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Four new entrepreneurial companies join WVU Business Incubator

Four new companies are growing under the wing of the West Virginia University Research Corporation Business Incubator, joining a list of enterprises that hope to bring new jobs and new products to the Mountain State.

WVU Business Incubator and new tenants mentioned in July’s Governor’s report

The WVU Business Incubator, along with it’s four new tenants, were mentioned in Governor Joe Manchin’s Open for Business report for July.

Gwinn: A Leader in West Virginia

Dusty Gwinn, General Manager of the West Virginia University Business Incubator, recently participated in Leadership West Virginia, which is a statewide program to develop, strengthen and connect emerging leaders for the Mountain State, March 26th and 27th in Martinsburg, West Virginia (located in the eastern panhandle). Gwinn is one of 52 individuals to be members of the Leadership Class of 2009, an eight session program designed to stimulate leadership in the state of West Virginia.

Morgantown: A Smart Choice

The Wall Street Journal ran the article “Why College Towns Are Looking Smart”, by Kelly Evans on how college towns seem to be almost recession-proof and good places to look for a job in these tough economic times.

TechConnect West Virginia Conference

Two former tenants of the West Virginia University Business Incubator spoke Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, located in West Virginia’s state capital.

A Real Bright Spot

An excerpt from NBC’s Nightly News with Brian Williams in which Peter Alexander reports on Morgantown’s economic prosperity.

Eastern Panhandle is this week’s location for Leadership WV class

Eastern Panhandle to be location for first Leadership West Virginia Session Of 2009.

Leadership WV Class Announced for 2009

Dusty Gwinn is announced as a nominee for the 19th annual Leadership West Virginia.

Morgantown – The Top of the Low

Vanessa White writes about how despite the recession that’s currently hitting the U.S. and the world, Morgantown, W.V. is holding its own on a national level with the lowest unemployment rate in the nation.

Community Service Activity for January 2009

The WVUBI’s January Community Service activity is a Canned Food Drive for Christian Help, Inc. The canned items will be taken to Christian Help, Inc at the end of the month. The drop-off box is at the back of the Chestnut Ridge Research Building on the 6th floor, labeled “Canned Food Drive.”