research university. Predominately, these Mountain State institutions focus on teaching, but their faculty […]
Five applicants have been selected by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to receive funding and technical assistance to create new angel investment funds that will invest in small businesses in the Appalachian Region. ARC is providing $235,000 in grants to stimulate capital formation by the selected applicants, which, along with the technical assistance underwritten by […]
The Southern West Virginia Rural Jobs Accelerator targets the nine (9) southernmost counties of West Virginia – Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Logan, Mingo and Wyoming. It is a partnership of five key organizations that have existing strengths and capabilities to assist businesses and to accelerate success: Marshall University Research Corporation, Robert C. Byrd Institute […]
Walhonde Tools, Inc. manufactures and markets patented tube and pipe alignment tools to heavy industrial construction projects. The company produces and markets 10 patented precision tube and pipe fitting tools for the power, pulp & paper, petro-chemical, food and drug processing and shipbuilding and repair industries worldwide. Based in South Charleston, W.Va., Walhonde is one […]
The West Virginia Capital Access Program (WVCAP) received $13.1 million through State Small Business Credit Initiative funding. The funds provide a new source of capital to West Virginia businesses. The program rolled out in January 2012 and has already approved over $6.4 million to West Virginia businesses! The average amount invested or lent to these […]
Keynote Speaker, NASA Astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger Leaders from around the state and region attended TechConnect West Virginia’s first Women In Technology: A Formula for Success conference, held October 18-19 at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling. The event highlighted the challenges and opportunities for women in the STEM fields and featured the stories of […]
NASA Astronaut Encourages Women to Shoot for the Stars By Sarah Harmon, The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register More than 100 women from all sectors of the technology field gathered at Oglebay Resort and Conference center Thursday afternoon to be inspired by a woman who has followed her dreams all the way to space. Astronaut Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger […]
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger By Glynis Board October 22, 2012 · A female astronaut who recently spent time in the International Space Station landed in Wheeling to discuss the importance of mentoring new business leaders, especially women. In an effort to serve the non-profit’s mission of diversifying the state’s economy and promoting economic prosperity and high-paying jobs, TechConnectWV recently brought […]
Column in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, October 14, 2012 By: Anne Barth Did you know that women own somewhere around 50 percent of all small businesses, but when it comes to creating high-tech startups, they are still in the single digits? Or that less than 10 percent of venture-backed companies have female co-founders, despite research suggesting […]
Dr. Claudia Rankins, Program Officer with the National Science Foundation, recently delivered remarks on the campus of West Virginia State University, urging students to consider STEM fields as a major. Citing a 2010 Urban Institute study, she discussed what is needed for STEM success: Students—must have research opportunities, academic support, mentors, and bridge programs Faculty—need […]