Programs and Projects

WV Hive's Programs and Projects

The WV Hive offers a diverse range of programs and projects designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of their journey. Our initiatives include developing and sustaining programs and projects to contribute to our mission of helping aspiring and existing business owners launch and grow successful businesses in the Mountain State. Through these programs and projects, WV Hive clients gain access to a supportive ecosystem that not only helps bring ideas to market but also propels existing businesses to new heights. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, the WV Hive is here to help you succeed.

WV Hive is a partner in the Community + Business Resilience Initiative (CBRI), a collaboration focused on creating conditions for workforce, business, and industry growth in the 21-county ACT Now region through community coaching and planning, site development, and business development services.

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Collegiate Entrepreneurship Support

The WV Hive is proud to offer entrepreneurship services to college students at partner schools in our service area. Our collegiate entrepreneurship program empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. For more information about becoming a collegiate partner, contact Diana Woods at [email protected]

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Communities of Healing is a recovery-to-work ecosystem project designed to spur small business development and employ West Virginians healing from addiction through the growth of social entrepreneurship.

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WV Hive is a partner in The WV Community Development Hub’s HubCAP initiative, a community-led economic development program that supports community teams in designing and implementing community revitalization projects over a multi-year period.

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Ideal Locations and Demand for Commercial Kitchen Space Being Sought

The WV Hive and NRGRDA are seeking the community's input by the end of the year on several aspects of a new Food Business Incubation Hub. We are working to address a significant gap in business support for food entrepreneurs, including the lack of a shared-use licensed commercial kitchen in our region. Additionally, we are searching for a facility in Fayette County, West Virginia, that provides essential kitchen space for the project. Your feedback is vital to ensuring this project meets the needs of our community. Together, we can create a hub for innovation, growth, and success for food entrepreneurs in Southern West Virginia.

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PATTERN represents a collaborative, regional approach to accelerating the outdoor and manufacturing industry within the New River Gorge, leveraging West Virginia’s knowledge of outdoor recreation, heritage, and craftmanship to create manufacturing opportunities. PATTERN is an NRGRDA Initiative.

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