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ECONOMIC BOOM HAPPENING IN W.VA.
Companies pledge huge investments and
the creation of several hundred – or more – jobs

West Virginia attracts new manufacturing with the announcements by two large out-of-state companies that they will open facilities in Mason and Kanawha counties, creating several hundred good-paying jobs in the Mountain State in steel production and green technology.
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Our time is now, fellow West Virginians
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Marshall University President Brad D. Smith believes West Virginia is on the move. Recent economic successes and the transformational change he sees underway across the state are causes for optimism. It's time, says the philanthropist, former Intuit CEO, Marshall alumnus and native son, for all West Virginians to see the opportunity – and seize it.
RCBI helps company earn ISO registration

Tri-State Coating and Machine Co., an industrial manufacturer in Cabell County, is building a new facility to accommodate its expanding operations. Learn more about the company and how RCBI's assistance with ISO 9000 registration enabled the business to secure new contracts in industries, including the oil and gas sector and even nuclear energy.
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Industry veteran and RCBI grad joins team

RCBI is responding to the changing needs of area manufacturers by expanding its career skills programs and customized training initatives. Now RCBI has added another industry pro to its veteran team of trainers. Meet Steve Nelson and learn how he will help RCBI deliver industry focused training to meet the growing demand for skilled labor.
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Interns gain real-world experience at RCBI

Internships at RCBI are hands-on opportunities in entrepreneurial and manufacturing support. Thanks to two innovative partnerships with Marshall University's College of Business and College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, students learn by doing, working directly with entrepreneurs and manufacturers to innovate. Meet two of our newest interns.
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RCBI adds full-color, multi-material 3D printer

We combine our extensive line of 3D printers and more than 700 years of combined technical expertise to help entrepreneurs, small businesses – and even major manufacturers such as Toyota and Northrop Grumman – leverage this emerging technology. RCBI recently added the most versatile piece of additive manufacturing technology yet to our stable of 3D printers.
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Maker/STEM camps receive financial boost

Our popular series of maker camps earned renewed financial backing from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, a national foundation to engage young people in manufacturing and encourage them to consider careers in the industry. The organization has partnered with RCBI for several years to introduce middle and high school students to manufacturing through hands-on STEM activities.
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Robotics, drone teams to compete Feb 12-13

Save the dates! RCBI is joining with the West Virginia Robotics Alliance and the NASA IV&V Education Resource Center to present a VEX IQ Robotics Competition Feb. 12 and a RAD Drone Competition Feb. 13 in Huntington. Student teams will compete for a chance to advance to the state tournaments in both events.

U P C O M I N G-- E V E N T S
Feb. 1: SBA Services & Programs
noon to 12:45 p.m. online
Overview of assistance available to people who want to start or grow a business. More information

Feb. 8: Can My Business Idea Work?
noon to 12:30 p.m. online
Professionals at the U.S. Small Business Administration will help answer your questions. More information

Feb. 8: WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Meeting
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. online
A gathering to connect and identify opportunities for improvement in aiding entrepreneurs across the state. More information

Feb. 10: Leadership Skills in TImes of Change:
Moving on from Covid
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. online
Transitioning beyond Covid and into a world changed by the pandemic requires a fresh look and some re-tooling of our leadership skills. This WV Women’s Center-sponsored interactive session will suggest ways forward. More information
Feb. 11: Financing Your Business
noon to 1 p.m. online
Professionals explain different SBA loan guarantees, microloans and other sources of funding for your business. More information

Feb. 12: VEX IQ Robotics Competition
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Tri-State Airport
Robotics teams from across West Virginia and beyond compete for a chance to advance to the state tournament. More information

Feb. 13: RAD Drone Competition
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huntington Tri-State Airport
Student groups demonstrate their computer programming and flying skills by maneuvering drones through a series of obstacles.

Feb. 22: Recordkeeping Basics
noon to 12:45 p.m. online
This SBA event will focus on recordkeeping requirements essential for every small business. More information