For brides, finding the perfect wedding dress should be one of the most exciting parts of planning their big day. “This is the most important gown you’ll ever wear,” entrepreneur Karley Morris said. “It’s a timestamp of a memory. Unfortunately, over time, …
When Pamela Dunlap went fly fishing for the first time in November 2013, she never expected it would later change her life. “What started as trying something new quickly became a passion that brought me peace, confidence, friendships and a deeper …
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), together with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) WV District Office officials, recognized the state winners of the 2026 Small Business Week Awards during a ceremony at the Robert H. …
With support from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), entrepreneur Michelle Hill turned a taste for chocolate-covered cherries into a fruitful small business. For Michelle Hill, founder of Barboursville-based Tibbenham Chocolates …
As an entrepreneur and small business owner, it is important to evaluate your marketing practices and outreach goals on a consistent basis. Social media is an accessible and effective tool you can use to interact with the general public. Online platforms …
Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task even to established small businesses. In fact, it is one of the most requested areas of assistance that West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) coaches receive. “I would estimate 90% …
This weekend, once the turkey and pumpkin pie has been eaten, millions of shoppers will hit the stores looking for bargains that will make the perfect gifts. The big box stores might still dominate Black Friday, but on Saturday, you have a chance to show …
Starting and growing a business can be one of the most rewarding — and challenging — experiences of your life. Whether you’re just beginning to shape your dream or looking to expand your existing business, you don’t have to go it alone. That’s where the …
August 12, 2025 Join us for a Manufacturer and Entrepreneur Roundtable on August 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (1657 East Fourth Avenue, Williamson, WV). This free event is hosted by the Mingo County …
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center, together with Small Business Administration WV District Office officials, recognized winners of the 2025 Small Business Week Awards at a ceremony in Fairmont last month. Award recipients spoke of their …
January 21, 2025 The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) is hiring! Do you have the skills, drive and dedication to serve as a coach to the small business community in #YesWV? Then this role may be right for you. As a division of the …
Thinking of starting your own small business? It takes more than just an idea and a can-do attitude. Financial stability is key to determining whether your business will succeed or fail. And, one critical aspect of financial stability is having a good …
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