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February 15, 2024 | Volume 3, Issue 23 | |
Think WV BusinessLink First | |
Chart courtesy of Commerce Institute: Data from the US Census Bureau shows a record-breaking 5,481,437 new businesses were started in 2023. The onset of the pandemic in 2020 has driven a surge in new business creation, so the number of new businesses is trending up. |
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Celebrating Black History Month and West Virginia's Entrepreneurs | It may not seem like it, but the days are getting longer. We may be in the dead of winter here in West Virginia, but at Rural Development February is when things really start to heat up. Funding award announcements and learning opportunities are just a few of the things lined up for your Rural Development Team this month. | | | |
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,193 New WV Business Registrations for January of 2024 | Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month of January 2024. | | | |
AFN Annual Gathering - Appalachia Funders Network - Registration Now Open For The 2024 Annual Gathering | The Network’s Gathering is an invigorating deep dive into current topics that affect our work as funders. It is also a chance to invest in existing relationships with your peers and welcome newer members. This multi-day convening features a combination of workshops to build funders’ skills, panels featuring current work of our region’s funders and practitioners, and targeted presentations such as by federal staff. A Program Planning Team comprised of AFN members creates a dynamic menu of blended learning. | | | | |
Nucor to highlight contracting opportunities during expo | The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center, Advantage Valley and the West Virginia Development Office are offering another in their series of supply chain expo to connect businesses in the metalworking and related industries. | | | |
2024 Guy Peduto Award Nominations Now Open | The family of the late Guy Peduto would like to honor his memory by annually recognizing a practitioner who has made great contributions to the development of businesses in West Virginia. | | | |
RESOURCE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | |
To view the full calendar of events on WV BusinessLink click here | |
To submit your events on WV BusinessLink click here | |
Episode 104: Parker Klein Shares Memorable Wisdom. | |
Featured Episode: Saran Nurse: Thriving as an Entrepreneur in Urban America. | |
Featured Episode: Josh Lewis founder of Grind Time Creative and Grind Time Training. |
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Featured Episode: Joshua Fowler with Black Cat MMA.
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Your window into wonderful #WestVirginia, sharing news and #opportunities from #AlmostHeaven #YesWV. | |
The daily304’s Innovators and Entrepreneurs helps you stay connected with the people who shape West Virginia. | |
The daily304’s What Makes You Wonderful podcast uncovers the wonders that make West Virginia truly extraordinary. | |
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Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case, CEO of Revolution.
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Have a podcast for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Mountain State and would like to be listed on WV BusinessLink? Contact our Program Coordinator, Mark Burdette, at mark.d.burdette@wv.gov for more information. | |
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National Entrepreneurship Week - February 10-17, 2024
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National Inventors Day - February 11, 2024
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Super LVIII - February 11, 2024
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WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Call - February 13, 2024
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Valentine's Day - February 14, 2024
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Presidents' Day - February 19, 2024
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National Leadership Day - February 20, 2024
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Last Day of the 2nd Session of the 86th Legislature - March 9, 2024
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Bridging Innovation Week - April 8-11, 2024 - Huntington, WV
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National Small Business Week - April 28 - May 4, 2024
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SBA Awards WV District - Tentative Dates - May 7 or May 8, 2024
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SBA SBIR/STTR Road Tour - May 17, 2024 - Huntington, WV
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Export resources for small business | |
JUST ADDED: The WV FBLA is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. To express interest click here to apply. | |
JUST ADDED: NRGRDA and WV Hive are now hiring a PATTERN Coordinator to perform high-level professional work related to the development and implementation of the PATTERN textile innovation space. Click to Apply. | |
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Do you have any positions available? Contact us to have them posted here!
Interested in living and working in Almost Heaven? Then say "YES" to a career in West Virginia. Learn more about Jobcase.com/WV.
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Please email your ideas to our Program Coordinator, Mark Burdette, at
mark.d.burdette@wv.gov or feel free to call me directly at 304-352-4156.
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