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West Virginia Business Resource Directory

State of West VirginiaEarl Ray Tomblin

GovernorDepartment of CommerceState CapitolBuilding 6, Room 525Charleston, WV 25305-0311

Telephone: (304) 558-2234Toll Free: (800) 982-3386

Fax: (304) 558-1189www.wvcommerce.org

Welcome to the West Virginia Business Resource Directory

Our state is strongly positioned to continue moving forward in the global economy. Many companies have discovered the advantages and benefits of operating a business in West Virginia. In order to assist state businesses in finding the right resources, the West Virginia Development Office has prepared a comprehensive Business Resource Directory, which details incentives and programs throughout the state that assist economic development.

This Directory provides information in a concise format that can be easily retrieved by prospective and existing businesses seeking available incentives or programs that apply specifically to their needs.

It will also assist economic developers and state agencies in their endeavors to promote West Virginia as an ideal business location, and answer questions citizens may have in searching for a specific agency or program.

You’ll find helpful information within the categories of Business-to-Business and Community Support, Education & Training, and Financial, HR and Technical Assistance.

The Business Resource Directory is available for easy access on the West Virginia Development Office website - WVDO.org - and in hard copy form. A WVDO representative is identified on the following page for questions regarding the Business Resource Directory.

We encourage you to review applicable statewide and regional programs that can assist your business and help you succeed.

Best wishes in all of your business endeavors.

Sincerely,

J. Keith Burdette Department of Commerce Cabinet Secretary

Contact Information

Lynn Thompson

West Virginia Development Office Capitol Complex 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East Building 6 Room 504 Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0311 Phone: 304.558.2234 [email protected]

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Business Resource Directory

ContentsStatewide

Business-to-Business

U.S. Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

West Virginia Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5Export Promotion Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–5

West Virginia Division of Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7Biomass Availability Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–7

West Virginia Division of Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–9

WV Department of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–13State Purchasing Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–13

State Surplus Property Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–15

WVU Research Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–17WVU Economic Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–17

Community Support

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1National Clean Diesel Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

West Virginia Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3

Community Participation Program (CPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5

Flex-E-Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7

Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–9

Local Economic Development (LED) Matching Grant Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–11

Main Street West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–13

Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–17

West Virginia ON TRAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–19

WV Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–21Industrial Access Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–21

Recreational Trails Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–23

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Statewide continuedEducation and Training

West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1Technical Program Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1

Workforce Development Initiative Program (HB3009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3

WV Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–5

West Virginia Department of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–7Hospitality Training (i .e ., customer service, food safety, ServSafe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–7

West Virginia Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–9Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–9

Competitive Improvement Program (CIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C–11

Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program

New and Expanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–13

Small Business Work Force Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–15

Financial Assistance

INNOVA Commercialization Group, an initiative of the WVHTC Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . D–1Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

Natural Capital Investment Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–3Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–3

TechConnectWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–5Innovation Adoption Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–5

StartUp West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–7

U.S. Department of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–9Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–9

Farm Service Agency (FSA) – Farm Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–13

U.S. Small Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–15U .S . Small Business Administration Programs and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–15

West Virginia Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–17Microloan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–17

Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–19

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–21

West Virginia Division of Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–23Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–23

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–29Venture Capital Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–29

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West Virginia Tax Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–31Construction trades apprenticeship training tax credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–31

Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use-Tax Exemption for Purchases of Tangible Personal Property and Services Directly Used in Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–33

Consumers Sales & Service Tax & Use-Tax Exemption for Qualified Purchases Used in Construction or Expansion of a Qualified Warehouse or Distribution Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–35

Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–37

Corporate Net Income Tax Deduction for Investment in Pollution Control Equipment . . . . . . . . .D–39

Economic Opportunity Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–41

Film Industry Investment Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–43

Five for Ten Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–45

Freeport Property Tax Exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–47

High Technology Manufacturers Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–49

Jobs Creation Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–51

Manufacturing Inventory Property Tax Adjustment Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–53

Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–55

Payment In Lieu of Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–57

Sales & Use Tax “Contractors Pass Through” Exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–59

Small Business Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–61

Special Property Tax Valuation For Air and Water Pollution Abatement Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .D–63

Special Property Tax Valuation For Aircraft Owned or Leased by Commercial Airlines or Private Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–65

Special Property Tax Valuation for Molds, Jigs, Dies, Forms, Patterns and Templates Directly Used in Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–67

Special Property Tax Valuation For Servers & Tangible Personal Property Directly Used in a High-technology Business or in an Internet Advertising Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–69

Strategic Research & Development Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–71

West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–73

WorkForce West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–75Military Incentive Program (MIP) Act of 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–75

On-the-Job Training (OJT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–77

WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–81www .grants .gov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–81

WV Department of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–83Industrial Access Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–83

Recreational Trails Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–85

Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–87

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Statewide continuedFinancial Assistance continued

WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–91Loan Insurance Program/Leveraged Technology Loan Program* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–91

West Virginia Certified Development Corporation (Small Business Administration 504 Loan) . . .D–93

WVEDA Direct Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–95

WV Higher Education Policy Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–97WV Research Trust Fund (Bucks-for-Brains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D–97

HR Assistance

West Virginia Department of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1Hospitality Training (i .e ., customer service, food safety, ServSafe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1

West Virginia Workplace Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–3

WorkForce West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–5ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–5

Federal Bonding Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–7

Job Orders/Recruitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–9

WVU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–11Non-Profit, Training & Development Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E–11

Technical Assistance

INNOVA Commercialization Group, an initiative of the WVHTC Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . F–1Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F–1

Marshall University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–3Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–3

Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–5RCAC, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–5

Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–7RCBI - Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–7

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–9National Clean Diesel Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–9

West Virginia Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–11Business Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F–11

Business Coaching for Existing and Potential Businesses in Area of International Trade . . . . . . . . . F–13

Business Coaching for Special Emphasis Business Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–15

Business Coaching for Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–17

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Statewide continuedTechnical Assistance continued

West Virginia Development Office continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–19Export Promotion Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–19

Innovation & Technology-Based Coaching Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–21

Main Street West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–23

Sustainable Growth Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–27

WV SBIR/STTR Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–29

West Virginia Division of Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–31Biomass Availability Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–31

Industrial Energy Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–33

Student Energy Intern Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–35

West Virginia Division of Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–37Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–37

West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–41West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–41

West Virginia University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–43Research and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–43

Wheeling Jesuit University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–45Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–45

WorkForce West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–47West Virginia Labor Market Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–47

WV Department of Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–49Business Ombudsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–49

WV Division of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–51U .S . Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–51

WV Office of Geographical Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–53Broadband Mapping Program (BMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–53

WV SCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–55SCORE Volunteer Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–55

WVU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–57Non-Profit, Training & Development Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–57

WVU Research Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–61WVU Economic Development Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–61

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RegionalBusiness-to-Business

Advantage Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–1Advantage Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–1

I-79 Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–3Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–3

West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–5WV Hardwood Alliance Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–5

Community Support

Bel-O-Mar Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–1Interstate Regional Council of Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–1

Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–3WV Regional Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–3

Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–7Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–7

City of Martinsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H–9Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–9

Region 4 Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–11Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–11

Region II Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–13Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–13

Region VII Planning and Development Council (PDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–15Regional Community & Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H–15

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Regional continuedFinancial Assistance

Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone Of WV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–1Small Business Micro Loan program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–1

First Microloan of West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–3SBA Microloan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–3

Harrison County Economic Alliance Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–5Buy-down Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–5

Marion Regional Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–7Fairmont B&O Tax Credit Ordinance 1180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–7

Marion County Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–9

SBA Microloan Program through Washington County Council on Economic Development . . . . . J–11

City of Martinsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–13Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–13

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–15Revolving Loan Fund Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–15

Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–17Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–17

Putnam County Development Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–19Putnam County Business Finance Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–19

Real Estate Sales Price Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–21

Tax abatement (PILOT – Payment in Lieu of Taxes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–23

Region I Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–25Region I Revolving Loan Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–25

Region 8 Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–27Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–27

Regional Economic Development Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J–29SBA 504 Loan Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J–29

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Regional continuedTechnical Assistance

Advantage Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–1Advantage Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L–1

Charleston Area Alliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L–3Small Business Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–3

I-79 Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L–5Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–5

Marion Regional Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–7Main Street Fairmont Façade Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–7

Main Street Fairmont Sign Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L–11

Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–15Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–15

Region 4 Planning and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–17Multiple Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–17

Regional Intergovernmental Council (WV Region III) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–19Regional Planning Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–19

West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L–21WV Hardwood Alliance Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L–21

Organization Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O–1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

The West Virginia Business Resource Directory is an informational tool to assist businesses and organizations in finding the right resources for incentives and programs that assist economic development . All information is provided by organizations and is not necessarily an endorsement by the West Virginia Development Office . All efforts have been made to provide the latest updates and accurate information, although program information is not guaranteed .

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U.S. Department of AgricultureProgram: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)

Contact Alfred J. Lewis, State Executive Director

304.284.4800 [email protected] www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap

Target Audience Individuals, entities, small businesses, large businesses

Funding Federal

Total available: Determined upon FY

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No annual payment limitation. Matching payments are available for a duration of 2 years, for up to a matching amount of $45 per dry ton delivered to a qualified Biomass facility. Establishment and annual rental payment amounts for acres within an approved project area are controlled by contract/agreement amount. Matching payments may also be received in combination with establishment and annual rental payment amounts.

Application Process Applications to receive matching payments for delivery of biomass crops

are accepted on a continuous basis once a conversion facility is qualified. Proposals for Project Areas to be devoted to Biomass Crops are accepted periodically. Applications to enter into contract/agreement for annual rental contract/agreement are announced after a project area is approved and may be continuous or periodic.

Deadlines: No specific deadlines apply. Funding is provided on a fiscal year basis (10/1 – 9/30). Delivery of eligible material and establishment of biomass crops may have performance deadlines established on a per application basis.

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U.S.DepartmentofAgriculturecontinued...Program: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)

Description The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) is a voluntary program designed to help reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, improve domestic energy security, reduce carbon pollution, and spur rural economic development and job creation. This is achieved through incentives to establish, cultivate, and harvest biomass for heat, power, bio-based products, and biofuels. Matching payments are available for agricultural and forest land owners and operators for the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation (CHST) of eligible material for use in a Biomass Conversion Facility (BCF). Cost shares are available for the establishment of perennial biomass crops, and annual rental payments are available for maintaining eligible biomass crops. Renewable biomass consisting of both herbaceous and woody biomass crops is eligible under this program.

WV economic development is assisted through job creation related to the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation of the biomass crops along with the increase in power, heat, bio-based products, and biofuels opportunities created among industry. Furthermore, development is assisted through reducing the financial risk of growing crops at an unexplored scale.

Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants for BCAP incentives include a producer of an eligible

crop, including a person or entity with the legal right to collect or harvest eligible material.

Through the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation of biomass material, numerous opportunities present themselves for job creation. Likewise, with the delivery of materials to a facility that produces heat, power, bio-based products, or biofuels, the creation and expansion of industry has numerous possibilities.

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Restrictions • This is a new and developing voluntary program. Specific eligibility and funding availability are based on the development of program procedures and rules along with the congressional approval of funding on a fiscal year basis.

• Delivery of biomass materials must be to a qualified biomass conversion facility, recognized and identified by USDA.

• Matching payments are available for delivered material at a rate of $1 for each $1 paid up to $45 per dry ton.

• Matching payments are available for a payment duration of 2 years from the date of the first payment.

• Eligible biomass for matching payments must be collected or harvested directly from the land and must be harvested in accordance with an approved conservation, forest stewardship, or equivalent plan.

• Incentives are not available if FSA determines that the biomass would be diverted from existing markets.

• Eligible crops include herbaceous and woody materials as identified and approved by USDA.

• Applicants must apply for benefits at their local USDA/FSA County Office.

• Project areas must be proposed and approved by USDA prior to acceptance.

• Cost share of up to 75% may be paid for the establishment of perennial biomass crops within a project area. Annual crop establishment is not eligible for cost share.

• Annual rental payments may be made for land under contract/agreement within approved project areas only.

• Annual payments are limited to 5 years for herbaceous biomass and 15 years for woody biomass.

• Matching payments are available for crops harvested within and outside of project areas.

• Eligible land outside of a project area includes Forest Service land and non-Federal land (includes land owned by State and local Government entities in addition to privately owned land).

• Eligible land within a project area may include agricultural and non-industrial private forestland, but does not include federal or state owned land.

• Additional information is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Export Promotion Program

Contact Debra Martin, Manager, International Trade

304.957.2042 [email protected] www.worldtradewv.com

Target Audience Primarily small and medium-sized companies employing West Virginians that

have a product or service with the potential to sell internationally.

Funding State

Total available: N/A

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Although this program does not make direct grants to companies, we do subsidize the cost of participation in international trade shows and trade missions and provide free export counseling.

Application Process Participation is not restricted and a company is eligible as long as they have a

facility in West Virginia that employs West Virginians.

Deadlines: This program is ongoing.

Description The Export Promotion Program assists West Virginia companies, primarily small to medium-sized, with their exporting needs. We sponsor trade missions and international trade shows to facilitate relationships with agents, distributors, and end users. In addition, we provide export counseling and training to companies interested in pursuing new markets or entering the global market for the first time.

Eligible Applicants Companies with a facility located in West Virginia.

Restrictions Companies participating in trade missions or trade shows are responsible for their own travel costs.



West Virginia Division of EnergyProgram: Biomass Availability Assessments

Contact Jeff Herholdt, director304.558.2234 [email protected]

Shawn Grushecky 304.293.9417 ahc.caf.wvu.edu/joomla/

Target Audience Businesses interested in using biomass as an energy resource.

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Technical assistance only.

Application Process Requests are made to the Appalachian Hardwood Center at WVU or to the WV

Division of Energy for a listing of available wood resources for energy purposes.

Deadlines: Continuous.

Description The Appalachian Hardwood Center at WVU provides biomass availability assessments for businesses using wood as a process input. The center can determine within 50 and 100 miles the amount of chips, bark, sawdust and slash. Contact Shawn Grushecky, (304) 293-9417.

Eligible Applicants Any business interested in wood residue as an energy source.

Restrictions Certain requirements for payment and removal of property may apply.



West Virginia Division of ForestryProgram: Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Program

Contact Matt Borror, Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Specialist

304.380.2413 [email protected] www.wvforestry.com

Target Audience Small and large businesses that produce or manufacture items from wood.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:N/A

Application Process N/A

Deadlines: N/A

Description Facilitate the retention, expansion, and creation of the WV forest products industry, both primary and secondary manufacturers, that use local forests while promoting sustainable forestry of the state’s forest resources. This is initiated by the WV Division of Forestry establishing a network, with a goal of economic growth, between the following groups: forest products industry, local and regional economic development authorities, Hardwood Alliance Zone, Appalachian Hardwood Center, Wood Education and Resource Center, US Forest Service, West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, and the WV Forestry Association.

Organizations and projects that provide information about the WV Forest Products Industry and are used to determine locations of economic growth.



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Description Continued Hardwood Alliance Zone (www.westvirginia.haz)

This organization is composed of economic development personnel from the following counties: Barbour, Lewis, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Webster. This group is charged with developing economic growth of the forest products industry within this geographical area. Due to the quantity and quality of the timber source and the existence of industrial opportunities, this seven county area is considered the center of the WV forest products industry. Monthly meetings are held to discuss industry trends, product marketing ideas, and development of plans to increase the economic output of the WV forest products industry in this region.

Appalachian Hardwood Center (www.ahc.caf.wvu.edu) Provides relevant, natural resource-based outreach and extension programs, technical assistance, and research for businesses, communities, and individuals located in the Appalachian forest region. These efforts, where possible, promote multiple uses of natural resources in ways that are sustainable and compatible.

Wood Education and Resource Center (www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/) The Wood Education and Resource Center, located in Princeton, WV is an USDA Forest Service facility with offices, training facilities, and a rough mill. The WERC mission is to facilitate interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry to enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region of the United States.

US Forest Service (www.fs.fed.us/) This federal government agency is responsible for the management of 193 million acres of land in order to restore and enhance landscapes, protect and enhance water resources, develop climate change resiliency and help create jobs that will sustain communities. Many USFS employees assist state governments with projects on federal land within the state.




Description Continued West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

(www.forestry.caf.wvu.edu/) The Division of Forestry & Natural Resources is committed to providing students with quality educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. The faculty conscientiously makes every effort to integrate teaching and research in the classroom, providing opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, creative problem solving, and the use of cutting-edge technology. Many professors work closely with the WVDOF and the Appalachian Hardwood Center in regards to forestry related issues in the state.

West Virginia Forestry Association (www.wvfa.org/)The West Virginia Forestry Association is a non-profit organization funded by its membership. Members of this organization include individuals and businesses involved in forest management, timber production and wood product manufacturing. These members are concerned with protecting the environment, as well as enhancing the future of West Virginia’s forests through multiple-use management. The West Virginia Forestry Association encourages and promotes sustainable forest management, improved fire protection and suppression and true conservation of woodland resources in West Virginia.

West Virginia Forest Products On-Line Directory (www.hardwoodswv.com/directory)This directory was established to enable endusers and consumers to locate companies in the WV forest products industry, promote general knowledge of the company, and to market the manufactured products of each company. This directory allows the user to sort by the county and by the products such as: logs, lumber, post and rail fence, flooring, cabinets, furniture, home furnishings, dimension/millwork, moulding, flooring, architectural millwork, trusses, pallets, wood pellets, log homes, and railroad ties.

Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) This project is an on-going task that is under the guidance of the US Forest Service. The personnel in this program conduct field work in order to determine the volume, value, health, and location of the timber resources within the state of West Virginia. This fieldwork involves collecting data from 2,500 sample plots throughout the state. Each year approximately 500 plots are visited and data is collected on the trees within these plots. This data is critical to determine the sustainability of the forest resource and thus the forest products industry.




Description Continued Logging Capacity Database

This project is a data collection that pertains to the logging industry. The data obtained includes: number and types of logging equipment, number of workers, and general business operating procedures. This information will enable the WVDOF to evaluate the timber harvest volume that can be accomplished with the recorded data in comparison with the volume needed by the forest products industry each year.

Timber Product Output (TPO)This project is a collection of data that identifies the products produced from the forests in West Virginia and the volume of timber for major species for each county. This tool is useful when determining the location of additional wood processing plants and therefore can be used to plan for future economic expansion in the state of West Virginia.

Eligible Applicants Any individual or company that operates a business, within the state of

West Virginia, that produces or manufacturers a product from wood. This production or manufacturing can involve any form of wood including, but not limited to: trees, logs, lumber, post and rail fence, flooring, cabinets, furniture, home furnishings, dimension/millwork, moulding, flooring, architectural millwork, trusses, pallets, wood pellets, log homes, and railroad ties.

Restrictions



WV Department of AdministrationProgram: State Purchasing Process

Contact David Tincher, Purchasing Director

304.558.2538 [email protected] www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase

Target Audience Any business interested in doing business with the state of West Virginia.

Funding N/A



Application Process Vendors are encouraged to participate in the state’s competitive purchasing

process. The first step is to visit the Purchasing Division’s Vendor Resource Center, at www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/vrc/default.html.

A link is available at this site for the Vendor Registration and Disclosure Statement form, which is the first step to becoming a registered vendor. If applicable, an annual $125.00 registration fee is required for vendors selling competitive commodities or services who receive purchase orders exceeding $1,000.00. This fee provides vendors with access to the West Virginia Purchasing Bulletin, which lists all solicitations for state agencies exceeding $25,000.00. A direct link to the registration form is www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/vrc/wv1.pdf.




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Description The state of West Virginia acquires a variety of commodities and services to efficiently operate our agencies and their respective programs. Purchasing laws, regulations and procedures have been implemented to protect the interest of all parties (i.e. taxpayers, state agencies and businesses participating in the procurement process). Each year, our state agencies purchase millions of dollars in commodities and services from thousands of vendors. The Purchasing Division has the responsibility to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are being spent according to statutory and regulatory requirements in an ethical and cost-efficient manner. The state budget is approved and based on a fiscal year. The fiscal year for the State of West Virginia is July 1 through June 30. The Purchasing Division is bound by West Virginia Code §5A-3, the Code of State Rules 148 CSR 1 and detailed guidelines in the Purchasing Division Procedures Handbook.

