daily304 - Episode 03.17.24

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Don’t miss out on this year’s Bridging Innovation Week next month in Huntington. Learn how the WV SBDC can help you achieve your dream of running a small business. And find more resources through WV BusinessLink…#YesWV…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV ESHIP ECOSYSTEM – This year’s Bridging Innovation Week takes place April 8-11 in Huntington. Don’t miss out on the state’s premier ​entrepreneurship event. 

The annual symposium ​advances entrepreneurship-led economic ​development by providing connection and education ​to business owners, current and prospective ​entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur serving ​organizations (ESOs) throughout West Virginia.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, this is ​the place to explore entrepreneurship opportunities ​in the Mountain State. 

Don’t delay … register today!

Register now:

https://wveshipecosystem.org/

#2 – From WV SBDC – Are you thinking of starting your own businesses, or do you want to grow your existing business? The West Virginia Small Business Development Center can help!

Check out some of the local entrepreneurs who have worked with WV SBDC business coaches to realize their dreams. Small businesses like a shoe store in Morgantown, an outdoor adventure resort in Harpers Ferry, or a restaurant in Hinton…and even an EMS crew in Moorefield. 

Watch the video of success stories and contact the WV SBDC to find out how you can become one of those successes!

Watch the video:

https://wvsbdc.com/updates/success-stories/

 

#3 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – If you’re interested in Bridging Innovation Week, you’ll want to learn more about the host of this innovative event.

West Virginia BusinessLink is a supportive platform that connects entrepreneurs and small business owners to a network of local, regional, and statewide resource partners to foster innovation, growth, and prosperity.

The founding partners of West Virginia BusinessLink include the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, West Virginia Department of Economic Development, and the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.

WV BusinessLink’s network resource partners provide a wide range of business-related services, including Business Planning, Loans/Financing, Marketing/Sales and more.

Learn more:

https://wvbusinesslink.com/

 

Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304.

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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.