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Today is Friday, May 9, 2025
West Virginia BusinessLink has the scoop on steps for successful startups…a software gift from Rock Flow Dynamics advances engineering education at West Virginia University…and Commercial Metals’ new micro mill in West Virginia will be one of the most environmentally friendly steelmaking operations in the world…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From WV BUSINESSLINK – Taking the proper steps in the early stages of developing a business plan and your get-to-market strategy are essential in building a strong foundation for your new business endeavor.
Take the time to find out if your idea is viable. Consider who will buy your product or service. Look into the current state of your industry to see if there are new opportunities. Build the competitive edge that your business idea needs to be successful in a contemporary business climate.
WV BusinessLink has the scoop on steps for successful startups!
#2 – From THE INTER-MOUNTAIN – West Virginia University students in geoscience and energy engineering will have access to industry-leading professional software thanks to a $26.8 million gift from Rock Flow Dynamics.
The in-kind gift allows students and faculty at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences to use tNavigator, a state-of-the-art reservoir modeling and simulation platform created by Rock Flow Dynamics.
The tNavigator software offers a wide range of advanced innovative tools for geoscience, reservoir and production engineering disciplines. Rock Flow Dynamics personnel hosted a two-day training session on campus last fall to help faculty and students learn how to use the software.
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#3 – From WV DED – Commercial Metals Company is making a significant investment in West Virginia by constructing a state-of-the-art micro mill in Berkeley County. This $450 million facility will produce 500,000 tons of straight-length and spooled rebar annually.
CMC chose West Virginia for its strategic location, offering efficient access to major metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. Additionally, the state provides a welcoming business climate and a skilled, available labor force, making it an ideal location for CMC’s expansion.
The new micro mill will be one of the most environmentally friendly steelmaking operations globally, utilizing 100% recycled steel as raw material and electric energy for production.
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