West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC)

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Foot Solutions Morgantown
on its recent ribbon cutting and grand opening!

06/05/2026

Inspired by the Appalachian folklore of his youth, Matt Tolliver wanted to create a fun, unique attraction that focused on personal connection and bringing people together. He partnered with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) for the financial coaching and guidance needed to turn that vision into Cryptid Mountain Miniature Golf in Morgantown.

Watch the video below/here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyW3RbQccV0

Read the companion blog: https://wvsbdc.com/cryptid-mountain-mini-golf-brings-west-virginia-folklore-to-life-with-wv-sbdc-support/

Inspired by the Appalachian folklore of his youth, Matt Tolliver wa...

06/04/2026

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) attended Powering Appalachia: Funding for Rural Small Businesses yesterday morning in Parkersburg. The event was hosted by the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council in partnership with the SBA West Virginia District and focused on expanding access to capital and fueling economic growth across the region.

06/04/2026

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) is pleased to welcome Bruce Harrison to its team of experienced business coaches. Harrison will be based at the WV SBDC’s Potomac Highlands Center in Keyser and serve entrepreneurs and small business owners across Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton and Tucker counties.

Read more: wvsbdc.com/the-west-virginia-small-business-development-center-names-bruce-harrison-as-the-new-business-coach-for-the-potomac-highlands-center

06/03/2026

Last week, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), City of Charleston, WV officials, Charleston Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce and community members came together for a celebratory ribbon-cutting at Ursus Brew Works, a veteran-owned pub in downtown Charleston.

Congratulations to owner Jason Martin on this milestone; we are proud to support you in your small business journey!

Would you like assistance in starting or growing your own business? Become a WV SBDC client: wvsbdc.com

06/03/2026

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) had the opportunity to attend the Governor's Export Awards yesterday. We want to congratulate ALL of the businesses recognized for their achievements in international export sales, including one of our clients, Mountain State K9, a first-time honoree!

(📷: Mountain State K9 owners Jacob and Emily Morgan, center, with WV SBDC State Director Will Miller, left, and Business Coach Steve Roberts, right)

06/02/2026

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration West Virginia District Office to learn more about the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition on June 5, 2026, at 12 PM.

More information & registration available here: https://www.sba.gov/event/84754

06/01/2026

🔍 Employers, ready to find top talent? Register for the WorkForce WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair on June 3 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. and connect with job seekers statewide. https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/8e597232-3066-4c1c-b0b6-9983d06b989e/monthly-statewide-virtual-job-fair-june-2026/organization

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Tweety's Tykes on their opening!

Watch the video segment below from WCHS Eyewitness News.

Accessible childcare is a workforce issue. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) partnered with Wonderschool to create West Virginia Tri-Share to increase access to affordable childcare by establishing new profitable childcare businesses, helping existing childcare providers operate more efficiently and allowing employers to recruit and retain workers by offsetting childcare costs.

Learn more: https://www.wonderschool.com/corp/west-virginia-trishare

One thing that makes Tweedy’s Tikes unique is its flexibility for parents who work nights and weekends.

05/29/2026

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers 90+ free, on-demand courses and many live virtual events each month on topics such as social media, government contracts, sales, and customer service that are pertinent to small business owners.

💥BONUS 💥 Complete two courses, and you'll unlock the application for a $10k grant opportunity!

Join here 👉 bit.ly/WVSBDC-Verizon-Training