The WV Regional Tech Park is driving West Virginia’s future and fostering a vibrant community of innovation. The High Tech Foundation wants to connect job seekers to high-paying tech jobs in #YesWV. And the WV Economic Development Foundation offers loan insurance for businesses…on today’s daily304.
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Today is Thursday, April 24, 2025
#1 – From WV TECH PARK – Discover the Future of Innovation at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park.
Located in South Charleston, the Tech Park offers state-of-the-art facilities, a collaborative research environment, and a commitment to advancing STEM industries and education across the region. The park houses 29 businesses employing 1,000 talented people. Over 30,000 patents have been developed here and many of those have been commercialized into the market.
The park offers a wide array of facilities including laboratories, pilot plants, manufacturing space, warehousing, office, incubation spaces, and shared amenities.
Watch the video and explore how WVRTP is driving West Virginia’s future and fostering a vibrant community of innovation, science, and technology.
#2 – From HIGH TECH FOUNDATION – The number of high-paying technical jobs in West Virginia has risen exponentially over the last few years, and demand is growing. Many positions are open now, with demand for hundreds more expected over the next few years.
The High Technology Foundation has recruited many large employers to the state, and to meet their demand for employees and contractors, they are seeking qualified candidates.
When you submit your information on the High Technology Foundation’s website, it will be shared with high-tech companies currently hiring here in West Virginia.
Even if you are not currently looking for a new career, the perfect career may be looking for you! There is no risk, yet numerous benefits to gain.
Learn more: https://wvhtf.org/tech-careers-wv/
#3 – From WV EDA – Did you know the West Virginia Economic Development Authority offers loan insurance for your business? Per the guidelines of the Commercial Loan Insurance program, the WVEDA could insure up to 80% of a bank loan up to $500,000.
The WVEDA is charged with the responsibility to develop and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of the State of West Virginia, by providing financial assistance in the form of loans and direct financing and operating leases to industrial development agencies and enterprises for the promotion and retention of new and existing commercial and industrial development.
Visit eda.wv.gov to learn more about additional programs offered.
Read more: https://eda.wv.gov/programs/loan-insurance
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