Eligible Applicants Vendors who sell commodities and services.

Restrictions Certain state agencies and/or specific commodities or services may be exempt from the Purchasing Division’s competitive purchasing process. For a list of exemptions, visit www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/PurchasingExemptions/default.html.



WV Department of AdministrationProgram: State Surplus Property Program

Contact Ken Frye, Surplus Property Manager

304.766.2626 800.576.7587 [email protected] www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/surplus/public.html

Target Audience Any business interested in obtaining property for its operation.

Funding N/A



Application Process The Surplus Property Program is made available to the public through various

methods, including public auctions, daily retail sales and online auctions (www.GovDeals.com). There is no charge to participate in this program.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property oversees the state Surplus Property Program, which enables the public, meaning businesses like yours, to obtain various items through public auctions, online auctions and daily retail sales. The types of property available vary; however, most often office furniture (chairs, desks, filing cabinets, and credenzas), computers, vehicles, kitchen equipment, tools and household items are available for sale.

The West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property is located at 2700 Charles Avenue, Dunbar, WV, with business hours of 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Although property changes at a quick pace, some information relating to available items are located at the agency’s website at www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase/surplus/public.html.

Businesses obtaining property from the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property will experience a substantial savings from buying new in the open market.



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Eligible Applicants All businesses are eligible to participate.




WVU Research OfficeProgram: WVU Economic Development Office

Contact Russ Lorince, Director, Economic Development

304.293.4806 [email protected] research.wvu.edu

Deanna Whorton, Administrative Assistant

304.293.5913 [email protected]

Target Audience Business prospects and established companies which seek research or

academic collaboration; economic development agencies seeking support from higher education. Emphasis is on technology-based companies.

Funding State, federal and private industry.

Total available:All monies dedicated to the program. No grant or loan funds available.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: 0

Application Process Simply contact Russ Lorince to seek assistance.

Deadlines: None

Description WVU Economic Development attempts to leverage the university’s assets and resources to support economic growth and diversity in the state. We work with individual companies, entrepreneurs, capital sources and economic development agencies to create jobs in WV.


Eligible Applicants Our ability to assist to limited only by the nature of the request and whether

WVU has the assets needed to provide support.



WVUResearchOffice...Program: WVU Economic Development Office

Restrictions WVU is not a source of funding.



U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyProgram: National Clean Diesel Campaign

Contact Kathy Cosco, Chief Communications Officer

304.926.0499 x 1267 [email protected]

Target Audience

Funding Federal

Total available: Varies each year

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: Depends on specific grant (National, Emerging Technologies, SmartWay Finance) and amount appropriated by Congress for a given year.

Application Process EPA puts out Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for these competitive grants once a

year at the following website: www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/grantfund.htm

Deadlines:The program deadlines for the competitive grants are set by EPA at the time the funding becomes available.

Description EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) promotes clean air strategies by working with manufacturers, fleet operators, air quality professionals, environmental and community organizations, and state and local officials to reduce diesel emissions.

As a result of EPA regulations, diesel engines manufactured today are cleaner than ever. Recent diesel rulemakings have focused on light- and heavy-duty highway vehicles, nonroad diesel equipment, locomotive and marine engines, and large ocean-going vessels.

EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign website is www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/index.htm.

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Eligible Applicants Eligible entities under the National Clean Diesel Emission Reduction Program’s

competitive funding opportunities include U.S. regional, State, local or tribal agencies or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality, or nonprofit organizations or institutions that: 1) represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets; or 2) have, as their principle purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality. EPA encourages private fleet owners to partner with eligible entities for the implementation of diesel emission reduction projects.

In most cases, a non-profit that is not a 501(c)(3) can apply. Non-profit organizations, as defined by OMB Circular A-122, means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization which is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest, is not organized primarily for profit, and uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations.

For this purpose, the term “non-profit organization” includes non-profit institutions of higher education and hospitals. Non-profit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. See Section III.A. of the RFP for all details regarding eligible entities.

Restrictions Awards cannot be used to meet federal, state, or local emissions reductions mandates. Retrofit technologies must be EPA or CARB-certified or verified (www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/verification/verif-list.htm). Idle reduction technologies must be EPA-verified, and technologies from EPA’s Emerging Technologies List must be used. Early replacement and repowers with certified engine configurations may be partially reimbursed if certain EPA emissions requirements are met.

Applicant eligibility, project eligibility, and vehicle, equipment and engine eligibility are defined by the competitive grants, and have specific requirements that are detailed in EPA’s “Questions and Answers: FY 2011 Request for Proposals (RFP)” at www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/documents/fy11-faq-20110202.pdf.


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West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

Contact James Bush, Community Development Representative

304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/ARC

Target Audience State and local units of government, public and private non-profits. Individuals

and businesses are not eligible for ARC assistance.

Funding Federal – congressional appropriations

Total available: Approximately $5-$6 million

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No

Application Process Applications are accepted on an annual basis.

Deadlines:Program deadlines may vary. Please consult our office.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

Description The Appalachian Regional Commission provides federal grant funds for the support of economic and community development in West Virginia and 12 other states in the Appalachian Region. The goal of ARC is to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

Projects must support one of the four ARC goals:

• Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation.

• Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy.

• Develop and improve Appalachia’s infrastructure to make the Region economically competitive.

• Build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia’s isolation.

Activities generally eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, projects that:

• Improve infrastructure for community and economic development.

• Improve educational opportunities and workforce skills.

• Improve health care resources.

• Increase entrepreneurial opportunities.

• Increase civic and leadership capacity.

Eligible Applicants State and local units of government, public and private non-profits. Individuals


Matching rates vary depending upon the location of the project. Please consult our office for matching requirements.

Restrictions Activities generally not eligible for ARC assistance include, but are not limited to, construction of libraries, hospitals, parks and playgrounds, schools, and public office buildings. No direct support to private businesses, however, they may be eligible for loan assistance from one of the ARC-supported revolving loan fund programs in the state. Contact our office for more details.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Community Participation Program (CPP)

Contact Debbie [email protected]

Kelly Workman [email protected]

304.558.2234 www.wvdo.org/cpp


and businesses are not eligible.

Funding State General Revenue


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Generally, Participation grants do not exceed $50,000, although the amount of each grant will vary depending upon the nature of the project. Most grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.

Application Process Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Deadlines:The Participation Program is administered according to the state fiscal year, July 1 to June 30. Applications are considered during the fiscal year in which they are received.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Community Participation Program (CPP)

Description The Community Participation Grant Program provides state grant funds for community and economic development projects throughout West Virginia. With community involvement, the Participation Program enables communities to expand, build and improve a variety of public facilities and services.

Eligible activities include permanent public improvement projects, such as business and industrial parks, infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, water and wastewater systems, economic development, city hall and courthouse facilities, streets and sidewalks, preservation and other public investments.

Participation grants are approved by the Governor of the State of West Virginia and administered by the West Virginia Development Office. Local matching funds are required. For additional information about the Community Participation Program, please call the West Virginia Development Office at 304-558-4010.

Eligible Applicants Counties, municipalities and incorporated towns, public service districts,

independent boards and authorities within counties or municipalities, including county and city development authorities, park and recreation boards, public water and sanitary boards and county boards of education.

Restrictions Activities generally not eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, salaries, food, travel, utilities, rent, scholarships, postage, professional dues and other administrative expenses. Please contact our office for more details.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Flex-E-Grant


304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/Flexe


and businesses are not eligible for Flex-E-Grant assistance.

Funding Federal

Total available: Approximately $200,000 – $300,000

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum amount is $10,000 total project cost per project.



Description The Flex-E-Grant program is a capacity-building grant that provides small grants ($10,000 maximum total project cost) that are used to build the capacity of individuals, organizations, and communities to become more effective in community and economic development. Capacity-building develops and strengthens local community leadership, planning, and civic engagement that are critical for long-term and sustainable community and economic growth. Program primarily focuses on Appalachian Regional Commission distressed counties with special appropriations available in designated at risk and transitional counties.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Flex-E-Grant


and businesses are not eligible for Flex-E-Grant assistance.

Matching rates vary depending upon the project location. For projects in ARC-designated distressed counties, matching rates are at least 10% of the total project cost. For projects in at-risk counties, the matching rate is at least 15% of the total project cost. For projects in transitional counties, the matching rate is at least 20% of the total project cost. For multi-county projects, please consult our office.

Restrictions Activities that are generally not eligible for Flex-E-Grant assistance include equipment and construction costs, personnel-related costs, and indirect costs.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

Contact James S. Marshall, Landscape Architect

304.957.2041 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/LWCF

Target Audience This program is for the benefit of all citizens and helps improve the quality of

life for the community in which it serves.

Funding Federal – U.S. Dept. of Interior

Total available: varies $400,000 – $1,500,000 annually

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum of $100,000 grant

Application Process Request for applications are typically made annually in late November

Deadlines:Application deadline is typically at the end of January

Description The LWCF program is a 50% matching grant that provides funding for the acquisition and/or development of high-quality, public outdoor recreational areas throughout West Virginia. Proposed projects must be consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Funding priorities within the West Virginia SCORP are for larger projects having area-wide benefits, which would improve the quality of life for residents as well as attract and support heritage tourism efforts or visitor experiences, or which contain substantial commitments of private sector funds.

Eligible Applicants Applicants are limited to units of local government, state government agencies,

and independent park boards/commissions/districts.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

Restrictions Project areas are restricted to publicly owned outdoor recreation areas; such as community parks, nature areas, playfields, etc. Once assisted the property must remain as an outdoor recreation area in perpetuity by means of a restriction placed on the property deed.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Local Economic Development (LED) Matching Grant Program

Contact Tom Saunders

304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/LED

Target Audience Local and Regional Economic Development Authorities and Regional Planning

and Development Councils

Funding State Appropriations

Total available: $1,705,440

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$31,008 is the maximum amount of funding available per county

Application Process Applications are available through the West Virginia Development Office on

a first come first serve basis. Applications are received from July 1st through April 30th.

Deadlines:The LED Grant is open annually from July 1st through April 30th. April 30th is the final day to apply.

Description The purpose of the LED program is to enhance the capacity of local economic development organizations to undertake economic development activities and to complete companion Certified Development Community (CDC) program requirements.

The program is open to any community in West Virginia. For the purpose of this program, a community is either a county or multi-county region.

Matching grants, up to $31,008 per county, will be made available to county or regional economic development organizations that commit to following the guidelines established through the CDC program and that also meet the grant program criteria. Eligible applicants must be designated by the county commission as the county’s lead economic development entity.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Local Economic Development (LED) Matching Grant Program

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible as long as the county commission

has issued a resolution designating the group as the county’s lead economic development entity.

• County development corporations or authorities

• A multi-county or regional development corporation or authority

• Regional Planning and Development Councils

Restrictions Matching grants, up to $31,008 per county, will be made available to county or regional economic development organizations that commit to following the guidelines established through the CDC program and that also meet the grant program criteria.

Applicants representing a single county must have a cash match equal to the amount of the grant. Applicants representing multi-county or regional economic development organizations must have cash to match half the grant amount.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Main Street West Virginia

Contact Monica Miller, ManagerCommunity Development

304.957.2049 [email protected] www.wvmainstreet.com

Target Audience All businesses and professional service providers located in the commercial

districts of certified Main Street West Virginia communities are eligible for technical assistance through their local Main Street organization.

Funding Federal, State

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: No.

Technical assistance is provided in the following areas:• Market Analysis;

• Community Branding;

• Design services:

» Commercial streetscape, pedestrian safety issues and traffic flow studies ;

» Historic tax credit analysis;

» Façade, signage and lighting for commercial districts;

» Parking study and design;

• Planning for business retention, expansion and recruitment;

• Commercial district promotional events to drive consumers into the commercial district;

• Quarterly workshops that focus on development of organizational and business and leadership skills;

• Additional services as requested that pertain to commercial district revitalization.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Main Street West Virginia

Application Process Certified Main Street communities request technical assistance by applying

in writing, with a thorough description of the assistance being requested, throughout the fiscal year. Request for services are approved depending on budget constraints.

Description The Main Street program uses a common-sense approach to tackle the complex issue of downtown and commercial district economic revitalization, capitalizing on the history and the resources of the community itself.

Started in 1988, the program currently works with 12 certified communities throughout the state. The program provides technical services, listed above, in the Main Street Four-Point Approach® of:

• Economic Restructuring

• Organization

• Promotion

• Design

Commercial District Revitalization:

• Protects the existing tax base. The Main Street program protects and enhances private investment in banks, businesses and commercial property and public investment in water and sewer lines, streets and sidewalks.

• Creates an incubator for business development. A viable downtown offers opportunities and incentives for new entrepreneurs, such as lower rent and technical assistance.

• Attracts industrial development. Downtowns reflect the overall image a community projects to potential investors. An invigorated downtown makes a positive statement about the entire community.

• Provides a point-of-focus and stability. A vibrant downtown gives the whole community and region a sense of pride and a positive self-image. It serves as an anchor for the community by providing stability that is necessary for economic growth.

The Main Street West Virginia program serves as a liaison between various state agencies and organizations within the designated communities.




Eligible Applicants Main Street West Virginia communities that maintain annual certification

through the National Trust Main Street National Criteria.

Restrictions



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG)

Contact Kelly Workman, Manager, Project Development

304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/SCBG

Target Audience The primary objective of this program is the development of viable urban

communities by providing decent housing, suitable living conditions, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons of low to moderate income.

Funding Federal – US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Total available: Varies – $15 million for 2011

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:• General Community Development – Cap $500,000

(Examples: downtown revitalization, storm drainage, demolition, etc.)

• Water/Sewer – Cap $1,500,000 (water line extension, replacement of water storage tanks/sewer plants)

• Economic Development – Cap $1,250,000, not to exceed $35,000 per net new job created (job creation, company willing to sign on dotted line, etc.)

• Planning Projects – Cap of $100,000 with a minimum of ten percent local cash match required. Joint planning applications shall be limited to $120,000 regardless of number of jurisdictions in the joint application.

Application Process Request for applications are made annually.

Deadlines: Application deadline is typically in mid-March.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG)

Description The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards the State of West Virginia Community Development Block Grant funds for the Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG) Program.

The HUD Consolidated Plan for the State of West Virginia identifies three primary SCBG Community Development Objectives:

• Support job creation and retention efforts;

• Support local government efforts to provide affordable infrastructure systems to strengthen the foundation for economic growth;

• Support local community efforts to assist low- to moderate-income citizens to achieve an improved quality of life.

All projects must fulfill one of three national objectives:

• Benefit low- to moderate-income persons;

• Aid in the elimination of slums or blight;

• Meet an urgent need due to a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of a community.

Eligible Applicants Applicants are limited to non-entitlement Units of Local Government.

Restrictions Ineligible Activities

• Buildings used for the general conduct of government

• General government expenses

• Political activities

• Purchase of equipment, furnishings, or personal property

• Operating and maintenance expenses associated with repairing, operating, or maintaining public facilities, improvements, and services

• New housing construction



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: West Virginia ON TRAC

Contact Nikki Williams, ON TRAC Coordinator

304.957.2028 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/ontrac

Target Audience The ON TRAC (Organization, Training, Revitalization and Capacity) program

works with volunteers, community members, local government, business owners and other interested parties in designated ON TRAC communities.

Funding N/A



Application Process Applications are taken during designated periods to be announced.

Deadlines:

Description The West Virginia ON TRAC program was created to assist West Virginia communities in their efforts to boost economic and community growth. The goal of the program is to evaluate, educate and assist communities in these efforts and to prepare them for more advanced technical services through the Main Street program.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: West Virginia ON TRAC

Eligible Applicants Incorporated entities served by downtown infrastructure and resources are

eligible to apply for participation in the ON TRAC program.

Candidates will complete an application and submit it to Main Street West Virginia for consideration. Applicants will be scored based on the information provided in their ON TRAC application. Applications will be available at workshops across the state.

Communities applying for Main Street designation will be required to participate in the two year ON TRAC program: therefore, potential Main Street applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Restrictions N/A



WV Department of TransportationProgram: Industrial Access Road

Contact David E. Cramer, PE; Staff Engineer

304.558.9211 [email protected] www.transportation.wv.gov

Target Audience New or expanding industries (manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, etc.)

Funding State (DOH)

Total available: $3 million/fiscal year

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No County may receive more than $400,000 in Unmatched or $150,000 in Matched IAR funds in a given fiscal year.

Application Process Application completed by County or City and submitted to the WV

Development Office with County Commission Resolution of support; if the WV Development Office recommends the project, then the application is transmitted to the WVDOH for approval. Applications may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year and are processed on a first-come/first-served basis until the full amount of IAR funds ($3 million) is obligated. IAR funds are approved on the basis of total qualified industrial investment associated with the new or expanding industry (10:1 Industrial investment: Unmatched IAR funds; 5:1 Industrial investment: Matched IAR funds).

Deadlines:IAR funds are available each fiscal year and no application deadline exists, although potential applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible after the beginning of the fiscal year.

Description Program provides funds to facilitate public access to the new or expanding industry, which may reduce capital and future maintenance cost to the industry.



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Industrial Access Road

Eligible Applicants Counties or municipalities may apply, with IAR funds approved on the basis

of qualified investment. Applicant must provide summary of qualified investment: number of jobs retained, and number of jobs anticipated over a three-year period, associated with the project.

Restrictions Pursuant to West Virginia Code §17-3A-4, IAR funds may not be used for the adjustment of utilities or for the construction of Industrial Access Roads to schools, hospitals, libraries, armories, shopping centers, apartment buildings, government installations or similar facilities, whether public or private. Industrial Access Road funds may not be used to construct Industrial Access Roads on private property and may only be allocated to those items of construction and engineering which are essential to providing an adequate facility to serve the anticipated traffic. IAR funds may not be allocated for items such as storm sewers, curbs, gutters and extra pavement width unless necessary to extend or connect to an existing access road.



WV Department of TransportationProgram: Recreational Trails Program

Contact Ryan Burns, Program Manager


Target Audience Government, non-profits

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$15,000 minimum, $150,000 maximum total project cost

Application Process Complete the “Intent-to-Apply” form online at dohgrants.wv.gov once a year.

Deadlines: Intent-to-Apply due November 15 each year. Application due February 15 each year.

Description RTP funds may be used for:

1. Maintenance and/or restoration of existing trails

2. Development and/or rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages

3. Purchase and/or lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment

4. Acquisition of easements or property for trails

5. Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection related to trails

6. Assessment of trail conditions for accessibility



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Recreational Trails Program

Eligible Applicants The following is a list of eligible project sponsor organizations/governmental

bodies:

• Local governments

• Regional transportation authorities

• Transit agencies

• Natural resource or public land agencies

• School districts, local education agencies, or schools

• Tribal governments

• Any other local or regional governmental entity with responsibility for or oversight of transportation or recreational trails (other than a metropolitan planning organization or a State agency) that the State Department of Transportation (DOT) determines to be eligible

Restrictions RTP funds may not be used for:

1. Property condemnation (eminent domain)

2. Constructing new trails for use on National Forest or Bureau of Land Management lands (with certain exceptions)

3. Facilitating motorized access on otherwise nonmotorized trails

*RTP funds are intended for recreational trails. They may NOT be used to improve roads for general passenger vehicle use or to provide shoulders along roads.

Non-profit organizations and State agencies are no longer eligible to participate in the program as a Sponsor.



West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education

Program: Technical Program Development

Contact Bob Keller

304.558.0265 [email protected] wvctcs.org

Target Audience Business, industry and other employers (West Virginia’s workforce)

Funding State

Total available: $2,261,100 (FY 2012)

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$220,000

Application Process • Applications may be found at wvctcs.org

• Proposals are accepted 6 weeks prior to quarterly scheduled Council meetings.

• Applications are reviewed by a Committee appointed by the Chancellor and recommendations are made to the Council for final approval.

• The proposal shall:

» Identify the goals and objectives of the program

» Identify the number of participants to be served

» Identify private and public sector partners

» Provide letters of support for the proposal from employers, economic development agencies, local WIBS and local school districts

» Provide a detailed work plan, a budget and an evaluation plan

» Provide a plan for sustaining the program after grant funding is exhausted

Deadlines:Annual reports are due in October of each year.

