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January 5, 2024 | Volume 3, Issue 19 | |
Think WV BusinessLink First | |
Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! The purpose of this survey is to get valuable feedback from our subscribers that receive the WV BusinessLink newsletter. Our goal is to get better and provide quality content that is meaningful to the two audiences we serve (Entrepreneurs and Resource Partners). Please take a moment to complete the survey. It only takes less than 3 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your time in helping us improve our ongoing communications to our supporters. The survey will be active through January 31, 2024. | |
URGENT NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS: Beware of 2024 Annual Report Solicitations from Third Parties | Annual reports can be filed online at Business4WV.gov starting on January 1, 2024 for $25. | | | |
Advantage Valley's Meet the Entrepreneur! | Sam Perry's journey into entrepreneurship began with a fervent passion for tabletop wargaming, an enthusiasm that led him to embark on the creation of Tabletop Stronghold, a venture that has since carved its niche in the market of high-quality, handcrafted model cases and MDF kits. | | | |
Strategic Moves: How The Adventure Guild Game Shop Leveled Up with PCAP | Nestled in Tucker County's Thomas, The Adventure Guild Game Shop has transformed an old bank building into a gaming haven. Founded by Jason and Angie Downs, the shop caters to board game enthusiasts of all levels, boasting private gaming rooms and a Game Café. | | | |
Impact Storytelling for Effective Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development | A lot is changing in the world of entrepreneurship-led economic development; from utilizing AI to increase capacity to a multitude of professional development opportunities. However, one topic kept resurfacing as we connected with affiliates and partners over the year: what's the best way to measure... | | | |
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The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship (GSE) fosters innovation, critical thinking, and a growth mindset while expanding students’ confidence and professional network.
Apply online before March 22, 2024
Where: Marshall University When: July 7-21, 2024
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ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region's Middle and High School Students | ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region's Middle and High School Students | | | |
WVEE Subcommittee Participation | |
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The WVEE Subcommittee Initiative is underway, with several lead organizations actively seeking participants to support needs sensing, thought partnership, and action planning around the following topics:
- Arts Entrepreneurship
- Capital
- Government & Regulatory Support
- Talent/Workforce
- Youth Entrepreneurship
Interested in lending your voice to a subcommittee? Complete our interest form below to be connected to a lead organization.
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WV Hive Network announces award winners | The West Virginia Hive Network presented 10 awards to entrepreneurs and partners at its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony last week at the Historic Black Knight Country Club. | | |
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Secretary Warner begins public education effort on new federal reporting requirements for WV businesses | WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is launching a public education campaign to assist West Virginia businesses with navigating a new federal requirement that took effect on January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a federal (not state) law that requires most businesses to file specific “Beneficial Ownership Information” (BOI) through an online portal operated by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The information will not be publicly available but will be shared with law enforcement when or if requested. | | | |
Gov. Jim Justice Announces West Virginia Partnership with LG to Boost Economic Development | |
LG says entrepreneurship, renewable energy, healthcare will blossom from West Virginia presence - WV MetroNews | West Virginia officials welcomed an investment by LG, the international tech and electronics powerhouse. The investment is described as a strategic initiative to grow new business ventures in West Virginia and advance the development of technologies for renewable energy, healthcare, and industries of the future. | | | |
LG proposes bringing an idea factory to West Virginia - WV MetroNews | LG NOVA says it is 'building new ventures to tackle world challenges, bring positive change and create a better life.' The investment is described as a strategic initiative to grow new business ventures in West Virginia and advance the development of technologies for renewable energy, healthcare, and industries of the future. | | | |
Michele O'Connor Assumes Helm of INNOVA Commercialization, An Initiative of The High Technology Foundation | Longtime West Virginia entrepreneur assistance veteran Michele O'Connor assumed the role of Director of INNOVA Commercialization on August 1st, continuing her and the organization's mission of supporting and commercializing new ventures in the Mountain State and beyond. | | | |
Benedum Foundation Provides $150,000 Grant For Country Roads Angel Network | Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN), West Virginia's first accredited angel investment network, today announced it has been awarded a two-year grant totaling $150,000 from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation that will support CRAN's efforts to assist West Virginia entrepreneurs who can benefit from mentoring and early-stage investments to develop their businesses. | | | |
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) | |
RBDG is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. Programmatic activities are separated into enterprise or opportunity type grant activities. | |
RESOURCE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | |
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Kauffman Fast Trac Class
Advantage Valley Faster WV
January 25 - February 15, 2024
Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Register Now
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Register today for The Hub's upcoming Small Town Development Day at the WV State Capitol on Monday, February 5, 2024. Register Now | |
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Episode 101: Larry Ambrose Shares Resolute Wisdom.
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Featured Episode: Dr. Kristi Williams Dumas on Thriving as an Entrepreneur in Appalachia. | |
Featured Episode: Jason Tartt, founder of Appalachian Gold Foods. |
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Featured Episode: Best of 2023: Rhetoric - Competitive Advantage.
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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 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe.
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