Small Communities, Big Solutions Conference

Virtual

Each year, the Alliance for Economic Development of Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub, and Coalfield Development team up to shine a spotlight on southern West Virginia, by hosting the Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. This event showcases all the successes and highlights what is working across the southern part of the […]

Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop

Virtual

Click here to register   Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business. This two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s […]

Outdoor Recreation Pitch

Virtual

The Morris L. Hayhurst Launchlab & ADVENTURE WEST VIRGINIA will be hosting the 2nd annual Outdoor Recreation pitch competition. This competition is an exciting opportunity for innovators to pitch their product or service in the outdoor recreation, adventure, or tourism industries to a panel of professional judges. Applications will open on October 22, and close […]

Communities of Healing Winter 2021 Gathering

Communities of Healing participants, partners and others gather to celebrate!  For a detailed agenda, click  COH Winter Gathering Agenda To register to attend in person, click here. To register to attend virtually, click here.        

Get Started: a CO.STARTERS Workshop

Virtual

Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture Cost $29.95 Click here to register. Built on the CO.STARTERS model, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback, and define next steps. Whether just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or […]

Which Business Structure is Right for You

Virtual

To register for the free event, click here. Join the WV Hive and Xavier Staggs to discuss how to choose your business structure. He will go over what needs to be considered while choosing that structure. He will also go over the advantages and disadvantages to different structures, as well as answer questions like, "Can […]

Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop

Virtual

Click here to register   Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business. This two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s […]

Get Started: a CO.STARTERS Workshop

Virtual

Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture Cost $29.95 Click here to register. Built on the CO.STARTERS model, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback, and define next steps. Whether just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or […]

Financing Friday | Financing Your Busines

Virtual

Lack of capital is one of the top barriers to starting or expanding a business.  Financing isn’t always simple, but you don’t need to be a rocket surgeon to figure it out.   The different SBA Loan Guarantees, Microloans, and other sources of funding for your business will be covered in the webinar.  Let SBA walk […]

Refocus: A CO.STARTERS Workshop

Virtual

Click here to register   Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop. Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business. This two–hour virtual workshop will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and learn how to meet your customer’s […]

Communities of Healing Virtual Open House

Virtual

Be part of the solution by creating a recovery-friendly workplace! Hear from the partners and participants of Communities of Healing. You will hear from Communities of Healing partners and how this program can impact you, your communities and others. Partners include: Fruits of Labor, WV Hive, WVS Courses and Region One Workforce Development Board. A […]

Choosing the Best Legal Structure

Virtual

You need to register your business at the federal level.  The most important decision will be choosing the best legal structure.   You can do this yourself!  We examine the advantages and disadvantages of each legal form and how it impacts your personal liability, taxes, and costs.  We’ll also walk you through the business registration process […]