a service of the WV Small Business Development Center
a division of the WV Dept. of Economic Development
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February 28, 2024 | Volume 3, Issue 25 | |
Think WV BusinessLink First | |
Hi there,
Me again, Mark Burdette from WV BusinessLink. Hope you are having a great week so far. Here is your weekly dose of business news and things you need to know across the great state of West Virginia. Enjoy!
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Thanks for reading. Onward and Upward!
Mark
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Mark Burdette, EDP
Program Coordinator
WV BusinessLink
Direct: 304-352-4156
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Best and Worst States to Start a Business in 2024 (Research) | A record 5.5 million entrepreneurs launched new businesses in 2023, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This marks the third consecutive year an historic number of Americans decided to take a leap of faith and go out on their own in the business world. West Virginia ranks 43rd. | | | |
New Funding Window to Open in March for USDA Broadband Program | |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is inviting loan and grant applications from organizations to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas in West Virginia. Program webinar will take place on March 6 for interested applicants. | |
RESOURCE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | |
To view the full calendar of events on WV BusinessLink click here | |
To submit your events on WV BusinessLink click here | |
Webinar Series
Supply Chain Elements
5-Session Webinar Series
WVU Industrial Extension
Feb. 29: Session 5
The Future of the Supply Chain
Noon - 1:00pm
Presented By: Adam Lough with Orchard Street Solutions
Attendees must register for each session individually.
Other Events
New River Gorge Outdoor Industry Meet Up
Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative
March 6, 2024
Starting at 5:00pm w/networking
6:00pm - 8:15pm Main Program
Gaines Estate Pavilion
Fayetteville, WV
RSVP
Tri-State MetalTech Expo
March 8, 2024
Huntington, WV
Registration is open. Reserve your table today at www.mfg.marshall.edu/metaltech
Federal Community Development Funding Training
WV Hub
Bridgeport Conference Center
March 20-21, 2024
Register by March 7, 2024
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Other Events cont.
Growing Your Business Through a Culture of Service by Zingtrain
WV Hive
March 25-26, 2024
Tamarack Conference Center
Social Media Marketing with Brianna Duckworth | Lunch & Learn
WV Hive
March 27, 2024 12pm to 1pm
Register Now
Focus Forward: West Virginia's Digital Destiny
WVPEC and Benedum Foundation
March 27, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Register Now
Spring 2024 Pitch Southern WV Competition
WV Hive & WVU Tech Launch Lab
April 23, 2024 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Stay tuned for more info
Food and Beverage Producers
Advantage Valley
April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm
Valley Park Conference Center
Register Now
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Episode 105: J.B. Chaykowsky Shares Transformative Wisdom. | |
Featured Episode: Saran Nurse: Thriving as an Entrepreneur in Urban America. | |
Featured Episode: James Carnes, co-founder of Iconic Air |
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Featured Episode: Jarrett Banks with Xclusive Movers.
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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. | |
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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International Women's Day - March 8, 2024
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Last Day of the 2nd Session of the 86th Legislature - March 9, 2024
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8th Annual Minority Business Expo - April 4, 2024
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Bridging Innovation Week - April 8-11, 2024 - Huntington, WV
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Spring 2024 Pitch Southern WV Competition - April 23, 2024 5:30pm to 8:00pm
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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. | |
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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WV ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM | |
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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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