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Program: Technical Program Development

Description The Technical Program Development grants provide start-up funding for community and technical colleges for the development and implementation of technical programming that meets the workforce needs of employers. Programs implemented are either Certificate of Applied Science programs (1 year) or Associate of Applied Science programs (2 year). Colleges must include documentation from employers that jobs exist for graduates of the programs. This program provides graduates in technical occupations that enhance state and regional economic development efforts.

Eligible Applicants Funding available to state community and technical colleges.

Restrictions Grants will be awarded on a three-year basis.

The Chancellor may authorize the expenditure of carry-forward funds upon written request by the institution.

Subject to meeting stated goals, time frames, and with approval from the Chancellor or his designee, the grant may be renewed up to five years.


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Program: Workforce Development Initiative Program (HB3009)

Contact Sharon A. Curry



Funding State

Total available: $918,000 (FY 2012)


Application Process • Cash Match from business, industry or other employers is required

• Proposal applications are accepted monthly on or before the second Monday of the month

• Advisory Council appointed by the Chancellor meets on the third Monday of the month to review grant proposals





» Provide a letter of support for the proposal from the local Workforce Investment Board


» Provide letters of commitment from private or public sector partners confirming actual funding amount provided for the match requirement






Program: Workforce Development Initiative Program (HB3009)

Description The purpose of the program is to develop a strategy to strengthen the quality of the state’s workforce by linking the existing postsecondary education capacity to the needs of business, industry and other employers by utilizing available funding to provide explicit incentives for partnerships between employers and community and technical colleges to develop comprehensive workforce development services. The program addresses specific workforce needs of the partnering company(s). In addition, the program has a provision as of July 1, 2011, that permits funding to be utilized for cooperative education programs that are jointly funded by the participating company(s) and the State of West Virginia.


Restrictions Financial Match Required:

• Each proposal must provide a commitment letter from private or public sector partners for a match of one dollar, cash and in-kind, for each dollar of state grant funding awarded.

• An in-kind match shall not constitute more than fifty percent (50%) of the required match.

• Grants will be awarded on a one-year basis.

• The Chancellor may authorize the expenditure of carry-forward funds upon written request by the institution.

• Subject to meeting stated goals, time frames, cash match requirements, and with the recommendation of the Advisory Committee, the Council may renew a grant up to five years following the initial grant award.




Program: WV Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development”

Contact Bob Keller



Funding State

Total available: $3,644,020 (FY 2012)


Application Process • Applications are found on the wvctcs.org website

• Proposals are accepted on a continual basis.

• Applications are reviewed by Council staff and approved by the Chancellor.

• Applicants are notified of acceptance or denial within two weeks of proposal submission.





» Provide letters of support for the proposal from employers, economic development agencies, local WIBS and local school districts







Program: WV Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development”

Description


Restrictions Grants will be awarded on a one-year basis.

The Chancellor may authorize the expenditure of carry-forward funds upon written request by the institution.

Subject to meeting stated goals, time frames, and with approval from the Chancellor or his designee, the grant may be renewed annually up to five years.



West Virginia Department of EducationProgram: Hospitality Training (i.e., customer service, food safety, ServSafe)

Contact Donna Wilkes, Coordinator

304.558.6321 [email protected] www.wvheat.org

Target Audience Large businesses, small businesses, and individuals

Funding State

Total available:


Application Process Please contact Donna Wilkes or visit wvde.state.wv.us/wvheat.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Cost effective training is offered to hospitality and tourism industry andrelated businesses.

Eligible Applicants Large businesses, small businesses, and individuals

Restrictions None



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)


304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/ARC



Funding Federal – congressional appropriations







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Description The Appalachian Regional Commission provides federal grant funds for the support of economic and community development in West Virginia and 12 other states in the Appalachian Region. The goal of ARC is to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. Projects must support one of the four ARC goals:

• Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation.

• Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy.

• Develop and improve Appalachia’s infrastructure to make the Region economically competitive.

• Build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia’s isolation.

Activities generally eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, projects that:

• Improve infrastructure for community and economic development.

• Improve educational opportunities and workforce skills.

• Improve health care resources.

• Increase entrepreneurial opportunities.

• Increase civic and leadership capacity.



Matching rates vary depending upon the location of the project. Please consult our office for matching requirements.

Restrictions Activities generally not eligible for ARC assistance include, but are not limited to, construction of libraries, hospitals, parks and playgrounds, schools, and public office buildings. No direct support to private businesses, however, they may be eligible for loan assistance from one of the ARC-supported revolving loan fund programs in the state. Contact our office for more details.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Competitive Improvement Program (CIP)

Contact Sharon L. Adams, Manager

304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvcommerce.org

Target Audience West Virginia’s existing small (less than 50 employees) to medium (50-

500 employees) sized businesses, manufacturing and non manufacturing, that are facing competitiveness issues and have a need to stimulate their global competitiveness, as well as address critical work force issues through customized training. Businesses utilizing our CIP program do not have to be creating jobs but do have to show need for work force training.

Funding Federal – Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Under this program, the West Virginia Development Office can reimburse up to fifty percent, not to exceed two thousand dollars per trainee, of training cost of existing employers in West Virginia businesses that are not in an expansion mode, but have a need for work force training for existing employees. Funding decision is based on a variety of factors: need, wages paid vs. median per capita income of area, etc. This program operates on a reimbursement basis.

Application Process Contract approval period begins July 1 and completes no later than June 30,

the following year (Fiscal Year). Applications for customized training may be submitted and are reviewed as they are received.

Applying for funding through the GGWFP is a two step process:

1. Complete an Authorization to Release Tax Information Form (included in application packet). This form must be signed by an Officer of the Corporation and notarized. Companies must be compliant with the West Virginia Department of Tax and Revenue, Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation prior to submitting a completed application for approval.

2. Complete the application as accurately and in as much detail as possible. Back-up documentation to support the legitimacy of training for all training requests is required.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Competitive Improvement Program (CIP)

Application Process Continued Deadlines:

Reimbursement for training beginning prior to an approved award is not allowable. Completed application must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to training.

Description West Virginia’s Competitive Improvement Program (CIP) helps existing West Virginia businesses that are not creating jobs to stimulate their global competitiveness, as well as address critical work force issues through customized training. Existing West Virginia businesses, eligible for assistance, have access to financial and technical resources to help build dynamic and self-sustaining economies. This program increases the retention of businesses and industries while developing world-class, high-performance, flexible businesses that are able to compete in a global economy.

Eligible Applicants • Eligible companies do not have to be creating jobs but do have to show

need for work force training to support a competitive improvement activity.

• Up to 50/50 award-cash match and an in-kind contribution required.

Restrictions • Companies must be compliant on all West Virginia Taxes, as verified by the West Virginia Tax Department.

• Cannot pay trainee wages.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program (New and Expanding)


304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/GGWFP

Target Audience Small, medium and large West Virginia private-for-profit businesses, including

but not limited to: Energy, Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Business Services, Chemicals/Plastics, Metals, Tourist Destinations, Wood Products, Biometrics, Biotech, Food Products , Printing and Fulfillment/Distribution.

Funding State funds

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Under this program, the West Virginia Development Office can pay up to one hundred percent or two thousand dollars per trainee, whichever is less, of training cost of new employees in companies creating at least ten jobs in a one-year period. Amount of award is based on wages and benefits, number of employees, and number to be trained. This program operates on a reimbursement basis.



Applying for funding through the GGWFP is a two-step process.





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Description The purpose of the Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program is to provide technical support and financial funding to eligible, private-for-profit, West Virginia companies and businesses that are directly supporting the transfer of knowledge and skills of existing employees, as well as new hires. The program emphasizes employee training specifically designed to accommodate the needs of individual employers. The program encourages the expansion of existing business and industries within the state, promotes retention of businesses and industries within the state, promotes retention of existing jobs within the state; prevents economic and industrial out-migration, and assists in the relocation of out-of-state businesses and industries in the state.

Eligible Applicants New and Expanding Projects:

• Create a minimum of 10 net new jobs within a twelve-month period

• No cash match required.

Existing/Incumbent Projects:

• Must be in business in West Virginia at least one year

• 50/50 cash match required

• Training must provide portable credential, wage upgrade, or job upgrade with backfill, and/or some type of new technology

Restrictions • Companies must be compliant on all West Virginia Taxes, as verified by the West Virginia Tax Department.

• Cannot pay trainee wages.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program

(Small Business Work Force Program)


304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/GGWFP

Target Audience Small businesses that are registered as a private-for-profit with the State of

West Virginia; have fewer than 51 employees; have gross annual receipts of $5 million or less; be in good standing with the state taxing authorities and actively enrolled as a Small Business Client with the West Virginia Development Office, Small Business Development Center.

Funding State funds

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:The Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force-Small Business Work Force Program can reimburse up to 75% of trainers cost within a program year (July 1-June 30); not to exceed $5,000 for pre-approved technology, technical, and/or regulatory compliance training, designed to enhance competitiveness and expand markets, for eligible small businesses.



Applying for funding through the GGWFP is a two-step process.





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Description The Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program (GGWFP) training award program gives small businesses a competitive edge by providing access to quality workforce training and raises the skill level of West Virginia’s small business workforce.

Eligible Applicants To be eligible, companies must be for-profit, have fewer than 51 employees,

have gross annual receipts of five million dollars or less, and be in good standing with state taxing authorities, and actively enrolled as a Small Business Client with the West Virginia Development Office, Small Business Development Center.

Restrictions Funds cannot be awarded to companies/businesses that are deemed “non-compliant” with West Virginia Taxes.



INNOVA Commercialization Group, an initiative of the WVHTC Foundation Program: Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment

Contact Guy Peduto, Director

304.333.6769 [email protected] www.innovawv.org

Target Audience Entrepreneurs, Small Business and Researchers

Funding Federal, State and Foundation

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Up to $250,000 per Early Stage investment

Application Process Application for Services is available for download on the INNOVA website;

www.innovawv.org or may be submitted electronically at innovawv.ecenterdirect.com

Deadlines:Applications are accepted on a continuous, daily basis.

Description INNOVA® is a statewide commercialization program focused exclusively on West Virginia innovators. Our mission is to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing business development resources, professional assistance and capital necessary to successfully launch new products into the commercial marketplace. As part of that mission, INNOVA® is a primary provider of early stage capital in West Virginia.

Technical assistance and commercialization services are provided by INNOVA® team members to its client base. Such assistance may include business plan reviews, strategic planning sessions, financial modeling, etc. Additional support is also available to qualifying clients to assist in the funding of professional services from accountants, attorneys, market researchers, web developers, etc. INNOVA® also provides assistance in the preparation of SBIR and STTR proposals.

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Program: Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment

Description Continued The INNOVA® Commercialization Group manages the primary seed fund within

West Virginia seeking early stage innovative companies in which to invest. Its statewide focus has yielded eleven investments to date totaling close to $1.5 million dollars. Other forms of funding include a microloan fund which provides for more traditional working capital and equipment loans made to the group’s client base.

The program serves as a job placement tool, guaranteeing employers the job honesty of any at-risk jobseeker. The program was designed to reimburse employers for loss due to employee theft of money or property with no deductible amount becoming the employer’s liability.

Eligible Applicants Small business, entrepreneurs and researchers

Restrictions 1. The company is located or principally based in West Virginia.

2. More than fifty percent (50%) of the company’s assets and operations are located in WV.

3. More than fifty percent (50%) of the company’s employees are WV residents.


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Natural Capital Investment FundProgram: Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc.

Contact Marten R. Jenkins, Jr., President & CEO

304.876.2815 ext. 207 [email protected] www.ncifund.org

Joe Brouse, Business Lender


Target Audience NCIF povides debt and equity financing for small businesses in West Viginia.

Funding State, Federal, and Private industry

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$10,000 minimum, $250,0000 maximum

Application Process See website for copy of loan application.

Deadlines: None

Description See website for a description of financial products.

Eligible Applicants See website for a description of financial products.

Restrictions See website for a description of financial products.



TechConnectWVProgram: Innovation Adoption Program

Contact Anne Barth, Executive Director

304.444.2918 [email protected] www.techconnectwv.com

Russ Lorince, Chairman


Target Audience Small (less than 250 employees) West Virginia manufacturers

Funding Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Total available: $50,000

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum of $25,000; the amount of IAP funding allowable is capped at 50% of the total project costs

Application Process Apply online at www.techconnectwv.org

Deadlines: N/A

Description In a regional collaboration, TechConnectWV has partnered with Innovation Works (IW) of Pittsburgh to launch a pilot project of IW’s Innovation Adoption Program (IAP) in West Virginia.

The objective of the Innovation Adoption Program (IAP) is to help manufacturers located in West Virginia develop cutting-edge technologies that will accelerate their business development and growth, and enable them to gain a competitive advantage in local and global markets.



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Description Continued The IAP is a project-based initiative that will provide a source of funding (up

to $25,000, matched by the company’s own funds) necessary to address the technology and/or new product development needs of existing manufacturers by connecting them with the prototyping, design, testing, and analytical capabilities of the State’s higher education institutions and non-profit Centers of Excellence. The desired outcome of this initiative is to make manufacturers in West Virginia more technologically innovative, productive, and profitable through the creative use of the State’s non-profit and university technology commercialization resources.

Further information about the IAP, contact [email protected].

Eligible Applicants Must be small to medium (less 250 employees) WV manufacturing firm; a

match is required; for more information contact [email protected].

Restrictions



TechConnectWVProgram: StartUp West Virginia

Contact Anne Barth, Executive Director

304.444.2918 [email protected] www.techconnectwv.com

Russ Lorince, Chairman


Target Audience WV-based, technology-intensive start-up firms and entrepreneurs in the

energy, chemicals and advanced materials, biosciences, and biometrics/identity management sectors.

Funding State, federal and foundation

Total available: Varies

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on the program and type of assistance.

Application Process For StartUp WV Manufacturing, apply online at www.rcbi.org For StartUp WV

Venture, apply online at www.innovawv.org.

Deadlines:

Description These funds will assist start-up firms and entrepreneurs in a number of ways, including commercialization and tech transfer, business and technical assistance, proof of concept, prototyping, design, helping with trade show participation, and other assistance as deemed appropriate to the mission of creating technology-based jobs.



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Eligible Applicants Applicants for these programs should be in the following counties:

Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Monongalia, Nicholas, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Taylor, Upshur, Wayne, Webster and Wetzel.

Restrictions Only WV entrepreneurs and start-up firms are eligible.



U.S. Department of AgricultureProgram: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)

Contact Alfred J. Lewis, State Executive Director

304.284.4800 [email protected] www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap

Target Audience Individuals, entities, small businesses, large businesses

Funding Federal

Total available: Determined upon FY

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No annual payment limitation. Matching payments are available for a duration of 2 years, for up to a matching amount of $45 per dry ton delivered to a qualified Biomass facility. Establishment and annual rental payment amounts for acres within an approved project area are controlled by contract/agreement amount. Matching payments may also be received in combination with establishment and annual rental payment amounts.

Application Process Applications to receive matching payments for delivery of biomass crops

are accepted on a continuous basis once a conversion facility is qualified. Proposals for Project Areas to be devoted to Biomass Crops are accepted periodically. Applications to enter into contract/agreement for annual rental contract/agreement are announced after a project area is approved and may be continuous or periodic.

Deadlines: No specific deadlines apply. Funding is provided on a fiscal year basis (10/1 – 9/30). Delivery of eligible material and establishment of biomass crops may have performance deadlines established on a per application basis.




Description The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) is a voluntary program designed to help reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil, improve domestic energy security, reduce carbon pollution, and spur rural economic development and job creation. This is achieved through incentives to establish, cultivate, and harvest biomass for heat, power, bio-based products, and biofuels. Matching payments are available for agricultural and forest land owners and operators for the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation (CHST) of eligible material for use in a Biomass Conversion Facility (BCF). Cost shares are available for the establishment of perennial biomass crops, and annual rental payments are available for maintaining eligible biomass crops. Renewable biomass consisting of both herbaceous and woody biomass crops is eligible under this program.

WV economic development is assisted through job creation related to the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation of the biomass crops along with the increase in power, heat, bio-based products, and biofuels opportunities created among industry. Furthermore, development is assisted through reducing the financial risk of growing crops at an unexplored scale.

Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants for BCAP incentives include a producer of an eligible

crop, including a person or entity with the legal right to collect or harvest eligible material.

Through the collection, harvest, storage, and transportation of biomass material, numerous opportunities present themselves for job creation. Likewise, with the delivery of materials to a facility that produces heat, power, bio-based products, or biofuels, the creation and expansion of industry has numerous possibilities.




Restrictions • This is a new and developing voluntary program. Specific eligibility and funding availability are based on the development of program procedures and rules along with the congressional approval of funding on a fiscal year basis.

• Delivery of biomass materials must be to a qualified biomass conversion facility, recognized and identified by USDA.

• Matching payments are available for delivered material at a rate of $1 for each $1 paid up to $45 per dry ton.

• Matching payments are available for a payment duration of 2 years from the date of the first payment.

• Eligible biomass for matching payments must be collected or harvested directly from the land and must be harvested in accordance with an approved conservation, forest stewardship, or equivalent plan.

• Incentives are not available if FSA determines that the biomass would be diverted from existing markets.

• Eligible crops include herbaceous and woody materials as identified and approved by USDA.

• Applicants must apply for benefits at their local USDA/FSA County Office.

• Project areas must be proposed and approved by USDA prior to acceptance.

• Cost share of up to 75% may be paid for the establishment of perennial biomass crops within a project area. Annual crop establishment is not eligible for cost share.

• Annual rental payments may be made for land under contract/agreement within approved project areas only.

• Annual payments are limited to 5 years for herbaceous biomass and 15 years for woody biomass.

• Matching payments are available for crops harvested within and outside of project areas.

• Eligible land outside of a project area includes Forest Service land and non-Federal land (includes land owned by State and local Government entities in addition to privately owned land).

• Eligible land within a project area may include agricultural and non-industrial private forestland, but does not include federal or state owned land.

• Additional information is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap



U.S. Department of AgricultureProgram: Farm Service Agency (FSA) – Farm Loan Program

Contact Kimble Hayes, Farm Loan ChiefU.S. Department of Agriculture

304.284.4813 [email protected] www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=landing

Target Audience Family size farm operations

Socially Disadvantaged Groups (minorities including females) Beginning Farmers (have farmed less than 10 years)

Funding Federal

Total available: Funding levels are approved by Congress each year and allocations are made to each state.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Direct Farm Ownership Loans: $300,000 Direct Farm Operating Loans: $300,000 Guaranteed Loans: $1,302,000 (adjusted annually) Emergency Loans: $500,000

Application Process Can obtain an application from the web site or any FSA office in WV. FSA staff

can assist in completing application if needed.

Deadlines: None.

Description FSA provides a supervised loan program to family size farm operations. Loans can be made to individuals or entities. Loans can be made for purchase or improvement of real estate, purchase livestock and farm equipment, and for annual farm operating expenses.



U.S. Department of Agriculture ...Program: Farm Service Agency (FSA) – Farm Loan Program

Eligible Applicants • Be a Family size farm operation

• Be unable to obtain credit from commercial sources at rates and terms you can afford.

• Have acceptable credit history.

• Have the training, education, or experience to enable applicant to manage planned operation.

• For Farm Ownership loans, must have participated in the business operations of a farm for at least 3 out of last 10 years.

Please see website or discuss with FSA staff for complete list of eligibility requirements for each loan program.

Restrictions Emergency loans are limited to residents of counties where a Federal Disaster has been declared by the President, Secretary of Agriculture or Agency Administrator.



U.S. Small Business AdministrationProgram: U.S. Small Business Administration Programs and Services

Contact Richard Haney, Lender Relations Specialist/Public Affairs Specialist

304.623.7449 [email protected] www.sba.gov/wv

Barbara Carder


Target Audience Any and all small businesses, existing or start-up.

