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Thank you for your interest in innovation-based economic development in West Virginia. We hope you join us in celebrating the state's technology sector and in working towards a more robust and diverse economy across the Mountain State.

​TechConnect Partners With Generation West Virginia and NOVA West Virginia to Strengthen the State’s Tech Workforce​

TechConnect is pleased to announce a new partnership with Generation West Virginia, which hosts the Career Connector Program. Through this collaboration, the Career Connector program will serve as the designated job board for TechConnect West Virginia’s partners, providing a centralized platform for tech employers to share job opportunities and connect with qualified candidates. This partnership, sponsored by NOVA West Virginia, is designed to streamline the hiring process for tech companies while expanding access to career opportunities across the state.

“At TechConnect, our mission is to cultivate and strengthen West Virginia’s innovation economy,” said Ariana Shives, Executive Director of TechConnect. “This partnership with Generation WV connects talented West Virginians with thriving companies, building industries one opportunity at a time. We’re excited to see the impact of this job board statewide.”

To view or post jobs, visit the site by clicking here.

TechConnect Launches Tech Trailblazers Speaker Series With the goal of highlighting women and minorities in the technology fields, TechConnect has launched the Tech Trailblazers Speaker Series. The inaugural event will take place virtually at 1pm on Wednesday, April 23rd and features Lindsey Clagg, a lead engineer with Booz Allen Hamilton in Huntington. Her presentation, “You’re Allowed to Take Up Space”, will focus on Imposter Syndrome: how someone develops it and tangible ways to overcome it. Throughout their lives, women are conditioned to step back in the name of fitting in or being perceived as cooperative even if it is to a fault. Clagg’s goal is to empower women to assert themselves, know they earned that seat at the table, and they might actually hold some of the most valuable input in the room. For more information, or to register, click here. ​ TechConnect to Host Three Informative, Inspiring Workshops During WVEE Annual Conference Apr. 29 ​ TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with INNOVA and the WV High Technology Foundation, will host three expert panels on Tuesday, April 29 as part of the West Virginia Entrepreneur Ecosystem Conference during Bridging Innovation Week. The “Unlocking Innovation: Tech-Based Economic Development in WV” workshop will feature TechConnect Executive Director Ariana Shives and members of the TechConnect Board of Directors equipping participants with the tools to drive tech-based economic development in their communities. Featuring founders who have successfully navigated the funding journey – from early-stage pitches to securing investment and scaling their businesses – the "From Pitch to Prosperity: Entrepreneurs Navigating WV’s Investment Landscape" workshop will provide invaluable perspectives on what it takes to grow a business in West Virginia. And, in the "Perfecting Your Pitch: Funders Share What Works" workshop, seven experienced funders will break down what they look for in a pitch, what drives their investment decisions, and how entrepreneurs can effectively communicate their vision. Join us for what promises to be an informative and inspiring event! ​ Join Us

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​Marshall University and Intuit Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Education and Economic Development in West Virginia​

Marshall University and Intuit announced April 25^th a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing education and driving economic growth across the state of West Virginia. The collaboration is designed to empower students, foster innovation and strengthen the local economy through a multifaceted approach.

​Asher Agency / KMBlu LLC Secures Federal Woman-Owned Small Business Certification For Set-Aside Contracts​

Asher Agency (KMBlu LLC) announced it received a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification on January 23 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is now eligible for federal set-aside contracts and subcontracts.

​Trilogy Innovations Donates Cyber Lab To WVU Engineering School​

Trilogy Innovations, Inc., a nationally recognized SBA Certified 8(a) small and minority-owned systems and software engineering company, will donate funds for the creation of a cybersecurity laboratory at the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

​MAMC Celebrates 35 Years Of Service​

The Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is celebrating a milestone: three-and-a-half decades of service to West Virginia – and beyond.

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