a service of the WV Small Business Development Center

a division of the WV Dept. of Economic Development

February 28, 2024 | Volume 3, Issue 25

Think WV BusinessLink First

Mark Burdette, EDP

Program Coordinator

WV BusinessLink

Direct: 304-352-4156

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FEATURED BLOGS

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

EVENTS

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

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

PODCASTS

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

Featured Episode: Jarrett Banks with Xclusive Movers.

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 ​ext​raordinary.

Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case, CEO of Revolution.



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.

DATES TO REMEMBER

• International Women's Day - March 8, 2024
• Last Day of the 2nd Session of the 86th Legislature - March 9, 2024
• 8th Annual Minority Business Expo - April 4, 2024
• Bridging Innovation Week - April 8-11, 2024 - Huntington, WV
• Spring 2024 Pitch Southern WV Competition - April 23, 2024 5:30pm to 8:00pm
• National Small Business Week - April 28 - May 4, 2024
• SBA Awards WV District - Tentative Dates - May 7 or May 8, 2024
• SBA SBIR/STTR Road Tour - May 17, 2024 - Huntington, WV

STATE RESOURCES

ECOSYSTEM JOB BOARDS

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.

WV ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM

You're invited to attend The WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem call on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.

You must register to attend.

To learn more about how to get involved click here.

Also, connect with us online on our LinkedIn Group.

View WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Monthly Calls by Month

• September 2023
• October 2023
• November 2023
• December 2023
• January 2024
• February 2024

View Most Recent WV Entrepreneurship Call Recap

Do you have an idea or something to include in this email?

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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