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November 18, 2016

Green Bank Observatory: World Class Science and Sound Investment

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is considering changes to the operation of the Green Bank Observatory that could jeopardize the future of this iconic scientific installation in Green Bank, West Virginia.  Below is the letter shared by TechConnect with the NSF in support of its continued operation.  Public comments may be sent via email to envcomp-AST-greenbank@nsf.gov […]

September 14, 2016

Impressive Lineup of Leaders To Headline 2016 Women & Technology Conference

Contact:          Anne Barth, anne@techconnectwv.org, (304) 444-2918 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Charleston, W.Va. (September 15, 2016) – More than 20 female business leaders will convene as presenters at the 2016 Women & Technology Conference to share insights and strategies on how women and technology can help revitalize West Virginia’s economy while supporting women […]

September 5, 2016

STEM job survey results may be surprising to some

West Virginia Metronews By Chris Lawrence in News | September 05, 2016  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New survey results indicate more West Virginians work in STEM-related fields than some might believe.

September 2, 2016

New Survey Finds More Than 48,500 Working in STEM Fields in West Virginia in 2015

September 1, 2016 Contact:   Anne Barth, anne@techconnectwv.org, 304-444-2918 Charleston, W.Va. – According to a survey commissioned by TechConnect West Virginia, the West Virginia Department of Commerce found that 48,553 people worked in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields in the state in 2015.  This represents 6.7 percent of the state’s total workforce and […]

August 26, 2016

TechConnect West Virginia announces program for state businesses, entrepreneurs

7 News, WTRF-TV Business opportunities within the Mountain State are about to be scaled up.

June 23, 2016

Manufacturing industry works to diversify West Virginia workforce

Brittany Murray, Staff Writer, Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram June 19, 2016 CLARKSBURG — Today’s workforce has to keep pace with new technology and methods in the manufacturing sector. Dealing in the areas of advanced energy, chemicals and advanced materials, biosciences and biometrics, Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect in Charleston, said today’s manufacturing industry is not the […]

June 2, 2016

TechConnect West Virginia Announces New Officers, Board Member

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 a new member to the group’s Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 term. They include: Chair of the Board:  Thomas A. Vorbach, Member; Steptoe & Johnson PLLC […]

April 18, 2016

Tech Leaders Discuss What’s Next In The State

WV Public Broadcasting April 6, 2016 How to create jobs and grow industry in West Virginia — that was the topic of a forum held Wednesday at the Bridge Valley Community and Technical College’s Advance Technology Center in South Charleston. West Virginia tech industry leaders gathered with representatives from both of the state’s major universities […]

March 14, 2016

Manufacturing, tech, ag, arts at center of economic vision for WV

Op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Sunday, March 13, 2016 By Bill Woodrum, Alissa Novoselick, Anne Barth and Elizabeth Spellman As West Virginia continues to transition its economy, entities across the state are working to build capacity from within our borders, particularly in those sectors focused on innovation. While many people think of the creative economy as […]

November 18, 2015

Innovation is the new frontier in West Virginia

Charleston Gazette-Mail, November 17, 2015 By Anne Barth It is often said that the American frontier was settled by brave men and women who set out on a journey to unknown parts armed only with a Bible and an ax. And that is true. But they also traveled with wagonloads of American ingenuity, and it […]