Research Guides: Business Research (Open Access and Free Resources): West Virginia and Regional Resources

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Business and Economic Research
A list of data links related to education, employment and wages, statistics, and more related to West Virginia.
US Census Community Facts: Morgantown, WV
Demographic information about Morgantown, WV from the U.S. Census.
West Virginia Department of Commerce: Interactive Data
Search for, create reports about, compare, and map information related to West Virginia businesses, community profiles, and demographics. From the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
Economy at a Glance: West Virginia
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

West Virginia Development Assistance
Learn about development assistance programs offered by West Virginia Department of Commerce.
West Virginia One Stop Business Portal
Tools and resources for starting and managing businesses in West Virginia.
West Virginia Small Business Development Center
Expert guidance for small business development in West Virginia, including resources for coaching, trainings, and more.
WVU Extension Services
A list of community, business, and safety resources and services offered through WVU’s Extension Services.
Hive - Small Business Incubation for West Virginia
Based in Beckley, WV, the Hive is designed to help connect entrepreneurs with resources and expertise to help them develop their business ideas.
TechConnectWV
TechConnectWV is a non-profit coalition committed to the advancement of the innovation economy in West Virginia, focused on four technology sectors: advanced energy, chemicals and advanced materials, biosciences, and biometrics. TechConnectWV connects local governments, entrepreneurs, and researchers with services including business coaching, business plan development, market analysis, prototype development, computer-aided design, scale-up manufacturing, seed and early-stage capital.