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March 11, 2024 | Volume 3, Issue 26 | |
Think WV BusinessLink First | |
Stephen Rhon Starks, Publisher of West Virginia Beacon Digest and Originator of Multifest, Dies at Age 70 - Black By God | Obituary from Keller Funeral Home Stephen Rhon Starks, 70, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, of a heart attack after suffering for several years from a variety of medical issues. Stephen was born on April 20, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Benjamin and Nancy Starks. | | | |
Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs this International Women's Day | International Women’s Day is a day of celebration–of honor and recognition for women across the globe. This day is particularly important for women in the workforce and female entrepreneurs who have overcome countless challenges and barriers to succeed in the careers of their choice. | | | |
Returning Home for Good - WV Living Magazine | Doug Gerwig on coming home to family and food in West Virginia. | | | |
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,384 New WV Business Registrations for February of 2024 | Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month of February 2024. The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,384 new businesses statewide during the month of February according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Calhoun County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of seven new business registrations, a 3.02% increase. The Secretary of State’s Business Division reported that Wyoming, Lincoln, Wayne and Mineral County also experienced notable growth during the month. | | | |
RESOURCE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | |
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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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Episode One: You Call That Art? |
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Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case, CEO of Revolution.
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Elsewhere Alpha is a weekly podcast that explores ways to attract private capital outside of the major hubs like NY, CA, and MA in places like WV. | |
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. | |
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. | |
- March is Women's History Month
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National SBDC Day - March 20, 2024
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8th Annual Minority Business Expo - April 4, 2024 - Ranson, WV
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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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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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