Funding Federal

Total available: Loan guarantees through lending institutions up to $5 million.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$5 Million

Application Process Apply through any SBA participating lender.

Deadlines: None.

Description Program provides loan guarantees to businesses classified as small through SBA criteria.

Eligible Applicants Must be a small business with good character and credit.

Restrictions



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Microloan Program

Contact Jamie Gaucher, Innovation & Technology ManagerSmall Business Development Center

304.558.2960 [email protected] www.wvsbdc.org/microloan

Target Audience Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs through Microloan Intermediaries.

Funding State

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$15,000

Application Process Must apply through a West Virginia Microloan Intermediary. Client must attend

a WVSBDC Business Fundamentals workshop coaching through the WVSBDC.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Program is currently under review with the WVSBDC.

The State of West Virginia provided seed money to regional nonprofit organizations to establish a revolving microloan fund. The funds are utilized to provide loans of up to $15,000 for businesses with 10 or fewer employees.

Eligible Applicants Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs.

Restrictions No more than $15,000.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)

Contact Monica Miller, Community Development Specialist

304.558.2234 [email protected] www.wvdo.org/nip

Target Audience 501(c)3 Charitable Organizations

Funding State

Total available: $3 million annually

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Yes, varies based on demand

Application Process Annual application process

Deadlines: June 15th is the application deadline

Description The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) was established by the West Virginia Legislature to increase charitable giving to local non-profit organizations. The program provides an annual $3 million in state tax credits as an incentive to stimulate and boost donations (from both businesses and individuals) to qualifying 501(c)3 charitable organizations. A donor contributing to an approved project can receive state tax credit in the amount of 50% of their qualified donations, up to a maximum of $100,000 in any one-year period. These credits apply to the Business Franchise Tax, Corporate Net Income Tax, and Personal Income Tax payable to the State of West Virginia.



West Virginia Development Office continued ...Program: Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP)

Eligible Applicants Applicant:

• Is a 501(c)3 organization

• Is registered as a charitable organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office

• Historically maintains low administrative costs

• Produces a strong showing of need for the proposed services

• Has demonstrated a proven capacity to deliver the proposed services

Whose Project:

• Is community based

• Will primarily serve low-income persons

• Will serve highly distressed neighborhoods

• Incorporates collaborative partnerships

• Is innovative, creative, and unique

Restrictions Activities must primarily serve low-income West Virginia citizens or economically distressed areas; other activities are ineligible for NIP tax credit.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Contact Todd Hooker, Sr. Manager of Financial Programs & National Accounts

304-558-2234 [email protected]

Target Audience County Commissions, Class I & II Municipalities, Private Developers

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: N/A

Application Process Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Deadlines: N/A

Description This is a financing program whereby increases in property tax collections that have resulted from private investments can be used to finance public improvements by pay as you go or the sale of bonds.

Eligible Applicants County Commissions and Class I and II Municipalities..

Restrictions All applicants must pass the “but for” test meaning that the Tax Increment Financing project would not happen with TIF assistance.



West Virginia Division of TourismProgram: Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP)

Contact Anna Plantz, Director, Cooperative Tourism

304.558.2200 [email protected] www.wvtourism.com/MAPP

Target Audience For-profit and non-profit tourism destinations within the state.

Funding State funds

Total available: $5 to $6 Million

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:

1. Large – minimum $20,000 total project up to $800,000 total project 50% maximum reimbursement

2. Small – maximum $10,000 total projectno minimum – 75% maximum reimbursement

3. Fairs & Festivals – maximum $10,000 total project no minimum – 50% maximum reimbursement

Application Process Large applications

Read quarterly before Tourism Commission.

Accepted:

1. January 1 for March reading

2. April 1 for June reading

3. July 1 for September reading; and

4. October 1 for December reading.

Small applications Must be submitted at least 45 days before any billable work may be done on the project.

Fairs & Festivals Must be submitted at least 45 days before any billable work may be done on the project.

ALL PROJECTS MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE EXPENDITURES MAY BE INCURRED.



West Virginia Division of Tourism continued ...Program: Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP)

Application Process Deadlines:

Large Award Level – $10,000 + Applications must be received by the Division by 5 p.m. on the 1st of the following months for review on a quarterly basis at the Tourism Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Complete applications must be received by the Division of Tourism on the following:

Division of Tourism Date Due Review Date January 1 March meeting April 1 June meeting July 1 September meeting October 1 December meeting

If the date due for the Large Award Level falls on a holiday or weekend, the application is due the next business day.

Small Award Level – Up to $7,500 and Fairs and Festivals Awards Applications must be received by the Division at least 45 days in advance of the beginning project date. Beginning project date must be set at a date before any billable work is done on the project.

All MAPP Applicants Applicants must receive approval of their application before any expenses listed within the application may be incurred.

Modification Deadlines:

• Modifications that include extension requests (maximum 6 months) must be submitted 30 days before the ending project date.

• Modifications requesting increases in state funding up to $10,000 or otherwise requiring Tourism Commission approval must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the monthly Commission meeting.

• Modifications requesting movement of media may be awarded at the discretion of the Division.

• No modifications shall be awarded after the ending project date.




Application Process Continued Reimbursement Deadlines:

ALL AWARDS MUST BE CLOSED OUT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ENDING PROJECT DATE OF THE MAPP AWARD.

Audit Deadlines:

• Any person receiving one or more state grants in the amount of $50,000 or more in the aggregate in a state’s fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) must file a report. Person includes any corporation, partnership, association, individual or other legal entity. Person does not include state spending unit or local government as defined in WV Code 6-9-1a. Report means an engagement, such as an agreed-upon procedures engagement or other attestation engagement. Report does not mean a full-scope audit or review.

• Any person receiving less than $50,000 shall file a Sworn Statement of Expenditures (SOE). This report is generally prepared by the applicant.

• Reports and SOE shall be filed within two years of the end of the person’s fiscal year in which the disbursements of the state funds by the grantor was made.

Description The MAPProgram is a reimbursable partnership program that provides matching funds for innovative and effective direct advertising projects that increase visitation and tourism expenditures in West Virginia and impact the economic growth of the travel industry. All dollars awarded are matched by tourism destinations and their partners with award amounts based on the budget amounts that the participating tourism destinations and their partners are able to dedicate to the project – making the MAPProgram an investment in the future, not only by the state, but by every participating business investing its own dollars.




Eligible Applicants An eligible applicant is a for-profit or non-profit entity or organization located

within the state that promotes tourism within the state and is also a tourism destination. Applicants may not include vendors that would be supplying services paid for out of MAPP funds, schools or camps.

Eligible Expenditures:

• The costs of advertising on television, radio, or other telecommunications media, in newspapers, magazines or other print media, direct mail advertising, internet media, and outdoor advertising or any combination thereof;

• The costs of purchasing and using mailing lists for direct mail promotions;

• The costs for United States postage used for direct mail only at the standard bulk mail rate;

• The costs of printing travel related literature provided that sixty percent (60%) of such literature is used as fulfillment for direct advertising within the approved application or approved request for modification of an approved application, and that all requests for printing are accompanied by three written bids, with written justification provided in the event that the lowest bid is not selected; or

• Registration fees for consumer and trade shows: Provided that the participation in such shows is for the purpose of attracting visitors to the state.

• Eighty-percent (80%) of a project’s direct advertising must be directed toward areas outside of the local market or in major out-of-state markets for all large and small applications.

• Any direct advertising related to real estate must be for vacation rentals only. No direct advertising for real estate sales is permitted.

• Eligible expenses may include production expenses for direct advertising in the print, broadcast, internet and print costs media categories. The total cost of such production expenses may not exceed fifteen (15%) of the total cost of the above listed categories and in no event may the total cost of such production expenses exceed $10,000.

• Eligible expenses may include web site development, design, and upgrades to the applicant’s web site. The total cost of such production expenses may not exceed $22,500 per applicant, per year as defined by the Division. Web site development, design and upgrades may not include any applicable ineligible expenditures.




Restrictions Ineligible Expenditures:

• Regular and ordinary business costs of the applicant including, but not limited to, supplies, personnel, phone, normal postage, distribution and shipping expenses or travel costs;

• Any costs associated with preparation of the direct advertising grant application;

• Costs for the rental or purchase of real estate;

• Construction costs;

• Costs of political or lobbying activities of any kind;

• Membership fees or dues to any organization, or solicitation of membership to any organization through advertising within a grant program authorized by this rule;

• Costs associated with the start up of any business or publication even if the business or publication may be totally or partially devoted to the promotion of tourism in the state;

• The cost of purchase of audio/visual equipment;

• Costs of alcoholic beverages;

• Costs for any expenditure not identified in the application, unless the Commission grants prior approval in writing;

• Costs of any public relations or research expense;

• Costs for key rings, bumper stickers, mugs or any other similar promotional item;

• Event production expenses, including costs for audio equipment, awards, entertainment, portable restrooms, labor or refreshments;

• Costs relating to fundraising activities;

• Costs associated with retail advertising, except for destination shopping which is able to produce verification that said destination attracts a minimum of eighty-five (85%) of its visitors from outside the local market provided that no retail advertising may include price point advertising;

• Costs of Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) and logo signs for gas, food, lodging and camping;

• Costs of sponsorships;

• Costs of items for resale;

• Costs for monthly or annual server/web host fees, web maintenance fees, and training;

• Costs for domain name registration, internal email addresses;




Restrictions Continued Ineligible Expenditures Continued:

• Costs associated with pay-per-click or paid search advertising, except for statewide tourism associations which represent entire segments of the tourism industry of the state, and only those associations as a whole.



West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust Board Program: Venture Capital Program

Contact C. Andrew Zulauf, Executive DirectorScience and Research


Target Audience WVJIT invests in seed, early and later stage entities of small to mid-size

companies that are looking to expand their overall business operation.

Funding State

Total available: $23 million

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:WVJIT will consider investments from $250,000 to $500,000. The Board will consider “follow-on” investments in its portfolio companies up to a maximum of $500,000, not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate, in any one company including the initial investment.

Application Process Applications are accepted anytime from eligible businesses.

Deadlines: None

Description The primary focus of WVJIT is to invest in eligible businesses that will directly or indirectly increase or retain jobs and employment in West Virginia and will preserve, create, expand and enhance business opportunities in West Virginia.

Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants include any business which is qualified to do business in

West Virginia and is in good standing with all applicable laws affecting the conduct of such business.

Restrictions Investments in eligible businesses will not be made if the primary purpose of the funds is for distribution or payment to other owners, partners, shareholders, members or beneficiaries of the eligible business or to persons related to such persons when such persons will retain any portion of their equity in the eligible business.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Construction Trades Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit

Contact Taxpayer Services Division

304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Employers of apprentices in the construction trades.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:The lesser of $2,000 or 50% of the actual wages paid for an apprenticeship, and for a qualified program entailing not less than 2,000 hours and not exceeding 10,000 hours of on the job training.

Application Process File the credit schedule with the tax return.

Deadlines:

Description Tax credit of $2.00 per hour x total number of hours worked by an apprentice during the tax year, not to exceed the lesser of $2,000 or 50% of the actual wages paid for the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship training program is to consist of at least 2,000 hours, but not more than 10,000 hours of on the job training. The tax credit offsets the business franchise tax, corporate net income tax and personal income tax. Any unused credit is forfeited and no carry back to prior tax years is allowed.

Eligible Applicants Employers of apprentices in the construction trades.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in recapture or recalculation of the tax credit.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use-Tax Exemption for Purchases

of Tangible Personal Property and Services Directly Used in Manufacturing


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Manufacturers who purchase tangible personal property or taxable services

directly used in manufacturing.

Funding N/A



Application Process The exemption may be asserted through a direct pay permit procedure to

through a pay and refund procedure.

Deadlines: Consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemptions are typically asserted at the time of purchase, but may also be asserted through a pay and refund procedure.

Description Exemption from 6% sales & use tax for tangible personal property & services directly used in manufacturing.

Eligible Applicants Manufacturers who purchase tangible personal property or taxable services

directly used in manufacturing.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in denial of the exemption.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Consumers Sales & Service Tax & Use-Tax Exemption for

Qualified Purchases Used in Construction or Expansion of a Qualified Warehouse or Distribution Facility


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Persons or entities that make $50 Million or more qualified investment in a

qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility that will employ at least 300 full-time or full-time equivalent West Virginia domiciled West Virginia resident employees.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:There is no dollar amount limitation beyond the restriction that qualified minimum direct investment in the facility is $50 Million.

Application Process On or before the start of the construction or expansion of the facility, the

application to qualify for the exemption must be submitted to the WV Tax Department together with a plan describing investment to be made in the qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility.

Deadlines:Qualified purchases must be made over a defined expansion period limited to a maximum of 5 years. On or before the start of the construction or expansion of the facility, the application to qualify for the exemption must be submitted to the WV Tax Department together with a plan describing investment to be made in the qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...

Program: Consumers Sales & Service Tax & Use-Tax Exemption for Qualified Purchases Used in Construction or Expansion of a

Qualified Warehouse or Distribution Facility

Description Exemption from 6% sales & use tax for qualified purchases of computers and computer software, primary material handling equipment, racking and racking systems, and components, building materials and certain tangible personal property by owner and operator of or lessor or lessee of a qualified, new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility (or purchases thereof by a construction contractor for an owner/operator, or lessee or lessor).

Eligible Applicants Qualified purchases must be made over a defined expansion period limited to

a maximum of 5 years. Minimum direct investment in the facility is $50 Million. Average monthly full-time employment of WV domiciled, WV residents must not fall below 300 jobs. The facility must a warehouse or distribution facility. No manufacturing, fabrication or assembly activity may be done at the facility. Over the counter annual calendar retail sales to the general public may not exceed 5% of total annual sales revenues at the facility.

Restrictions Qualified purchases must be made over a defined expansion period limited to a maximum of 5 years. Minimum direct investment in the facility is $50 Million. Average monthly full-time employment of WV domiciled, WV residents must not fall below 300 jobs. No purchases will qualify under this exemption except those relating to construction or expansion of a qualified warehouse or distribution facility meeting the statutory criteria and requirements. No manufacturing, fabrication or assembly activity may be done at the facility. Over the counter annual calendar retail sales to the general public may not exceed 5% of total annual sales revenues at the facility.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Corporations that move their principal corporate headquarters from a location

outside of West Virginia into West Virginia.

Funding N/A



Application Process An application must be filed for the year when qualified investment is placed

in service or use. A schedule is filed with each tax return on which the credit is claimed.

Deadlines: Application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for the year when qualified investment is first placed in service or use.

Description A Taxpayer that moves its corporate headquarters to WV from a location outside of WV may be entitled to an Economic Opportunity Tax Credit, if the relocation creates at least 15 new WV jobs. If the relocation creates at least 15, but less than 20 new jobs, then the amount of credit is equal to 10% of the Taxpayer’s adjusted qualified investment. The Taxpayer could offset up to 100% of corporate net income tax “attributable to qualified investment” & up to 100% of business franchise tax “attributable to qualified investment” for a period of up to 13 years.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit

Eligible Applicants Potentially eligible applicants are businesses which make qualified investment

and create qualified new jobs in the required numbers as a result of a qualified corporate headquarters relocation. No maximum or minimum investment. The headquarters relocation must create no fewer than 15 new WV jobs held by WV domiciled WV residents.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Corporate Net Income Tax Deduction for Investment

in Pollution Control Equipment


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Corporations that make investment in pollution control equipment.

Funding N/A



Application Process File applicable schedules with corporate net income tax return.

Deadlines:Due date of the tax return.

Description Immediate corporate net income tax deduction for investment in pollution control equipment.

Eligible Applicants Corporations that make investment in pollution control equipment.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in disallowance of the deduction.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Economic Opportunity Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Businesses engaged in the activities of manufacturing, information

processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, the relocation of a corporate headquarters, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism.

Funding N/A



Application Process An application must be filed for each year when qualified investment is placed


Deadlines: Application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for the year when qualified investment is first placed in service or use.

Description Applicable % of qualified investment taken proportionally over 10 years

IF NET NEW WV JOBS TOTAL AT LEAST: APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE IS:520 30%280 25%20 20%

Annual credit can offset up to 100% of business and occupation tax (electricity generators only), business franchise tax, corporate net income tax & personal income tax (on flow through income only) attributable to qualified investment for a period of 13 years. i.e., 10 years + 3 year carryover credit.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Economic Opportunity Tax Credit

Eligible Applicants Potentially eligible applicants are businesses engaged in the activities of

manufacturing, information processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, the relocation of a corporate headquarters, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism; which make qualified investment and create qualified new jobs in the required numbers. No maximum or minimum investment. The Jobs creation threshold is 20 new jobs held by WV domiciled WV residents.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Film Industry Investment Tax Credit

Contact West Virginia Division of TourismPam Haynes


Target Audience Film and audio visual production businesses.

Funding N/A



Application Process Application is filed with the West Virginia Film Office for approval.

Deadlines:

Description • Tax credit in an amount equal to up to 31% of direct production expenditures in West Virginia and the post production expenditures in West Virginia that are directly attributable to the production of a commercial film or audiovisual product.

• No more than $10,000,000 of credits may be allocated in any given tax year.

• The credit offsets the Business Franchise Tax, the Corporation Net Income Tax and the Personal Income Tax for up to 3 tax years.

• There is no carry back to prior tax years.

Eligible Applicants Film and audio visual production businesses.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Five for Ten Program


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having Investments greater than $50M in a manufacturing facility

having $100M or more of pre-existing investment in place prior to the new investment, entities having investment in facilities classified with NAICS code 211112, greater than $10M in a facility having $20M or more of preexisting investment in place prior to the new investment, or facilities with a combined original cost exceeding $2 billion installed at a facility, that is classified under, or is a manufacturing facility that uses products produced at a facility with the NAICS code of 211112, the five percent valuation is available without a pre-existing investment.

Funding N/A



Application Process Application filed with the Assessor.

Deadlines:Property tax return filing deadlines apply.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ... Program: Five for Ten Program

Description Special property tax valuation: Investments greater than $50M in a manufacturing facility having $100M or more of preexisting investment in place prior to the new investment are valued at five percent of cost of the new investment.

For facilities classified with NAICS code 211112, the five percent valuation is available for Investments greater than $10M in a facility having $20M or more of preexisting investment in place prior to the new investment.

For facilities with a combined original cost exceeding $2 billion installed at a facility that is classified under, or is a manufacturing facility that uses products produced at a facility with the NAICS code 211112, the five percent valuation is available without a pre-existing investment.

For capital additions certified on or after July 1, 2011, the value of the land before any improvements is subtracted from the value of the capital addition & the unimproved land value is not be given salvage value treatment.

Eligible Applicants Entities having Investments greater than $50M in a manufacturing facility having

$100M or more of preexisting investment in place prior to the new investment, entities having investment in facilities classified with NAICS code 211112, greater than $10M in a facility having $20M or more of preexisting investment in place prior to the new investment, or entities having investments in facilities classified with NAICS code 211112 or facilities using the products produced at a facility with a NAICS code of 211112 and investing more than $2 billion.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in denial of the valuation.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Freeport Property Tax Exemption


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having finished goods in storage in West Virginia for a period of time

prior to shipment of those goods across state lines to an out of state destination.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Limited to the value of exempt property.

Application Process Annual application filed with the Assessor is required.


Description Exempts finished goods destined to be delivered in interstate commerce from the property tax.

Eligible Applicants Entities having finished goods in storage in West Virginia for a period of time

prior to shipment of those goods across state lines to an out of state destination.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in denial of the exemption.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: High Technology Manufacturers Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Businesses classified as having a North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code as follows:

NAICS Code Manufacturing Activity

Computer & Peripheral Equipment334111 Electronic Computers334112 Computer Storage Devices

Electronic Components334411 Electron Tubes334414 Electronic Capacitors

Semiconductors334413 Semiconductor & Related Devices333295 Semiconductor Machinery

Funding N/A



Application Process An application must be filed for the year when qualified investment is placed in

service or use. A schedule is filed with each tax return on which the credit is claimed.

