Since 1983, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) and our network of partners have helped construct a statewide ecosystem to foster the spirit and success of thousands of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
The WV SBDC provides coaching, training, and tools for those wanting to start and grow a small business while fostering connections with entrepreneurs statewide.
Behind each milestone we measure is an individual with a commitment. The WV SBDC team, with their unwavering dedication, has played a transformational role with each client through one-on-one business coaching, targeted training, and connections to other vital resources that can help a business owner be successful in West Virginia.
Every year, we help more than 1,000 clients gain valuable insights from our experienced business coaching team and offer dozens of business workshops around the state and online. In 2023, we helped support just over 2,700 jobs, a significant contribution to the local economy, and made a significant impact in the communities we serve.
From 2019 – 2023, the WV Small Business Development Center has shown continuous growth and support for small businesses here in the Mountain State, a testament to our momentum and progress:
| Year | New Businesses Started | Clients Served | Jobs Supported | Jobs Created | Capital Infusion |
| 2019 | 101 | 1,449 | 4,447 | 497 | $39,169,150 |
| 2020 | 93 | 2,372 | 6,663 | 424 | $45,669,794 |
| 2021 | 95 | 1,468 | 5,294 | 388 | $41,273,023 |
| 2022 | 89 | 1,393 | 4,934 | 427 | $33,308,162 |
| 2023 | 111 | 1,441 | 2,756 | 251 | $33,143,389 |
| Total | 489 | 8,123 | 24,094 | 1,987 | $192,563,517 |
Small businesses that partner with the WV SBDC get started, create jobs, access capital, grow sales and prosper. Learn more about our Economic Impact here.
WV SBDC, is an accredited partner program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, which helps small businesses at all stages of development by connecting owners to programs, resources and coaches.
For more information about WV SBDC services and WV SBDC coaches, visit wvsbdc.com.