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Who We Are

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) is a division of the West Virginia Development Office and is funded by the State of West Virginia, the United States Small Business Administration, and our Community Colleges and Workforce Investment Board Partners.

What We Do

The WVSBDC promotes economic development through a program of practical, interrelated services, providing assistance to existing small businesses and the emerging entrepreneur. The WVSBDC provides many free services that assist you, the entrepreneur, in your business venture. If you need financial help and/or coaching, then you have come to the right place. You will receive detailed information concerning the following available services from the WVSBDC:

  • Access to Angel Capital through the ACE-Net system
  • Coaching on business startup
  • Coaching on financial matters & developing loan packages
  • Coaching on management and personnel issues
  • Going Into Business in West Virginia (publication - on-line or hard copy)
  • Ombudsman services - help with regulatory matters
  • Sample Business Plan (on-line)
  • Training - on-line or on-site
  • Awards for SBIR/STTR proposal preparation
  • Awards for Small Business Work Force development
  • Women and Minority-Owned Business Database
  • When and Where We are Available
The WVSBDC has 12 centers throughout the state. To contact the center closest to you, click here. The Administrative Office of the WVSBDC may be reached at 1-304-558-2960 or 1-888-982-7232 (Toll Free).  Email us and let the ”Ask Me!” line consultants direct you to services and resources that best match your needs.

Why We are Here

Most of West Virginia’s small businesses have 20 or fewer employees: Small Business is Big Business in West Virginia.
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VISION

To be the business development service that is the cornerstone of economic growth in West Virginia.

MISSION

To provide expert business coaching that increases entrepreneurial success and builds economic prosperity.

Services for Small Business
Services for Small Business

West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) helps individuals start, grow and maintain small businesses in the state.

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