Deadlines:An application must be filed for the year when qualified investment is placed in service or use.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: High Technology Manufacturers Credit

Description Businesses classified as having a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as follows:

NAICS Code Manufacturing Activity

Computer & Peripheral Equipment334111 Electronic Computers334112 Computer Storage Devices

Electronic Components334411 Electron Tubes334414 Electronic Capacitors

Semiconductors334413 Semiconductor & Related Devices333295 Semiconductor Machinery

The High technology manufacturer must create at least 20 new WV jobs within 12 months after placing the qualified investment in service. The credit is 100% of the tax attributable to the qualified investment & is allowed for each year for a 20 year credit period.

The credit can offset up to 100% of corporate net income tax “attributable to qualified investment” & up to 100% of business franchise tax “attributable to qualified investment” for a period of up to 20 years.

Eligible Applicants The High technology manufacturer must create at least 20 new WV jobs within

12 months after placing the qualified investment in service. No maximum or minimum investment.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Jobs Creation Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Businesses engaged in the activities of manufacturing, information

processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, the relocation of a corporate headquarters, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism which create less than 20 new jobs for a regular business or less than 10 new jobs for a qualified small business. New jobs must be full-time, pay a minimum salary of $33,250 (in 2012) and offer health benefits.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Yes. $3,000 per year for each new job created, for a period of 5 years.

Application Process An application must be filed for each year when qualified jobs are created. A

schedule is filed with each tax return on which the credit is claimed.

Deadlines:Application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for the year when qualified jobs are created.

Description A qualified business creating less than 20 new jobs for a regular business & less than 10 new jobs for a qualified small business, receives a tax credit of $3,000 per year for each new job created, for a period of 5 years. To qualify, the new jobs must be full-time, pay a minimum salary of $33,250 (in 2012), and offer health benefits. There is no carry forward or carry back for this credit. If the number of new jobs decreases, the tax credit amount will be forfeited for each net job lost. This credit applies against the business franchise tax, the corporation net income tax & against the personal income tax on conduit income.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Jobs Creation Tax Credit

Eligible Applicants Businesses engaged in the activities of manufacturing, information

processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, the relocation of a corporate headquarters, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism which create less than 20 new jobs for a regular business or less than 10 new jobs for a qualified small business. New jobs must be full-time, pay a minimum salary of $33,250 (in 2012), and offer health benefits.

Restrictions The tax credit amount will be forfeited for each net job loss. Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in recapture or recalculation of the tax credit.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Manufacturing Inventory Property Tax Adjustment Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Manufacturing entities that pay West Virginia property tax on inventories.

Funding N/A



Application Process The credit is claimed on a schedule filed with the business franchise tax return

and corporate net income tax return.

Deadlines:The credit must be claimed for the income tax year in which the property tax is paid.

Description Corporate net income tax & business franchise tax credit for property tax paid on inventories not otherwise offset by the Freeport property tax exemption.

Eligible Applicants Business engaged in activities having a North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS) code prefix of 31, 32 or 33 which pay property tax on inventories.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Business engaged in activities having a North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code prefix of 31, 32 or 33 or a North American Industry Classification System code of 211112.

Funding N/A





Deadlines:Application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for the year when qualified investment is first placed in service or use.

Description 5% of qualified investment taken proportionally over 10 years Annual credit can offset up to 60% of Severance tax, business franchise tax & corporate net income tax for a period of 10 years.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit

Eligible Applicants No maximum or minimum investment. No Jobs creation threshold. However,

only businesses engaged in activities having a NAICS code prefix of 31, 32 or 33 or a NAICS code of 211112 will qualify for the credit. Subject to certain potential allowable waivers, a NAICS code 211112 entity constructing a project, the value of which is $500,000 or more, must hire at least 75% of employees for the construction from the local labor market, with at least two employees from outside the local labor market permissible for each employer per project. “Local labor market” means every WV county, and any portion of a county outside of WV, that is within 50 miles of the WV border.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Payment In Lieu of Taxes


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Lessees of property owned by a tax exempt entity, such as the State Economic

Development Authority or a local EDA (e.g., based on transfer of ownership for securitization of financing).

Funding N/A



Application Process Payment in lieu of taxes is typically negotiated between the lessee and the

property tax levying bodies.

Deadlines:Payment in lieu of taxes would typically be negotiated before title transfers to the tax exempt lessor.

Description If property is owned by a tax exempt entity, such as the State Economic Development Authority or a local EDA (e.g., based on transfer of ownership for securitization of financing), then a negotiated payment in lieu of property tax is potentially available to the lessee. Payment in lieu of taxes are typically unavailable if property is not owned by a tax exempt entity.

Eligible Applicants Payments in lieu of taxes are typically unavailable if property is not owned by a

tax exempt entity for a public purpose.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Payment In Lieu of Taxes

Restrictions A payment in lieu of taxes is typically restricted to property leased by a tax exempt entity lessor that is holding property for a public purpose such as a Local Development Authority formed under West Virginia Code § 7-10-12, or a lessor that is a State agency such as the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Sales & Use Tax “Contractors Pass Through” Exemption


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Construction contractors who purchase building materials and tangible

personal property directly used by the contractor in a certified project for construction of a new or expanded warehouse or distribution facility under WV Code §11-15-9n, and Construction contractors who purchase building materials and tangible personal property directly used by the contractor to construct facilities directly used in the following business activities:

1. Manufacturing

2. Transportation

3. Transmission of liquid, natural gas or electric power by pipes or wires

4. Communication

5. Production of natural resources

6. Gas storage

7. Generation or production or selling electric power

8. Provision of a public utility service, or

9. Operation of a utility service or the operation of a utility business.

Funding N/A



Application Process The contractor will deliver to the vendor a properly completed special

contractors exemption certificate, form CST-286, when making purchases.

Deadlines: N/A



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Sales & Use Tax “Contractors Pass Through” Exemption

Description Exemption from 6% sales & use tax for contractor purchases of building materials & process equipment incorporated into certain facilities for direct use in specified activity.

Eligible Applicants Construction contractors who purchase building materials and tangible

personal property directly used by the contractor in construction of specified facilities.

Restrictions Failure to fulfill statutory requirements may result in loss of the exemption.



West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Small Business Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Businesses having gross receipts of $8,714,300 (for 2012), engaged in the

activities of manufacturing, information processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, the relocation of a corporate headquarters, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism.

Funding N/A



Application Process An application must be filed for each year when qualified investment is

placed in service or use. A schedule is filed with each tax return on which the credit is claimed.

Deadlines:Application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for the year when qualified investment is first placed in service or use.

Description An eligible small business Taxpayer is allowed a credit in the manner described above for the general Economic Opportunity Tax Credit, except that the small business must create at least 10 new WV jobs within 12 months, rather than 20 new jobs within 3 years. If the qualified small business creates at least 10 qualified new jobs, the small business may receive a credit equal to 10% of its qualified investment. Small business is defined as one having gross receipts of $8,714,300 (for 2012). This number is adjusted for inflation each year. The Taxpayer can offset up to 100% of corporate net income tax “attributable to qualified investment” & up to 100% of business franchise tax “attributable to qualified investment” for a period of up to 13 years.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...Program: Small Business Tax Credit

Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are businesses engaged in the activities of manufacturing,

information processing, warehousing, non-retail goods distribution, qualified research and development, or destination-oriented recreation and tourism; No maximum or minimum investment. The Jobs creation threshold is 10 new jobs held by WV domiciled WV residents.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Special Property Tax Valuation For Air and Water

Pollution Abatement Equipment


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having a property tax liability for Air and Water Pollution Abatement

Equipment

Funding N/A





Description Special property tax valuation at 5% of cost instead of fair market value: ((5% x Cost of the Property) x 60%) x Rate = Tax.

Eligible Applicants Entities having a property tax liability for Air and Water Pollution Abatement

Equipment.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Special Property Tax Valuation For Aircraft Owned or Leased

by Commercial Airlines or Private Carriers


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having a property tax liability for aircraft owned or leased by

commercial airlines or private carriers.

Funding N/A





Description Special property tax valuation on aircraft owned or leased by commercial airlines or private carriers: The lower of fair market salvage value or (5% of cost) = the value on which property tax is calculated.

Eligible Applicants Entities having a property tax liability for aircraft owned or leased by

commercial airlines or private carriers.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Special Property Tax Valuation for Molds, Jigs, Dies, Forms, Patterns

and Templates Directly Used in Manufacturing


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having a property tax liability for molds, jigs, dies, forms, patterns and

templates directly used in manufacturing.

Funding N/A





Description Special property tax valuation at the lower of fair market salvage value or (5% of cost) = the value on which property tax is calculated, instead of fair market value: ((The lower of fair market salvage value or (5% x or original cost of the Property)) x 60%) x Rate = Tax

Eligible Applicants Entities having a property tax liability for molds, jigs, dies, forms, patterns and

templates directly used in manufacturing.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Special Property Tax Valuation For Servers & Tangible Personal

Property Directly Used in a High-technology Business or in an Internet Advertising Business


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]

Target Audience Entities having a property tax liability for servers & tangible personal property

directly used in a high-technology business or in an internet advertising business.

Funding N/A




Deadlines: Property tax return filing deadlines apply.



West Virginia Tax Department continued ...

Program: Special Property Tax Valuation f or Servers & Tangible Personal Property Directly Used in a High-technology Business or

in an Internet Advertising Business

Description Special property tax valuation on servers & tangible personal property directly used in a high-technology business or in an internet advertising business. The value on which property tax is calculated for this property is 5% of the original cost of the property.

“High technology business” is defined as a business primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: Computer hardware design & development; computer software design, development, customization & upgrade; computer systems design & development; website design & development; network design & development; design & development of new manufactured products which incorporate computer hardware & software; electronic data processing; network management, maintenance, engineering, administration & security services; website management, maintenance, engineering, administration & security services & computer systems management, maintenance, engineering, administration & security services.

Eligible Applicants Entities having a property tax liability for servers & tangible personal property

directly used in a high-technology business or in an internet advertising business.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: Strategic Research & Development Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]


Funding N/A




in service or use. A schedule is filed with each tax return on which the credit is claimed. No tax credit may be claimed until the Tax Commissioner affirmatively certifies the project.

Deadlines:An application must be filed on or before the due date of the income tax return for each year when qualified investment is placed in service or use.

Description Credit is the higher of 3% of all qualified expenses & qualified investment, or 10% of the excess of qualified expenses & qualified investment for the taxable year over the average for a 3 year base period. Credit offsets up to 100% of BFT & CNIT in the order stated. Excess credit may be carried forward for a period not to exceed 10 tax years.

Eligible Applicants Businesses engaged in qualified research and development activities within

West Virginia.




West Virginia Tax DepartmentProgram: West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit


304.558.3333 1.800.982.8297 [email protected]


Funding N/A



Application Process The credit is shown on a tax return with applicable schedules.

Deadlines:

Description Tax credit for entities having a contract with WVU or Marshall and engaging in patent development, equal to 20% or 30% of royalties and “other consideration received” from the sale, lease or licensing of a patent developed in West Virginia.

Tax credit in the amount of 20% or 30% of net profits attributable to a patent of a “person directly using a patent developed in West Virginia in a manufacturing product or process in West Virginia.”

The credit offsets business franchise tax, corporate net income tax and personal income tax for up to 10 years.

Eligible Applicants Entities having a contract with WVU or Marshall and engaging in patent

development, and persons directly using a patent developed in West Virginia in a manufacturing product or process in West Virginia.



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WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: Military Incentive Program (MIP) Act of 1991

Contact Claudia George, Assistant DirectorOne Stop Field Operations

304.558.1138 [email protected] http://www.wvcommerce.org/business/workforcewv/veterans/mip/default.aspx

Target Audience All businesses and targeted Veterans.

Funding State



Application Process On going.

Deadlines: None

Description Military Incentive Program (MIP) is an employer tax incentive program designed to promote the employment of Korean, Vietnam-era, and disabled veterans, as well as unemployed National Guard members and Reservists. Tax credits are based on a percentage of the first $5,000 in wages paid to the individual after one continuous year of employment.

The credit may be applied against the personal income tax liability of proprietorship or partnership employers, or the corporate net income taxes of corporations.



WorkForce West Virginia continued ...Program: Military Incentive Program (MIP) Act of 1991

Eligible Applicants • Employers hiring eligible Korean and Vietnam era Veterans receive a credit

of 30%.

• Employers hiring eligible disabled Veterans may claim a credit ranging from 10 to 100%. The percentage is equal to the service related disability determined by the VA.

• Employers hiring unemployed Guard or Reserve member receive a credit of 25%.

Restrictions Certificate of eligibility must be issued by WorkForce West Virginia PRIOR to hire date.



WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Contact Martha Craig-Hinchman, Assistant DirectorEmployment Services

304.558.8414 [email protected] http://www.wvcommerce.org/business/workforcewv/job_seekers/on_the_job_training/default.aspx

Target Audience Individuals; Businesses

Funding Federal /U.S. Department Of Labor

Total available: National Emergency Grant Funds $490,993

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Reimbursement Rates to Employers for On-the-Job (OJT) Training Participants

Training reimbursement time is based on SVP level and based on the following:

Skill Level Average Training Hours Max. Hours Reimbursed

SVP Level 4 520 hrs 375 hrsSVP Level 5 680 hrs 425 hrsSVP Level 6 840 hrs 475 hrsSVP Level 7 & above 1040 hrs 499 hrs

Employer wage reimbursement rate will be based on employer size with the sliding scale requirements as follows:

Number of Employees Percent of Reimbursement

1- 50 Up- to 9051-250 Up- to 75

251 Standard 50



WorkForce West Virginia continued ...Program: On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Application Process On-the-Job Training (OJT) contracts can be negotiated with employers

throughout the National Emergency Grant (NEG) cycle from December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

Deadlines:

• On-the-Job (OTJ) Training activities must occur within the NEG grant cycle of December 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

• West Virginia’s Average UI Duration for Quarter 1, 2010 equals 17.88.

• No dislocated workers whose employment termination began before January 1, 2008 (the recession trigger thus the beginning date of this NEG) may be served with this OJT NEG.

Description The On-the-Job (OJT) grant activities are implemented through a special target National Emergency Grant (NEG) focusing on serving eligible workers recruited from the category of long-term unemployed. OJT eligible customers are from a “prolonged unemployed” population for this grant. The overall project design is based on the State’s OJT contract criteria including types of acceptable employment, special employer conditions, reimbursement provisions for the OJT contracts, training outline with skill sets, duration of training, and instructions for completing the OJT contract and negotiating OJT contract agreements. Because the numbers of long term unemployed will vary from region to region the funding amount will also vary.

Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) in Region 4 (Mid Ohio Valley) and Region 7 (Eastern Panhandle) are the project operators for the current NEG grant and are responsible for recruiting employers and linking long-term unemployed to employers for OJT placements. The Workforce Investment Boards are responsible for “taking care” of contracted employers by building a relationship that is evaluated on a timely basis. In turn, the employers will have the role of assisting the participants to grow and develop into the employee asset all parties envision.




Description Continued Types of Acceptable Employment (Negotiated with OJT employers):

• Employment must be full-time for up to six months.

• Temporary, low-skilled and high turnover jobs are not acceptable.

• Seasonal employment is not acceptable unless it can be determined that it will contribute to the customer’s year-round employment.

• Commission or piece rate jobs are not acceptable.

• Employment with a relative related by blood, marriage or adoption is not acceptable.

• Be sure to establish that the individual would not have the skills necessary for the job without the OJT. (For long-term unemployed it will be important to identify current skill levels that can be enhanced through the OJT contract.)

• If the applicant has worked in the occupation or field before, document what new skills will be acquired.

• A formal apprenticeship generally would be longer than the six-month approvable training period. However, an OJT providing minimum skills required to enter an apprenticeship program would be acceptable.

Contracted employers will agree to provide and make allowance for on the job training of the participant and agree to no replacement of present employees. Employers will be recruited from 3 main resources; those that already do business with WorkForce WV, Chambers of Commerce and personal recruiting. The number one criterion is an employer who is in need of employees with the intent that the employer will train the OJT participant and retain them as a permanent employee. The assessment tools give opportunity for various levels of skills for the employers to choose from and the reimbursement to the employer gives an avenue to train and hire skilled workers who in turn will be able to maintain the needs of their families and household.




Eligible Applicants Long-term unemployed of which meet the definition, for the purposes of the

OJT NEG Grant, “prolonged unemployed” refers to those dislocated workers who have been unemployed beyond the state’s average Unemployment Insurance (UI) duration. Source: ows.doleta.gov/unemploy/content/data.asp.

• West Virginia’s Average UI Duration for Quarter 1, 2010 equals 17.88.

• No dislocated workers whose employment termination began before January 1, 2008 (the recession trigger thus the beginning date of this NEG) may be served with this OJT NEG.

• Veterans and recently returned from active duty Veterans are to be given priority in all cases.

Restrictions Special Employer Conditions: OTJ positions cannot be developed with public sector employers or with employers which are gambling establishments, swimming pools, aquariums, zoos or golf courses.

An employer must meet the following special conditions in order to be approved for an OJT contract. These conditions are included in the OJT contract, but the employer must be aware of these conditions and must agree verbally that these conditions are met before preliminary training approval can be given.

• No currently employed individual may be displaced by the OJT participant, including partial displacement, such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits;

• The employer has not terminated the employment of any regular employee, or otherwise reduced the work force with the intention of filling the vacancy so created by hiring the eligible individuals;

• No other individual is on layoff from the same or any substantially equivalent job for which such eligible customer is being trained;

• Such training does not impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements;

• In the case of training which would be inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, written concurrence has been obtained from the concerned labor organizations;

• The job for which the eligible customer is being trained is not being created in a promotional line that will infringe in any way upon the promotional opportunities of the currently employed individuals;



WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS)

Program: www.grants.gov

Contact Kelly Underwood, Executive SecretaryOffice of the Secretary


Target Audience Government organizations, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations,

small businesses.

Funding Federal

Total available: $500 billion in annual awards

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Various.

Application Process To initiate, applicant must register, which is a one-time process but can take 3-5

days. Grant application package can be downloaded and completed offline, then submitted online.

Deadlines: Various

Description This is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs from 26 grant-making agencies. Registration is a one-time process but can take 3-5 days. To find more information on the availability and requirements to apply please visit www.grants.gov.

Eligible Applicants Various. Dependent upon the grant.

Restrictions Various. Dependent upon the grant.



WV Department of TransportationProgram: Industrial Access Road

Contact David E. Cramer, PE; Staff EngineerDivision of Highways


Target Audience New or expanding industries (Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, etc.)

Funding State (DOH)

Total available: $3 million/fiscal year

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No County may receive more than $400,000 in Unmatched or $150,000 in Matched IAR funds in a given fiscal year.

Application Process Application completed by County or City and submitted to the WV

Development Office with County Commission Resolution of support; if the WV Development Office recommends the project, then the application is transmitted to the WVDOH for approval. Applications may be submitted at any time during the fiscal year and are processed on a first-come/first-served basis until the full amount of IAR funds ($3 million) is obligated. IAR funds are approved on the basis of total qualified industrial investment associated with the new or expanding industry (10:1 Industrial investment: Unmatched IAR funds; 5:1 Industrial investment: Matched IAR funds).

Deadlines:IAR funds are available each fiscal year and no application deadline exists, although potential applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible after beginning of the fiscal year.

Description Program provides funds to facilitate public access to the new or expanding industry, which may reduce capital and future maintenance cost to the industry.



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Industrial Access Road

Eligible Applicants Counties or municipalities may apply, with IAR funds approved on the basis

of qualified investment. Applicant must provide summary of qualified investment: number of jobs retained, and number of jobs anticipated over a three-year period, associated with the project.

Restrictions Pursuant to West Virginia Code §17-3A-4, IAR funds may not be used for the adjustment of utilities or for the construction of Industrial Access Roads to schools, hospitals, libraries, armories, shopping centers, apartment buildings, government installations or similar facilities, whether public or private. Industrial Access Road funds may not be used to construct Industrial Access Roads on private property and may only be allocated to those items of construction and engineering which are essential to providing an adequate facility to serve the anticipated traffic. IAR funds may not be allocated for items such as storm sewers, curbs, gutters and extra pavement width unless necessary to extend or connect to an existing access road.



