West Virginia is a prime location for manufacturers, with strengths in metals, chemicals, polymers, and automotive components. Major companies have chosen to invest here, thanks to the state’s natural resources, central location, and reliable infrastructure. The WV SBDC is here to help manufacturers capitalize on these opportunities with expert guidance and support at every stage.

The West Virginia SBDC Network is dedicated to sustaining manufacturers throughout the state in their growth, innovation, and competitiveness.

Discover trusted state and federal resources that deliver robust support and tailored services for manufacturing businesses.

Resources

Federal Resources:

Make Onshoring Great Again Portal

Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

Office of Advocacy (SBA) “Red Tape” Hotline

State Resources:

West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA)

Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center

WVU Industrial Extension (WVU MEP)

Business Coaching Services

Coaches

Our statewide network of highly-skilled business coaches partner with you, and collaborate with each other, to help move your business to the next level. WV SBDC business coaches provide an array of free services and will cater guidance directly to your business’s needs.

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Training

A variety of training classes are offered each month with topics ranging from Business Fundamentals to Marketing and Applying for Relief Funds. Our Business Fundamentals workshop is regularly available online or in-person at different locations around WV and is designed specifically for people who are thinking of starting a business or have had a business for one year or less.

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