Center for Economic Options 910 Quarrier Street Suite 206 Charleston, WV 25301 Direct: (304)345-1298 info@economicoptions.org http://www.centerforeconomicoptions.org The Center for Economic Options (CEO) is an independent non profit organization in West Virginia. CEO works with entrepreneurs and innovators who share a commitment to development that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Our main program strategy is to serve as a catalyst for local “green business” activity – helping people develop businesses that are environmentally-friendly and are not limited to any particular market.
Charleston Area Alliance 1116 Smith Street Charleston, WV 25301 Toll Free: (800)792-4326 Direct: (304)340-4253 Fax: (304)340-4275 http://www.charlestonareaalliance.org The Charleston Area Alliance is a private, non-profit community and economic development organization. The Alliance offers a range of services to companies doing business here and companies considering the Charleston area for expansion or new operations. Extensive information is available on the area’s economy, workforce, training and education resources, financing, taxes, sites, facilities and member services. Our services are free and confidential.
Jefferson County Development Authority P.O. Box 237 Charles Town, WV 25414 Direct: (304)728-3255 Fax: (304)725-3133 http://www.jcda.net The mission of the Jefferson County Development Authority is to provide an increased and diverse tax base for Jefferson County, and to provide new employment opportunities for our citizens through the attraction of medium sized light manufacturing and other types of business, and through the retention and expansion of existing businesses. Jefferson County includes the incorporated towns of Charles Town, Ranson, Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, and Bolivar.
Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. 124 Marshall Avenue West Dunbar, WV 25064 Direct: (304)768-8924 http://www.kisra.org The mission of KISRA is to assess, develop and implement educational and socio-economic initiatives that empower and serve the citizens of our community. Has locations in Kanawha and Cabell counties.
Regional Economic Development Partnership P.O. Box 1029 Wheeling, WV 26003 Direct: (304)232-7722 Fax: (304)232-7727 http://www.ovibdc.com Our mission is to create business opportunities in West Virginia through generating new jobs and stimulating the economy. We are a private non-profit development corporation serving the counties of Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel in West Virginia.
Unlimited Future, Inc. 1650 8th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703 Direct: (304)697-3007 Fax: (304)399-3007 ufi@unlimitedfuture.org http://www.unlimitedfuture.org Unlimited Future Inc. (UFI) is a non-profit business development center whose mission is to provide an environment for entrepreneurial success. The center is designed to assist disadvantaged businesses in their efforts to reduce overhead expenses, compete effectively in markets and to create jobs. UFI also helps expand or enhance existing small businesses. Our vision is to be a catalyst in eliminating barriers to the creation of successful business opportunities, allowing all people in the tristate to realize their goals and potentials.
Washington County Council on Economic Development 40 S. Main Street Lower Level Washington, PA 15301 Direct: (724)225-8223 Fax: (724)225-8202 wcced@washingtoncountypa.org http://www.washingtoncountypa.org WCCED has been a dynamic Gap Loan Financer and a Small Business Microlender in rural Southwestern Pennsylvania and portions of West Virginia since 1993.
West Virginia Development Office Capitol Complex Bldg 6, Rm 553 1900 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston, WV 25305-0311 Toll Free: (800)982-3386 Direct: (304)558-2234 Fax: (304)558-0449 http://www.wvdo.org As the state’s chief economic and community development agency, the West Virginia Development Office improves the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening the state’s communities and expanding its economy to create more and better jobs.
West Virginia Secretary of State: Start a New Business Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25305-0770 Toll Free: (866)767-8683 Direct: (304)558-8000 Fax: (304)558-8381 http://www.wvsos.com/common/startbusiness.htm Resources for starting a business in West Virginia.
West Virginia Small Business Development Center State Capitol Complex Bldg. 6, Rm. 652 1900 Kanawha Blvd E. Charleston, WV 25305 Toll Free: (888)982-7232 Direct: (304)558-2960 Fax: (304)558-0127 http://www.sbdcwv.org 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.
The Center for Economic Options (CEO) is an independent non profit organization in West Virginia. CEO works with entrepreneurs and innovators who share a commitment to development that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Our main program strategy is to serve as a catalyst for local “green business” activity – helping people develop businesses that are environmentally-friendly and are not limited to any particular market.