WV Department of TransportationProgram: Recreational Trails Program

Contact Ryan Burns, Program Manager


Target Audience Government, non-profits

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$15,000 minimum, $150,000 maximum total project cost

Application Process Complete the “Intent-to-Apply” form online at dohgrants.wv.gov once a year.

Deadlines: Intent-to-Apply due November 15 each year. Application due February 15 each year.

Description RTP funds may be used for:

1. Maintenance and/or restoration of existing trails

2. Development and/or rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages

3. Purchase and/or lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment

4. Acquisition of easements or property for trails

5. Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection related to trails

6. Assessment of trail conditions for accessibility



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Recreational Trails Program

Eligible Applicants The following is a list of eligible project sponsor organizations/governmental

bodies:








Restrictions RTP funds may not be used for:

1. Property condemnation (eminent domain)

2. Constructing new trails for use on National Forest or Bureau of Land Management lands (with certain exceptions)

3. Facilitating motorized access on otherwise nonmotorized trails

*RTP funds are intended for recreational trails. They may NOT be used to improve roads for general passenger vehicle use or to provide shoulders along roads.

Non-profit organizations and State agencies are no longer eligible to participate in the program as a Sponsor.



WV Department of TransportationProgram: Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

Contact Rebecca A. Davison, Program ManagerHighways


Target Audience The following is a list of eligible project Sponsor organizations/governmental

bodies:








Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Minimum amount allowable for consideration under the TA program has been raised from $30,000 to $50,000. This is a direct result of the likelihood that, due to inflation, design requirements, NEPA, etc., the majority of projects realistically cannot be completed for under $50,000. ($40,000 TA funds + $10,000 Sponsor match = $50,000 total project cost). There is no maximum amount of funding that can be requested.

Application Process Once a year on-line at dohgrants.wv.gov. Intent-to-Apply is due November 15

each year. Application is due January 15 each year.

Deadlines: See above.



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

Description On July 06, 2012 President Obama signed into Law P.L. 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), thus replacing P.L. 109-159, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Programs formerly and individually funded under SAFETEA-LU, including the Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), are now all contained within the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. The WVDOH’s TA Program provides funding to local and regional governmental entities to undertake projects to support alternative transportation, community infrastructure improvement activities, historic preservation, roadway amenities and support conventional transportation projects in the areas of archaeology and environmental mitigation.



WV Department of Transportation continued ...Program: Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program

Eligible Applicants Under MAP-21, the following activities are eligible for funding under the

TA Program:

1. Construction, planning and design of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other nonmotorized forms of transportation including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting and other safety-related infrastructure, and transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

2. Construction, planning and design of infrastructure-related projects and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs.

3. Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists or other nonmotorized transportation users.

4. Construction of turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas.

5. Inventory, control or removal of outdoor advertising.

6. Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities.

7. Vegetation management practices in transportation rights-of-way to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control.

8. Archaeological activities relating to impacts from implementation of a transportation project eligible under this title.

9. Any environmental mitigation activity, including pollution prevention and pollution abatement activities and mitigation to address stormwater management, control and water pollution prevention or abatement related to highway construction or due to highway runoff, including activities described in sections 133(b)(11), 328(a) and 329; or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or to restore and maintain connectivity among terrestrial or aquatic habitats.

Restrictions Non-profit organizations and State agencies are no longer eligible to participate in the program as a Sponsor. However, the WVDOH encourages non-profit groups and State agencies to partner with eligible organizations.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA)Program: Loan Insurance Program/Leveraged Technology Loan Program*

Contact Loan Officers:Tony Benedetto Joey Browning Steve Webb

304.558.3650 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://www.wveda.org/program-loaninsurance.html

Target Audience Available to all business borrowers regardless of size or industry.

Funding State


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum insured portion is equal to 80% of the loan extended by an applicant, bank or the maximum insured amount of $500,000 insurance (80% of a $625,000 loan).

Application Process Applications are provided to business lenders upon request. A non-refundable

$500 application fee is required to be submitted with the application which will be applied toward a minimum 1% of insured amount closing fee if approved.

Deadlines:Applications must be received by the first Thursday of each month for consideration at the following month’s Board of Directors’ meeting.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) continued ...Program: Loan Insurance Program/Leveraged Technology Loan Program*

Description The business borrower applies directly to a bank which negotiates collateral, interest rate, and loan covenants in keeping with its lending guidelines. Upon favorable review and conditional approval of the loan, the bank makes application to WVEDA for loan insurance. WVEDA requires a brief summary of the project, company history or business plan, company and personal financial statements, the bank’s conditional loan commitment, and a one page loan insurance application. Upon receipt of the information WVEDA prepares the application for consideration by its Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled meeting (the third Thursday of each month). Should WVEDA approve the extension of loan insurance, a 1% closing fee on the insured portion of the loan, due when the Bank loan closes, is assessed with the $500 application fee being applied to this amount. WVEDA’s insurance period is up to four years but the bank’s loan term may be longer. The bank may request an extension of the loan insurance period prior to its expiration.

Eligible Applicants Bank lenders may apply for insurance upon determining conditional loan

approval for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, or service providers conducting legal business in WV. WVEDA’s expectation is that one FTE job will be created or retained for each $15,000 insured.

Restrictions Loan insured may be for the purposes of fixed asset acquisition, inventory purchase, or permanent working capital funding. Construction loans and draw or revolving lines of credit do not qualify.

* The Leveraged Technology Loan Program provides insurance up to 90% of the bank loan for a maximum amount of $500,000, and a maximum term of five years, to businesses that are implementing an innovative technology for manufacturing tangible products or that provide high value-added services. Funds may be used for inventory, production, product commercialization, and marketing. Funds may not be used for acquisition of general operational and administrative equipment or real estate, or to re-pay an existing loan. All other factors and requirements are identical to those described for the Loan Insurance Program.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA)Program: West Virginia Certified Development Corporation

(Small Business Administration 504 Loan)


304.558.3650 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.wveda.org

Target Audience Small Business

Funding Federal

Total available: Up to $5,000,000

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$50,000 / $5,000,000

Application Process The WVCDC Board convenes on the 3rd Thursday of each month to consider

applications.

Deadlines:Must receive completed application by the 1st of the month you want to be considered.

Description Purpose is to create or retain jobs by providing fixed asset financing to help small businesses purchase, construct or expand their facilities. This includes the purchase of fixed equipment. The SBA will participate up to 40% of the eligible project costs on a subordinated basis.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) continued ...Program: West Virginia Certified Development Corporation

(Small Business Administration 504 Loan)

Eligible Applicants 10% - 20% equity required

One job for every $65,000 loaned must be created ($100,000 for manufacturing projects).

Restrictions • SBA will not finance working capital or rolling stock

• Must be a for-profit business

• Net worth must be less than $15 million

• After tax income cannot exceed $5 million

• Cannot finance real estate, speculative project, businesses engaged in gambling, promoting religion, in the financial sector or that restrict patronage.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA)Program: WVEDA Direct Loan Program


304.558.3650 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.wveda.org/program-directloan.html

Target Audience Credit worthy manufacturing and industrial business, distribution centers and

destination tourism companies seeking to expand, modernize or relocate to West Virginia.

Funding State & Federal

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Yes. Minimum loan amount: $100,000; Maximum loan amount: $10,000,000.

Application Process After meeting with a WVEDA staff member to determine project eligibility the

borrower will be given a loan application which summarizes the materials and attachments that must be submitted for loan consideration.

Deadlines:The WVEDA board meets on the third Thursday of each month; any complete application submitted to the WVEDA by the end of any month will be on the next month’s board meeting for consideration.



WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) continued ...Program: WVEDA Direct Loan Program

Description WVEDA Direct Loan Program is a low interest loan program designed to provide an incentive to recruit credit-worthy companies to West Virginia or as an incentive for in-state businesses to expand or modernize. The WVEDA could finance up to 45% of eligible project costs such as land, buildings and or equipment; the borrower is required to inject at least 10% into the project. For example a $1,000,000 project would typically have a $100,000 equity injection (10%) and a $450,000 WVEDA loan and $450,000 bank loan.

The interest rate for the WVEDA Direct Loan Program is the prime rate minus 4% (floor of 4%) for loans of $800,000 or less; the rate is fixed for the entire loan term. For loans greater than $800,000 the rate is a function of Treasury bond rates.

Eligible Applicants West Virginia manufacturing and industrial business as well as distribution

companies and destination tourism businesses seeking to expand or modernize their operation are eligible for WVEDA financing. Out of state companies considering locating to West Virginia could also be eligible.

Restrictions The WVEDA can only offer permanent, term loan financing; generally a private lender provides interim financing for projects involving construction. Service and retail businesses are not eligible for WVEDA financing. Working capital loans are not eligible as well.



WV Higher Education Policy CommissionProgram: WV Research Trust Fund (Bucks-for-Brains)

Contact Dr. Paul Hill, Vice ChancellorScience and Research

304.558.4128 [email protected] wvhepcnew.wvnet.edu

Target Audience Science based companies, university faculty, students and donors with interest

in Research and Development.

Funding State


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Companies cannot receive but can receive tax benefits from gifts to the university.

Application Process Universities (WVU and MU) may access matching on a dollar-for-dollar amount

for gifts totaling $50,000. WVU is eligible for up to $35M and MU is eligible for the remaining $15M in the original fund.

Deadlines: All match funds must be submitted by March 8, 2015 or be subject to reallocation by the state.

Description The WVRTF was established to encourage financial gifts to universities’ research endowments. While the original gift and state match cannot be expended, all interest and accrued funds directly benefit the conduct of scientific research and innovation that support the state’s economic development. Interest on these accounts pay for R&D expenses, recruitment of new research talent, student scholarships, laboratory equipment and other costs associated with research. These in turn may have a direct benefit to the donor in advancing technology, innovation, commercialization and workforce. Another short-term benefit is accrued through tax relief over the period of actual giving.



WV Higher Education Policy Commission continued ...Program: WV Research Trust Fund (Bucks-for-Brains)

Eligible Applicants All gifts from any individual or corporation are eligible for match as long as

the donor designates the funds to a scientific area defined by state statute. Energy, Biotechnology, Biometrics, Nanotechnology and Gerontology are the legislatively designated investment areas. Only Marshall and WVU are eligible to request and receive matches.

Restrictions Non-research and non-scientific activities are ineligible. Only gifts from private businesses for specifically defined research areas are eligible for state match.



West Virginia Department of EducationProgram: Hospitality Training (i.e., customer service, food safety, ServSafe)

Contact Donna Wilkes, Coordinator

304.558.6321 [email protected] www.wvheat.org

Target Audience Large businesses, small businesses, and individuals

Funding State

Total available:


Application Process Please contact Donna Wilkes or visit wvde.state.wv.us/wvheat.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Cost effective training is offered to hospitality and tourism industry andrelated businesses.

Eligible Applicants Large businesses, small businesses, and individuals

Restrictions None

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West Virginia Department of EducationProgram: West Virginia Workplace Education Program

Contact Dr. Robin Asbury

304.695.1182 [email protected] resa7.k12.wv.us/WorkplaceEdu.htm

Target Audience We serve all sizes and types of businesses, including new and existing business

and industry.

Funding Federal/State Adult Basic Education Funds



Application Process Companies interested in the services of the WV Workplace Education Program

can contact Dr. Robin Asbury at 304-695-1182 or Tina White at 304-695-1183. There is no formal application process.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The WV Workplace Education Program provides customized essential skill training for incumbent or potential employees (in the case of business expansion or relocation to WV). Essential skills include basic computer training, communication skills, applied math for the workplace, problem-solving, among others. This training provides companies with cost-effective and highly customized training to help them retain employees, promote from within, and reduce waste and down-time. The bottom line is the bottom line for this program; we strive to meet the basic training needs of the employer. Through this program, we can also provide ACT WorkKeys® Job Profiling to identify the crucial basic skills needed in specific jobs to help employers with hiring and promotion decisions.



West Virginia Department of Education continued ...Program: West Virginia Workplace Education Program

Eligible Applicants The cost to the company at present is $75/hr (NOT per participant) for training.

WorkKeys Job Profiling is available for $1,750.00 per job profiled. The other investment by the company is generally scheduling training during work time or overlapping shifts.

Restrictions The WV Workplace Education Program cannot provide training in technical skills or computer skills beyond basics (such as basic keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, database), but can work with career and technical education centers, higher education, and others to connect a company to the right resource.



WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling

Contact Valerie Smith-Rebholz, M.A., DWCP-ES, Business Consultant, ACT Authorized Job Profiler [email protected]

Deanna Jones, Business Consultant, ACT Authorized Job Profiler [email protected]

(304) 488-9840 (304) 549-0609 www.wvcommerce.org/business/workforcewv/employers

Target Audience Small, medium, and large size businesses are served by the ACT WorkKeys

Job Profiling Program. There are also individuals that are served including job applicants, incumbent workers wishing to be promoted or transfer within their organization, and those job seekers wishing to update their marketable skills geared toward a particular organization, industry, or just to update their personal resume or profile.

Funding Federal and State Funding

Total available: Total funding amounts vary for each budget year

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:WorkKeys job profiles are based on the employers hiring, training, and retention needs. Services are provided per employer request with a maximum of three job profiles for an employer within a one year period of time.

Application Process Applications are accepted on a regular basis and scheduled according to

immediate need and scheduling availability of WorkForce West Virginia’s ACT WorkKeys Authorized Job Profilers.

Deadlines: There are currently no program deadlines.



WorkForce West Virginia continued ...Program: ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling

Description The ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling Process is a tool that assists employers to select, train, develop, and retain the high performance workforce necessary to compete successfully in today’s global economy. The completed job profile gives employers reliable, relevant information about employees’ and applicants’ skill levels. When the employer compares this assessment information with the skill benchmarks required for their jobs, they will be able to make solid decisions about their workforce.

The Job Profiling Process increases the employers’ bottom line, reduces turnover, overtime, and waste while increasing morale among workers. It also allows the guesswork to be taken out of selection decisions and establish legal defensibility in the hiring process. Finally, this process will assist the employer in obtaining the most efficiency from its training practices and improve the effectiveness of the company’s training dollars.

Eligible Applicants Decisions on companies that may receive the ACT WorkKeys Job Profiling

Process are geared toward companies that offer jobs with medium to high wages with benefits and/or companies in areas with high unemployment and/or limited employment opportunities.

Restrictions All employers interested in the profiling program will be visited and discussions will be held concerning the benefits and requirements of the program. At that point, a decision will be made as to whether the profiling process is the best fit for the company at that time or whether other directions or programs would better suit the needs of the employer. This determination is made for each employer on an individual basis.



WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: Federal Bonding Program

Contact Stephen P. Dailey, Director

304.558.1138 [email protected] www.wvcommerce.org/business/workforcewv/job_seekers/federal_bonding

Target Audience Businesses of any size are eligible. The program provides bonding for ex-

offenders, ex-addict, and individuals with a poor-credit record or have declared bankruptcy, individuals dishonorably discharged from the military, and individuals lacking a work history who are from families with low income.

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:A total of $5,000 bond coverage is usually issued, with NO DEDUCTIBLE amount of liability for the employer. Once the date is set for the applicant to start work, the bond can be issued immediately. The employer signs NO papers.

Application Process Issuance of the bond for job placement to occur can be requested by either the

employer or the job applicant. This request is to be made to WorkForce West Virginia. The job start date will be the effective date of the bond insurance which will terminate six months later. After six months, continued coverage will be made available for purchase if the worker has exhibited job honesty under the program’s bond.

Deadlines:Once the date is set for the applicant to start work, the bond can be issued immediately.



WorkForce West Virginia continued ...Program: Federal Bonding Program

Description In West Virginia, the Federal Bonding Program is a joint effort between WorkForce West Virginia and the U.S. Department of Labor. Fidelity bonds are free of charge for any employee or employer, but can be used only in employment-related situations where fidelity bonding is required as a condition of individual employment. Bonds cannot be resold or transferred. The program serves as a job placement tool, guaranteeing to employers the job honesty of any at-risk jobseeker. The program was designed to reimburse employers for loss due to employee theft of money or property with no deductible amount becoming the employer’s liability.

Eligible Applicants The program covers any person who is at risk in the categories listed above.

There are no age limits. The job usually is to be for at least 30 hours work per week. Workers must be paid wages with federal taxes automatically deducted from pay.

Restrictions The bond does not cover liability due to poor workmanship, job injuries or work accident. It is not a bail bond or court bond for the legal system. It is not a contract bond, performance bond or license bond. Self-employed individuals are not eligible. Before a bond can be issued, the applicant must receive a job offer and the employer must schedule a date to start work.



WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: Job Orders/Recruitment

Contact Stephen P. Dailey, Director

304.558.1138 [email protected] www.workforcewv.org

Target Audience Labor Exchange services are available to all businesses and job seekers seeking

employment and training through the State.

Funding Federal

Total available: Based on federal budget.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No. WorkForce West Virginia is 100% federally funded by United States Department of Labor and all services are free to job seekers and businesses.

Application Process Application process is open-ended. Job Seekers can apply in-person at any

of our 21 locations or visit our website at www.workforcewv.org. Employers can work directly with WorkForce West Virginia staff to place job order to find qualified workers or place a job order on our website at www.workforcewv.org, identifying their employment needs.

Deadlines: N/A



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Description WorkForce West Virginia can help an employer find the right workers for their business, saving them time and money. Having the largest online database of job seekers and available jobs in the state, WorkForce West Virginia can match employers with qualified applicants, increasing worker retention and productivity. WorkForce West Virginia is a one-stop center for workforce resources, including training, tax incentives and labor market information.

WorkForce West Virginia can help employers analyze the essential functions of their vacant positions to help match the right job seeker to the right job. We can recruit at the individual and group level. WorkForce West Virginia can screen, assess and interview job seekers for employers. If needed, we can provide federal employee bonding. We can also provide space in our offices for employers who decide to conduct their own interviews.

We can administer nationally recognized WorkKeys assessments to potential employees to validate the skill levels employers need for successful workers. WorkForce West Virginia can help prepare print ads, post job openings online and broadcast job openings on cable television where available.

Eligible Applicants All individuals are eligible for our services. There is universal access to all our

customers’ in-person or via the website at www.workforcewv.org.

Restrictions None



WVU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, Inc.

Program: Non-Profit, Training & Development Organization

Contact Matt West

304.293.5551 [email protected] www.cesd.wvu.edu

Target Audience Large and Small Businesses (statewide)

Funding

Total available:


Application Process Continuous

Deadlines: None

Description The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development, Inc. (CESD) is a nonprofit corporation affiliated with West Virginia University. Since 1981, CESD has provided technical and workforce development services to hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of employees and students in West Virginia.

We customize our approach, both training and technical services, for each organization based on a thorough understanding of the organization’s current situation and desired outcomes. Our team blends international experience and expertise with local knowledge to support the needs of organizations in West Virginia.



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Description Continued Our services cover the entire spectrum of organizational needs of

industry, including:

Workforce Development

• Employment assessment strategies – we help organizations think through their recruiting, retention, training and performance goal setting and evaluation processes and work with them to identify strategies to establish a highly productive, low turnover workforce.

• Structured job training – we develop job specific instructional materials and prepare staff to deliver job training.

• General business skills training – we provide organizations with a number of commonly used training packages on a variety of topics including customer service, communicating in the workplace, problem solving, working in teams and many others.

• Leadership development – we provide specific leadership programs and succession planning strategies for senior managers.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Organizational Development – we help organizations and teams with the way they function by evaluating and improving their structure, working relationships, roles and responsibilities.

• Strategic Planning – we facilitate a collaborative planning approach for developing an organizational vision, goals, objectives and the implementation plan to reach the desired outcomes.

• Internal and Market Assessments – we work with organizations to design and execute various assessments including customer requirements, employee feedback and other topics as requested.

• Risk Management – we provide organizations an integrated approach to identify, evaluate and address their internal and external risks.

