Anyone who thinks that West Virginia is not growing and going strong just doesn’t know all the amazing things that are happening in our state!

This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend a mega informational and networking conference at Oglebay. The event was the second day of the Bridging Innovation Conference, and the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem presentation did not disappoint!

There has never been a better time in West Virginia to move forward with that idea of starting your own business and putting it into action.  

Take the guesswork out of starting a small business and contact our local support, Donna Schramm, Regional Coordinator, Northern Region for the West Virginia Small Business Development Corporation (WVSBDC).  

Donna is our go to person for answering your questions and pointing you in the right direction for starting your small business. 

Got an idea? Is it viable? Run it by Donna! 



Some of the many takeaways I got from the conference to consider:

1.  Look at a problem that needs solving

2.  Can you provide a solution?

3.  Why is your solution better than others?

4.  Do your research 

5.  Follow your passion 

6.  Keep your day job until your “side hustle” becomes more profitable!

7.  Trust yourself and your dream!









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