NEWS RELEASE September 17, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – With the goal of recognizing leadership in innovation and technology-based business development in West Virginia, TechConnect West Virginia presented its Spirit of Innovation Awards on September 10, 2018 to Associate State Superintendent of West Virginia Schools Kathy D’Antoni, Progressive Industries and Greenbrier Technical Services, during a special […]
Pitching Angel Investors: What To Expect, How To Prepare Presentations by: Eric Dobson, CEO, Angel Capital Group Scott Ewing, COO, Angel Capital Group Workshop Presentations: TechConnectWV_Sep2018_Combined_Brief_Distribution_Part1 TechConnectWV_Sep2018_Combined_Brief_Distribution_Part2 TechConnectWV_Sep2018_Combined_Brief_Distribution_Part3 TechConnectWV_Sep2018_Combined_Brief_Distribution_Part4 Heuristics_ACG-TCWV How to Get to a WOW_ACG-TCWV This event was a unique opportunity to learn how angel investors select – and de-select – entrepreneurs and […]
by Anne Barth, Executive Director, TechConnect West Virginia I had the wonderful opportunity earlier this week to address the students attending the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship on the campus of West Virginia University. This group of extremely bright and motivated young people is learning all about what it takes to start and launch a business. […]
The Register-Herald Reporter By Jordan Nelson TechConnect West Virginia and the West Virginia Hive’s Common Grounds Project are partnering to conduct five business pitch competitions across 12 southern West Virginia counties with efforts of advancing entrepreneurship and spurring job creation. Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect West Virginia, said TechConnect and its member organizations are excited to […]
NEWS RELEASE June 25, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.VA. – With the goal of advancing entrepreneurship and spurring job creation, TechConnect West Virginia and the West Virginia Hive’s Common Grounds Project have partnered to conduct five business pitch competitions across twelve southern West Virginia counties. “TechConnect and its member organizations are excited to support the Hive’s business […]
NEWS RELEASE June 26, 2018 Charleston, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia, a non-profit organization working to advance innovation-based economic development and growth in West Virginia, recently announced its new slate of officers and new members to the group’s Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term. They include: Chair of the Board: Michele O’Connor, Investment Manager, […]
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The Women & Technology Conference, an initiative of TechConnectWV, addresses the under-representation of women in fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The conference aims to encourage women involved in technology education and research, private enterprises, the public sector, investing, and entrepreneurship.
by John Mark Shaver STAFF WRITER June 6, 2018 The Exponent-Telegram FAIRMONT — Hoping to attract new capital to West Virginia, TechConnect West Virginia held a seminar Wednesday morning to help regional entrepreneurs and companies strengthen their investment pitches. The workshop was held at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center as part of TechConnect’s NextUp […]
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day at the State Capitol will take place on Thursday, March 1, 2018. This year’s event will feature more than 50 exhibits representing entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as the organizations that support them across the state. TechConnect West Virginia and the TransTech Energy Business Development Program are pleased to host […]