• Business Development – we help organizations develop business plans for an entire organization or strategies for new products and services from initial concept through the market introduction.





Description Continued Performance Improvement

• Continuous improvement – we help organizations improve their operations using a customized approach that includes aspects of Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, World Class Manufacturing, Kaizen and other commonly used methods.

• Performance measurement systems – we provide organizations with the information they need to measure and improve performance, from identifying the most appropriate measures to timely reporting of data using the available information technology.

• Targeted problem solving – we work with organizations to solve their toughest problems and improve their most critical processes from initial research to final implementation.

Eligible Applicants All WV employers

Restrictions None



INNOVA Commercialization Group, an initiative of the WVHTC Foundation Program: Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment

Contact Guy Peduto, Director

304.333.6769 [email protected] www.innovawv.org

Target Audience Entrepreneurs, Small Business and Researchers


Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Up to $250,000 per Early Stage investment

Application Process Application for Services is available for download on the INNOVA website;

www.innovawv.org or may be submitted electronically at innovawv.ecenterdirect.com

Deadlines:Applications are accepted on a continuous, daily basis.

Description INNOVA® is a statewide commercialization program focused exclusively on West Virginia innovators. Our mission is to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses by providing business development resources, professional assistance and capital necessary to successfully launch new products into the commercial marketplace. As part of that mission, INNOVA® is a primary provider of early stage capital in West Virginia.

Technical assistance and commercialization services are provided by INNOVA® team members to its client base. Such assistance may include business plan reviews, strategic planning sessions, financial modeling, etc. Additional support is also available to qualifying clients to assist in the funding of professional services from accountants, attorneys, market researchers, web developers, etc. INNOVA® also provides assistance in the preparation of SBIR and STTR proposals.

Technical Assistance S T A T E W I D E

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Program: Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment

Description Continued The INNOVA® Commercialization Group manages the primary seed fund within

West Virginia seeking early stage innovative companies in which to invest. Its statewide focus has yielded eleven investments to date totaling close to $1.5 million dollars. Other forms of funding include a microloan fund which provides for more traditional working capital and equipment loans made to the group’s client base.

The program serves as a job placement tool, guaranteeing employers the job honesty of any at-risk jobseeker. The program was designed to reimburse employers for loss due to employee theft of money or property with no deductible amount becoming the employer’s liability.

Eligible Applicants Small business, entrepreneurs and researchers

Restrictions 1. The company is located or principally based in West Virginia.

1. More than fifty percent (50%) of the company’s assets and operations are located in WV.

3. More than fifty percent (50%) of the company’s employees are WV residents.


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Marshall University Program: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER)

Contact Kent Sowards, Associate Director

304.696.4817 [email protected] www.marshall.edu/cber

Lisa Christopher, Senior Office Administrator


Target Audience Statewide, Huntington MSA and ARC

Funding None

Total available:


Application Process Clients should contact CBER directly to discuss particular needs and in which

ways CBER might be able to provide services.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Standing as a research arm of Marshall University, the CBER’s mission is to conduct business and economic research pertinent to the West Virginia and tri-state regional economies; provide related research and service support to College faculty; support University economic development and service efforts; integrate with the business community through direct faculty involvement in research related to the West Virginia and tri-state economies; provide business and economic development support to private and public sector constituencies; disseminate information, research findings, and data; and encourage and support faculty in their intellectual pursuits and contributions.

Eligible Applicants Entities from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to contact

CBER to discuss potential areas of service provision.



Program: Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER)

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Restrictions The CBER does not engage in lobbying activities.



Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. Program: RCAC, Inc.

Contact Jessica Hudson, President

304.344.2546 x 4 [email protected] www.rcacwv.com

Target Audience WV based businesses and organizations interested in local, state, and federal

government contracting.

Funding Federal, State, Southern WV Community and Technical College, and corporate donations

Total available: FY 2011/2012 – Period covering 08/01/2011 through 07/31/2012 Total budget awarded: $642,801

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:RCAC focuses on government contracting assistance for WV based businesses and organizations.

Application Process Applications are accepted anytime during RCAC’s program year ( 8/1 – 7/31)

Deadlines:RCAC’s assistance programs have no deadline; however, the fiscal year ends on July 31st of each year.

Description RCAC is a 501 (c)(3) organization funded to assist WV based businesses and organizations in government contracting from solicitation interpretation, proposal preparation, required registrations, financial issues, performance issues, contract closeout, and socio-economic certification process assistance.

Eligible Applicants RCAC works with WV based businesses and organizations that have at least

two years of work history. An email address, Internet skills, and knowledge of e-commerce are fundamental. Potential clients are assessed as to their capabilities and those that need assistance outside the scope of RCAC’s mission are referred to organizations such as the US SBA, WV SBDC, SCORE, and local economic development authorities.



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Restrictions RCAC shall not accept additional funds from federal sources unless prior permission is granted by the federal government, Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).



Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI)

Program: RCBI - Multiple Programs

Contact Charlotte Weber, Director & CEO

304.781.1655 or 800.469.RCBI (7224) [email protected] www.rcbi.org

Target Audience Manufacturers and entrepreneurs, whose operations range from small to

large businesses, are the priority at RCBI. RCBI services also are available to individuals, dislocated workers, welfare-to-work participants, individuals in state or privately funded education or training programs as well as employers who need to enhance or expand the skills of their workforce.

Funding Federal, state and private industry fees

Total available: RCBI does not provide cash funds to clients. However, RCBI does refer clients to funding resources to determine whether they meet eligibility requirements to qualify.


Application Process For assistance, contact RCBI directly.

Deadlines: N/A

Description As West Virginia’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center, RCBI provides access to cutting edge and emerging technologies including Reverse Engineering Tools and 3D Printers as well as affordable workforce development initiatives and technical training to manufacturers, entrepreneurs and individuals. Operating Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centers in Huntington, Charleston, Bridgeport and Rocket Center (near Keyser in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle), RCBI’s mission includes developing a strong, capable, competitive and just-in-time supplier base for the Department of Defense, NASA and the commercial sector.



Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI)

Program: RCBI - Multiple Programs

Eligible Applicants N/A

Restrictions N/A



U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyProgram: National Clean Diesel Campaign

Contact Kathy Cosco, Chief Communications Officer

304.926.0499 x 1267 [email protected] www.epa.gov/cleandiesel

Target Audience

Funding Federal

Total available: Varies each year

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: Depends on specific grant (National, Emerging Technologies, SmartWay Finance) and amount appropriated by Congress for a given year.

Application Process EPA puts out Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for these competitive grants once a

year at the following website: www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/grantfund.htm

Deadlines:The program deadlines for the competitive grants are set by EPA at the time the funding becomes available.

Description EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) promotes clean air strategies by working with manufacturers, fleet operators, air quality professionals, environmental and community organizations, and state and local officials to reduce diesel emissions.

As a result of EPA regulations, diesel engines manufactured today are cleaner than ever. Recent diesel rulemakings have focused on light- and heavy-duty highway vehicles, nonroad diesel equipment, locomotive and marine engines, and large ocean-going vessels.

EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign website is www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/index.htm.



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Eligible Applicants Eligible entities under the National Clean Diesel Emission Reduction Program’s

competitive funding opportunities include U.S. regional, State, local or tribal agencies or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality, or nonprofit organizations or institutions that: 1) represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets; or 2) have, as their principle purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality. EPA encourages private fleet owners to partner with eligible entities for the implementation of diesel emission reduction projects.

In most cases, a non-profit that is not a 501(c)(3) can apply. Non-profit organizations, as defined by OMB Circular A-122, means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization which is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest, is not organized primarily for profit, and uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations.

For this purpose, the term “non-profit organization” includes non-profit institutions of higher education and hospitals. Non-profit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. See Section III.A. of the RFP for all details regarding eligible entities.

Restrictions Awards cannot be used to meet federal, state, or local emissions reductions mandates. Retrofit technologies must be EPA or CARB-certified or verified (www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/verification/verif-list.htm). Idle reduction technologies must be EPA-verified, and technologies from EPA’s Emerging Technologies List must be used. Early replacement and repowers with certified engine configurations may be partially reimbursed if certain EPA emissions requirements are met.

Applicant eligibility, project eligibility, and vehicle, equipment and engine eligibility are defined by the competitive grants, and have specific requirements that are detailed in EPA’s “Questions and Answers: FY 2011 Request for Proposals (RFP)” at www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/documents/fy11-faq-20110202.pdf.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Business Coaching


304.558.2960 [email protected] www.wvsbdc.org

Target Audience Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description Interactive Coach to Client Coaching on:

• Business Needs Assessment

• Business & Strategic Planning

• Financial Statement Analysis & Projections

• Market identification

• Identification of Funding Sources

• Loan Packaging

• Guidance for Government Contracting

• Guidance for International Trade



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Eligible Applicants Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Business Coaching for Existing and Potential Businesses

in Area of International Trade



Target Audience Those small businesses that are participating in International Trade.

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description Interactive one-on-one Coaching and Technical Assistance between Client and Business Coach on International Trade and Funding Sources for Internal Trade.

Technical assistance in promoting increased imports and exports by small businesses.

Eligible Applicants Existing businesses in area of International Trade.

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Business Coaching for Special Emphasis Business Owners



Target Audience Potential and existing small businesses that are owned by Displaced Workers,

Young Entrepreneurs, Second Life, Disabled individuals, Women, Minorities, Agri-businesses and individuals living in a distressed, rural and urban area.

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description Assistance targeted to help individuals participate in the entrepreneurial and business process including pre-venture to existing businesses. Technical Assistance includes but is not limited to licensing procedures, loan packaging and government procurement.

Eligible Applicants

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Business Coaching for Veterans



Target Audience Business Assistance for pre-venture, start up and existing veterans, service

connected-disabled veteran-owned businesses, reservists on active duty and other reserve component members of the U.S. Military.

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description Interactive one on one Coaching between Client and Business Coach. Licensing & Registration Guidance, Business Plan Development, Understanding Business Financials, Business Financial Projections, Market Identification, Identification of Funding Sources and Loan Packaging.

Assistance targeted toward veteran and service connected-disabled veteran owned businesses, as well as Reservists and National Guard members called to active duty, such as: Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Programs; summits for veteran business owners; activities in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services; Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (E.S.G.R.) and National Guard State Adjutants; DELTA Program; marketing and assistance for the Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program; Patriot Express program; base closings and RIF counseling; and, DOD or DOL Transition Assistance Program (TAP) seminars.



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Eligible Applicants Veterans, service connected-disabled veteran-owned businesses, reservists on

active duty and other reserve component members of the U.S. Military.

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Export Promotion Program

Contact Debra Martin, Manager, International Trade

304.957.2042 [email protected] www.worldtrdewv.com



Funding State


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Although this program does not make direct grants to companies, we do subsidize the cost of participation in international trade shows and trade missions and provide free export counseling.

Application Process Participation is not restricted and a company is eligible as long as they have a

facility in West Virginia that employs West Virginians.

Deadlines: This program is ongoing.

Description The Export Promotion Program assists West Virginia companies, primarily small to medium-sized, with their exporting needs. We sponsor trade missions and international trade shows to facilitate relationships with agents, distributors, and end users. In addition, we provide export counseling and training to companies interested in pursuing new markets or entering the global market for the first time.

Eligible Applicants Companies with a facility located in West Virginia.

Restrictions Companies participating in trade missions or trade shows are responsible for their own travel costs.



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Innovation & Technology-Based Coaching Services

Contact Jamie Gaucher, Innovation & Technology Manager


Target Audience West Virginia-based entrepreneurs and researchers that have an idea for a

technology-based product, service or process innovation. Focus will be on opportunities where innovation is a catalyst for new products or services and where innovation is a consequence of improved process.

Funding



Application Process

Deadlines: N/A



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Description Provide expert business coaching around technical development of technologies, market development and business opportunities and organizational development around entrepreneurs and emerging companies.

Specific services include the following:

1. Technology Development and Commercialization

2. Market Understanding

3. Entrepreneurial Skills and Enterprise Development

4. Business Model Generation

5. Technology Transfer

6. Research Assistance

7. Analysis of Technology-Relevant Issues

8. Analysis of Business-Relevant Issues

9. Coordination/ Connection to a Statewide Network

10. SBIR/STTR Assistance

Eligible Applicants

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Main Street West Virginia

Contact Monica Miller, ManagerCommunity Development

304.957.2049 [email protected] www.wvmainstreet.com

Target Audience All businesses and professional service providers located in the commercial

districts of certified Main Street West Virginia communities are eligible for technical assistance through their local Main Street organization.

Funding Federal, State

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: No.

Technical assistance is provided in the following areas:• Market Analysis;

• Community Branding;

• Design services:

» Commercial streetscape, pedestrian safety issues and traffic flow studies ;

» Historic tax credit analysis;

» Façade, signage and lighting for commercial districts;

» Parking study and design;

• Planning for business retention, expansion and recruitment;

• Commercial district promotional events to drive consumers into the commercial district;

• Quarterly workshops that focus on development of organizational and business and leadership skills;

• Additional services as requested that pertain to commercial district revitalization.




Application Process Certified Main Street communities request technical assistance by applying

in writing, with a thorough description of the assistance being requested, throughout the fiscal year. Request for services are approved depending on budget constraints.

Deadlines:

Description The Main Street program uses a common-sense approach to tackle the complex issue of downtown and commercial district economic revitalization, capitalizing on the history and the resources of the community itself.

Started in 1988, the program currently works with 12 certified communities throughout the state. The program provides technical services, listed above, in the Main Street Four-Point Approach® of:

• Economic Restructuring

• Organization

• Promotion

• Design

Commercial District Revitalization:

• Protects the existing tax base. The Main Street program protects and enhances private investment in banks, businesses and commercial property and public investment in water and sewer lines, streets and sidewalks.

• Creates an incubator for business development. A viable downtown offers opportunities and incentives for new entrepreneurs, such as lower rent and technical assistance.

• Attracts industrial development. Downtowns reflect the overall image a community projects to potential investors. An invigorated downtown makes a positive statement about the entire community.

• Provides a point-of-focus and stability. A vibrant downtown gives the whole community and region a sense of pride and a positive self-image. It serves as an anchor for the community by providing stability that is necessary for economic growth.

The Main Street West Virginia program serves as a liaison between various state agencies and organizations within the designated communities.




Eligible Applicants Main Street West Virginia communities that maintain annual certification

through the National Trust Main Street National Criteria.

Restrictions



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: Sustainable Growth Workshop



Target Audience Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description Training on Maintaining a Business

Eligible Applicants Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Development OfficeProgram: WV SBIR/STTR Assistance Program

Contact Jamie Gaucher, Innovation & Technology Manager

304.558.2960 [email protected] www.wvsbdc.org/SBIRSTTRProgram



Funding State


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$5,000 per phase I or per phase II effort.

Application Process WV SBIR/STTR Phase Go Application (accepted on a running basis until funds

are exhausted).

Deadlines: Individual applications are tied to Federal solicitation timelines.

Description The WV SBIR/STTR Assistance Program is designed to assist WV-based entrepreneurs and technology companies address issues of quality inherent in their phase I or phase II submissions to any of the participating federal agencies. It allows successful applicants to offset some of the costs associated with generating a phase I or phase II proposal.

Eligible Applicants WV-based companies or entrepreneurs that have targeted a specific solicitation

from one of the participating Federal Agencies.

Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Division of EnergyProgram: Biomass Availability Assessments


Shawn Grushecky 304.293.9417

ahc.caf.wvu.edu/joomla/

Target Audience Businesses interested in using biomass as an energy resource.

Funding Federal



Application Process Requests are made to the Appalachian Hardwood Center at WVU or to the WV

Division of Energy for a listing of available wood resources for energy purposes.


Description The Appalachian Hardwood Center at WVU provides biomass availability assessments for businesses using wood as a process input. The center can determine within 50 and 100 miles the amount of chips, bark, sawdust and slash. Contact Shawn Grushecky, (304) 293-9417.

Eligible Applicants Any business interested in wood residue as an energy source.




West Virginia Division of EnergyProgram: Industrial Energy Assessments


Ed Crowe 304.293.7318 x 5435

iofwv.nrcce.wvu.edu

Target Audience West Virginia manufacturers.

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:10 assessments per year

Application Process Continuous.

Deadlines: Funded through September 2012.

Description Industrial Energy Assessments are made available to West Virginia manufacturers. An industrial assessment is a thorough evaluation of a business’s energy use. Recommendations are provided on process improvements, technology modernization and building energy efficiency. The evaluations are provided by the Industrial Assessment Center at WVU supported by contractual agreement with the WV Division of Energy. Funding for 10 assessments a year. Contact Ed Crowe, (304) 293-7318, extension 5435.

Eligible Applicants West Virginia manufacturers

Restrictions



West Virginia Division of EnergyProgram: Student Energy Intern Program


Dr. Ken Means 304.293.3141

iofwv.nrcce.wvu.edu/about/IOFSENassess.cfm

Target Audience Large and small businesses.

Funding Federal


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Efforts are made to work with businesses that have not recently participated in the program.

Application Process Directly request assistance from WVU or through the WV Division of Energy.

New projects are identified every August and December.

Deadlines: Program funded through 9/2012

Description Student engineering teams from WVU’s College of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are used to provide technical assistance on energy issues identified by plant management. Projects are a semester in duration. Industries receive no-cost engineering assistance. The student receives 3 hours of senior design class credit. Up to six businesses are provided students per year. Support provided through a WV Division of Energy contract with WVU. Contact Dr. Ken Means, (304) 293-3141.

Eligible Applicants Any business interested in utilizing this program.

Restrictions Projects are offered on a semester basis and must be of educational relevance to the students. Projects are also dependent on availability of the students.



West Virginia Division of ForestryProgram: Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Program

Contact Matt Borror, Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Specialist

304.380.2413 [email protected] www.wvforestry.com

Target Audience Small and large businesses that produce or manufacture items from wood.

Funding N/A




Description Facilitate the retention, expansion, and creation of the WV forest products industry, both primary and secondary manufacturers, that use local forests while promoting sustainable forestry of the state’s forest resources. This is initiated by the WV Division of Forestry establishing a network, with a goal of economic growth, between the following groups: forest products industry, local and regional economic development authorities, Hardwood Alliance Zone, Appalachian Hardwood Center, Wood Education and Resource Center, US Forest Service, West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, and the WV Forestry Association.

Organizations and projects that provide information about the WV Forest Products Industry and are used to determine locations of economic growth.



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Description Continued Hardwood Alliance Zone (www.westvirginia.haz)

This organization is composed of Economic Development Personnel from the following counties: Barbour, Lewis, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Webster. This group is charged with developing economic growth of the forest products industry within this geographical area. Due to the quantity and quality of the timber source and the existence of industrial opportunities, this seven county area is considered the center of the WV forest products industry. Monthly meetings are held to discuss industry trends, product marketing ideas, and development of plans to increase the economic output of the WV forest products industry in this region.

Appalachian Hardwood Center (www.ahc.caf.wvu.edu) Provides relevant, natural resource-based outreach and extension programs, technical assistance, and research for businesses, communities, and individuals located in the Appalachian forest region. These efforts, where possible, promote multiple uses of natural resources in ways that are sustainable and compatible.

Wood Education and Resource (www.na.fs.fed.us/werc/) The Wood Education and Resource Center, located in Princeton, WV is an USDA Forest Service facility with offices, training facilities, and a rough mill. The WERC mission is to facilitate interaction and information exchange with the forest products industry to enhance opportunities for sustained forest products production in the eastern hardwood forest region of the United States.

US Forest Service (www.fs.fed.us/) This federal government agency is responsible for the management of 193 million acres of land in order to restore and enhance landscapes, protect and enhance water resources, develop climate change resiliency and help create jobs that will sustain communities. Many USFS employees assist state governments with projects on federal land within the state.




Description Continued West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

(www.forestry.caf.wvu.edu/) The Division of Forestry & Natural Resources is committed to providing students with quality educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. The faculty conscientiously makes every effort to integrate teaching and research in the classroom, providing opportunities to develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, creative problem solving, and the use of cutting-edge technology. Many professors work closely with the WVDOF and the Appalachian Hardwood Center in regards to forestry related issues in the state.

West Virginia Forestry Association (www.wvfa.org/) The West Virginia Forestry Association is a non-profit organization funded by its membership. Members of this organization include individuals and businesses involved in forest management, timber production and wood product manufacturing. These members are concerned with protecting the environment, as well as enhancing the future of West Virginia’s forests through multiple-use management. The West Virginia Forestry Association encourages and promotes sustainable forest management, improved fire protection and suppression, true conservation of woodland resources in West Virginia.

West Virginia Forest Products On-Line Directory (www.hardwoodswv.com/directory) This directory was established to enable endusers and consumers to locate companies in the WV forest products industry, promote general knowledge of the company, and to market the manufactured products of each company. This directory allows the user to sort by the county and by the products such as: logs, lumber, post and rail fence, flooring, cabinets, furniture, home furnishings, dimension/millwork, moulding, flooring, architectural millwork, trusses, pallets, wood pellets, log homes, and railroad ties.

Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) This project is an on-going task that is under the guidance of the US Forest Service. The personnel in this program conduct field work in order to determine the volume, value, health, and location of the timber resources within the state of West Virginia. This fieldwork involves collecting data from 2,500 sample plots throughout the state. Each year approximately 500 plots are visited and data is collected on the trees within these plots. This data is critical to determine the sustainability of the forest resource and thus the forest products industry.




Description Continued Logging Capacity Database

This project is a date collection that pertains to the logging industry. The data obtained includes: number and types of logging equipment, number of workers, and general business operating procedures. This information will enable the WVDOF to evaluate the timber harvest volume that can be accomplished with the recorded data in comparison with the volume needed by the forest products industry each year.

Timber Product Output (TPO) This project is a collection of data that identifies the products produced from the forests in West Virginia, volume of timber for major species for each county. This tool is useful when determining the location of additional wood processing plants and therefore can be used to plan for future economic expansion in the state of West Virginia.

Eligible Applicants Any individual or company that operates a business, within the state of

West Virginia, that produces or manufacturers a product from wood. This production or manufacturing can involve any form of wood including, but not limited to: trees, logs, lumber, post and rail fence, flooring, cabinets, furniture, home furnishings, dimension/millwork, moulding, flooring, architectural millwork, trusses, pallets, wood pellets, log homes, and railroad ties.

Restrictions



West Virginia Manufacturing Extension PartnershipProgram: West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Contact Office of the President

304.293.9384 www.wvmep.com

Target Audience Businesses interested in manufacturing process, safety or marketing issues.

Energy-related services are supported through the WV Division of Energy.

Funding Federal



Application Process Requests are made to the WV Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Small manufacturers may request the assistance of the WV Manufacturing Extension Partnership in addressing process, safety or marketing issues. MEP maintains regional offices. The WV Division of Energy supports MEP’s energy-related services (Carbon Footprint Studies, Lean Evaluations) that are offered at no cost to manufacturers. Most MEP services do require a business cost share.

Eligible Applicants Manufacturers with 500 or less employees.

Restrictions



West Virginia UniversityProgram: Research and Data Services

Contact Dr. Nancy McIntyre, Interim DirectorBureau of Business and Economic Research

304.293.4056 [email protected] www.bber.wvu.edu

Target Audience Services are provided to public and private entities on a contractual basis

Funding Federal




Deadlines: N/A

Description Information about BBER’s research and services is available at www.bber.wvu.edu

Eligible Applicants

Restrictions



Wheeling Jesuit UniversityProgram: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center

Contact Ryan Wall, Executive Director

304.243.4399 [email protected] www.wju.edu/iec

Target Audience Entrepreneurs – engineers, scientists, researchers, and technology developers

Funding Private (Foundation & Industry)

Total available:We do not provide (cash) funds for entrepreneurs, rather in-kind support and services

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:We provide community training during events that have no limit. But we do have a limit of 5 clients that we can co-locate at our business incubator

Application Process IEC Application for Services:

www.wju.edu/iec/apply.html

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) at Wheeling Jesuit University supports the creation of technology-based start-up and early-stage companies. We deliver a range of business training, mentoring and incubation programs designed to help local entrepreneurs – engineers, scientists, researchers, and technology developers – transition ideas and concepts to commercial products and ventures.

Eligible Applicants • WJU Students

• Local Tech-Based startup businesses

• Local scientists and/or technology developers

Restrictions We do not accept non technology based businesses.



WorkForce West VirginiaProgram: West Virginia Labor Market Information

Contact Jeffrey Green, DirectorResearch, Information and Analysis

304.558.2660 [email protected] www.workforcewv.org/lmi

Target Audience Current or prospective employers who require labor market information for

business planning.

Funding Federal



Application Process No process. Information available 24/7 on the WorkForce West Virginia Labor

Market Information web site at www.workforcewv.org/lmi.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages provides wages, employment, and number of establishments by state and county. These statistics are sought after by business owners seeking to improve wages or locate in state. Occupational Employment Statistics data provide employment and wages by occupation, which is beneficial to business owners and job seekers. Employment/Unemployment data is released monthly and sought after by journalists, state and local government officials, and grant writers. Occupational Projections are particularly useful to educational professionals who can develop curricula to meet the needs of a changing workforce.



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Description Continued Virtual Labor Market Information is a site developed for job seekers, employers,

and researchers. Job seekers are guided through a step by step process from basic personal skills identification to seeking and applying for a job online. Research, Information and Analysis assists, among others, state and local government officials, boards of health, business owners, journalists, instructors, students, and job seekers in locating and properly utilizing economic data. Customized reports for employers are available upon request.

Eligible Applicants Free Information Service

Restrictions N/A



WV Department of Environmental ProtectionProgram: Business Ombudsman

Contact Dr. Terry L. Polen, DM, PE, QEP

304.926.0440 Mobile: 304.389.7520 [email protected] www.dep.wv.gov

Target Audience All businesses that have dealings with the West Virginia Department of

Environmental Protection.

Funding

Total available:


Application Process Contact Dr. Terry Polen for additional information.

Deadlines:

Description The Ombudsman is an assistance program that provides independent and confidential help to business of all sizes on permitting and compliance issues. The Ombudsman deals with all aspects of the DEP and can also help organizations and entities connect with the proper programs and individuals within the various agencies of DEP.

Eligible Applicants All businesses and organizations.

Restrictions



WV Division of Natural ResourcesProgram: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and

Sport Fish Restoration Program

Contact Curtis I. Taylor, Chief, Wildlife Resources Section

304.558.2771 [email protected] www.wvdnr.gov

Target Audience Hunters, anglers, wildlife enthusiasts, and the citizens of West Virginia.

Funding Hunting/fishing licenses and federal money through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Total available: None

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Not available.

Application Process None.

Deadlines: None.



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Description WV Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section, is responsible for the management of nearly 1.5 million acres of public land, 98,000 acres of warmwater streams, 22,000 acres of public impoundments, operations of 7 coldwater (trout) and 2 warmwater hatcheries, restoration of 250 miles of 51 streams and 4 lakes impacted by acid precipitation, construction and maintenance of hundreds of public facilities which includes: boating access sites, parking lots, shooting ranges, wildlife viewing areas, wildlife center, to list only a few, and of course, the management and the promotion of recreational opportunities associated with the state’s wildlife resources; which includes game, fish and non-game. Wildlife associated recreation in West Virginia is a time-honored tradition in which the majority of families have at least one member who participates on a regular basis. Each year over 750,000 hunters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts (many of which are non-residents) take to West Virginia’s woods and waters. With this pursuit millions of dollars are directed toward the state’s economy, creating nearly 10,000 jobs. West Virginia’s hunting-related expenditures alone for food, lodging, transportation, and equipment brings in over $300 million to the state’s economy annually. The economic benefit of wildlife recreation in West Virginia is especially valuable because of the amount of revenue generated in our most rural areas.

Working with our partners, such as the WV Development Office, WV Tourism, WVDNR Parks, etc. the DNR WRS can continue to promote our successful programs and make WV an outdoor destination.


Restrictions State and Federal restrictions require that revenue received through the sale of hunting/fishing licenses and federal apportionments be only spent by the WRS on activities directly related to wildlife management activities.



WV Office of Geographical Information SystemsProgram: Broadband Mapping Program (BMP)

Contact Tony Simental, State GIS Coordinator

304.558.5300 [email protected] www.gis.wv.gov

Target Audience Regional Planning Councils, municipalities, NGO’s, Anchor Institutions, and

small businesses.

Funding Federal (National Telecommunications and Information Administration state Broadband Data Development Program)


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Grants awarded will have a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $30,000.

Application Process At this time, the BMP is preparing the application form and schedule.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Technical AssistanceThis component of the grant program will provide technical support for regional and local communities’ broadband expansion planning efforts, and support activities that improve capacity to compete in the digital economy through improved planning for broadband availability and adoption.

Eligible Applicants At this time, the BMP is preparing eligibility policies for this program.

Restrictions Construction.



WV SCORE Program: SCORE Volunteer Technical Assistance

Contact 304.347.5463 [email protected] www.wvscore.org

Target Audience Free, confidential Business counseling to help small business

Funding None

Total available: None


Application Process Register through SCORE

Deadlines: NONE

Description WV SCORE is part of a national nonprofit organization, the SCORE Association, has Chapter offices throughout West Virginia. The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Our public service mission is to provide face-to-face and email business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed.

SCORE volunteers are real-world professionals with time-tested knowledge who donate thousands of hours to help small businesses succeed. Counselors are experts in such areas as accounting, finance, marketing, management and business plan preparation.


Restrictions N/A



WVU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies & Development, Inc.


Contact Matt West

304.293.5551 [email protected] www.cesd.wvu.edu

Target Audience Large and Small Businesses (statewide)

Funding

Total available:


Application Process Continuous

Deadlines: None

Description The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development, Inc. (CESD) is a nonprofit corporation affiliated with West Virginia University. Since 1981, CESD has provided technical and workforce development services to hundreds of organizations and tens of thousands of employees and students in West Virginia.

We customize our approach, both training and technical services, for each organization based on a thorough understanding of the organization’s current situation and desired outcomes. Our team blends international experience and expertise with local knowledge to support the needs of organizations in West Virginia.





Description Continued Our services cover the entire spectrum of organizational needs of

industry, including:

Workforce Development

• Employment assessment strategies – we help organizations think through their recruiting, retention, training and performance goal setting and evaluation processes and work with them to identify strategies to establish a highly productive, low turnover workforce.

• Structured job training – we develop job specific instructional materials and prepare staff to deliver job training.

• General business skills training – we provide organizations with a number of commonly used training packages on a variety of topics including customer service, communicating in the workplace, problem solving, working in teams and many others.

• Leadership development – we provide specific leadership programs and succession planning strategies for senior managers.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Organizational Development – we help organizations and teams with the way they function by evaluating and improving their structure, working relationships, roles and responsibilities.

• Strategic Planning – we facilitate a collaborative planning approach for developing an organizational vision, goals, objectives and the implementation plan to reach the desired outcomes.

• Internal and Market Assessments – we work with organizations to design and execute various assessments including customer requirements, employee feedback and other topics as requested.

• Risk Management – we provide organizations an integrated approach to identify, evaluate and address their internal and external risks.

• Business Development – we help organizations develop business plans for an entire organization or strategies for new products and services from initial concept through the market introduction.





Description Continued Performance Improvement

• Continuous improvement – we help organizations improve their operations using a customized approach that includes aspects of Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, World Class Manufacturing, Kaizen and other commonly used methods.

• Performance measurement systems – we provide organizations with the information they need to measure and improve performance, from identifying the most appropriate measures to timely reporting of data using the available information technology.

• Targeted problem solving – we work with organizations to solve their toughest problems and improve their most critical processes from initial research to final implementation.

Eligible Applicants All WV employers

Restrictions None



WVU Research OfficeProgram: WVU Economic Development Office

Contact Russ Lorince, Director, Economic Development

304.293.4806 [email protected] research.wvu.edu

Deanna Whorton, Administrative Assistant


Target Audience Business prospects and established companies which seek research or

academic collaboration; economic development agencies seeking support from higher education. Emphasis is on technology-based companies.

Funding State, federal and private industry

Total available:All monies dedicated to the program. No grant or loan funds available.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: 0

Application Process Simply contact Russ Lorince to seek assistance.

Deadlines: None

Description WVU Economic Development attempts to leverage the university’s assets and resources to support economic growth and diversity in the state. We work with individual companies, entrepreneurs, capital sources and economic development agencies to create jobs in WV.


Eligible Applicants Our ability to assist to limited only by the nature of the request and whether

WVU has the assets needed to provide support.



WVUResearchOffice...Program: WVU Economic Development Office

Restrictions WVU is not a source of funding.



Advantage ValleyProgram: Advantage Valley

Contact Chris Slaughter, Co-ChairWayne Morgan, Co-Chair

304.760.0950 [email protected] www.advantagevalley.com

Target Audience Charleston-Huntington MSA’s

Funding State grant and private funds.

Total available: Approx. $40,000 for programming.


Application Process Submit written request to the Advantage Valley Executive Committee

for review.

Deadlines: Continuous

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Description Advantage Valley serves as a regional marketing and strategic initiatives organization that aims to foster and facilitate regional growth and advancement opportunities for businesses, communities, and residents in the Charleston-Huntington MSA’s. This is accomplished by:

• Nurturing greater cooperation and resource-collaboration among and within the region;

• Assisting in positioning the region’s business strengths and quality-of-life assets, particularly in energy, manufacturing, automotive, chemicals, advanced materials, financial services, health care, transportation, recreation, tourism and communications;

• Providing supportive services to the region’s economic and business development efforts and organizations;

• Promoting educational achievement and lifelong learning at all levels, and working to ensure workforce training programs align with the region’s business needs;

• Fostering and spearheading strategic initiatives for the region;

• Championing a culture and supporting efforts that will enable and sustain entrepreneurial activities and business diversity;

• Helping employers access training programs available for employees and prospective employees;

• Liaising regional business and economic development organizations who provide access to sites and other resources for development.

Eligible Applicants Economic Development and Regional efforts by groups in the Charleston-

Huntington MSA

Restrictions None


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I-79 Development CouncilProgram: Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development

Contact Deana Keener, President

304.680.7932 [email protected] www.I79developmentcouncil.com

Target Audience Large and small technology, Aerospace, Biometric, advanced energy and

business services and individuals new to the region.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No funds to distribute

Application Process No funds to distribute/networking-collaboration-marketing only


Description The I-79 Development Council is a regional economic development marketing organization in north central West Virginia focusing on business attraction and growth. The Council was formed in 2002 when the I-79 Strategic Planning Group, formed in 1992, merged with the Mountaineer Development Council a regional economic development organization. The I-79 Development Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation of members from businesses including banking, higher education, hospitals, legal, high technology, economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, media, and many other business groups. These members are located along the area generally recognized as the I-79 Interstate Corridor, including Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, and Lewis Counties in North Central West Virginia.

Eligible Applicants All interested

Restrictions No funding available – all contacts networked or assisted with information.



West Virginia Hardwood Alliance ZoneProgram: WV Hardwood Alliance Zone

Contact Roberta Baylor, President


Target Audience Hardwood manufacturers looking to locate a value-added or secondary wood

products company in the Hardwood Alliance Zone. The HAZ area includes Webster, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Tucker, Preston, and Barbour Counties.

Funding

Total available:


Application Process

Deadlines:

Description The WV Hardwood Alliance Zone is focused on increasing value-added hardwood manufacturing investment in our region. We can assist your business by:

• Providing information about the area and about available or developable industrial sites

• Coordinating with local and state economic development agencies to generate custom-tailored incentive packages that will meet your needs

• Helping you connect with utility companies, regulatory agencies, and other entities

• Assisting with putting together a financing package to fund your project

• Providing information on raw materials, wood resources, species, volumes, etc.



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Restrictions N/A



Bel-O-Mar Regional CouncilProgram: Interstate Regional Council of Governments

Contact William C. Phipps, Executive Director


Target Audience Municipal/County governments in Belmont County, Ohio and Ohio, Marshall

and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia.

Funding Federal, State and local

Total available: $1.2 million

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: Not applicable

Application Process We do not have grant programs for businesses

Deadlines: Not applicable

Description We are an Economic Development District as designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration). We develop and update annually a Comprehensive Economic Development document which can assist municipal/county governments in directing their economic development strategies e.g. extended infrastructure.

Eligible Applicants Not applicable as we have no grants to fund business or industry.

Restrictions Not applicable

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Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council

Program: WV Regional Planning and Development Council

Contact John C. Brown, Executive Director


Target Audience The nine incorporated communities and two counties on top of

West Virginia are served on an economic development and infrastructure development basis.

Funding Appalachian Regional Commission, US Economic Development Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: For regional councils there is not minimum or maximum amount to be received. Funding is requested on an annual basis while grants are requested on an as needed basis.

Application Process • ARC funding is provided on a calendar basis. Application is made in late fall.

• US EDA funding is provided on a fiscal basis. Application is made in April.

• US EPA funding is a three-year grant program for brownfield assessment. Application is made in October.

• Alternative/program funding is made on an as needed basis.

Deadlines:



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Description As a regional council and through the above funding, the Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council has one full-time person, the partial assistance of the Executive Director and a financial working relationship with the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle.

These personnel entities are guided by a 25 member private-public council board which meets on a quarterly basis. Presently, the Council monitors/administers six water and sewer projects within the two-county region. In addition, at the request of the State, it administers and coordinates the state energy grant program. A further program is the US EPA regional brownfields assessment program, a $300,000 three-year grant to clean-up and redevelop mothballed commercial-industrial sites. Also, the council is a member of the Weirton Port Authority and actively leads a grant request program for NexGen Port Security.

Eligible Applicants Minimum/maximum investment/job creation are not criteria within the present

council programs.



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Restrictions Through the ARC and US EDA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Program, the Council in FY 12 will strive to create jobs and sustain a viable community through the following priorities.

Listing by Funding Categories: Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development Council. August 2011.

Funding Category Project Title Community Dollars

Brownfields TS&T Site Clean-Up Bus. Dev. Corp. of N. Panhandle

750,000

TS&T Site Redevelopment

Chester 300,000

Demol. Abandoned Bldgs.

New Cumberland 1,000,000

Building Renovation

Magistrate/Hous/ Update Brooke Co. Commission

300,000

Brooke Co. Mus. Relocation

Brooke Co. Museum 9,000

City Building Improvements

Follansbee 870,000

Museum Shell Renovation

Weirton Museum 168,000

Update to Comm. Center

Windsor Heights 55,000

Downtown Revitalization

Historic Downtown Renov.

Bethany 5,000,000

Economic Development

Acq. Prop. For Ec. Dev. Beech Bottom 500,000

Infrastructure Mahan’s Lane Phase II Brooke Co. PSD 9,000,000 New Ohio River Bridge BHJ Metro Planning

Comm70,000,000

US 30 Sewer Project Hancock Co. Commission

7,500,000

Upgrade City Sewer System

Weirton 6,000,000

Water System Upgrade Wellsburg 8,000,000 Recreation New Waterpark/Pool Brooke Co. Park Board 250,000

Tractor/Mower for Trail Brooke Co. Trail 35,000 Farmer’s Market Improve. Top of West Virginia 300,000



Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council

Program: Multiple Programs

Contact Carol A Goolsby, Executive Director


Target Audience Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties and its municipalities.

Funding

Total available:


Application Process

Deadlines:

Description Region 9 is a council, set up by the State of West Virginia, comprising of representatives (both elected and appointed) from the three counties: Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan and the municipalities of Berkeley Springs (Bath), Bolivar, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Paw Paw, Ranson and Shepherdstown. The Council exists to assist local governments in area-wide comprehensive and functional planning, identify, apply for and administer certain federal and state grants, and provide a regional focus in regard to multiple programs undertaken on an area-wide basis.

Eligible Applicants

Restrictions



City of MartinsburgProgram: Multiple Programs

Contact Mark Baldwin, City Manager

304.264.2149 [email protected] www.cityofmartinsburg.org

Target Audience Large and Small Businesses, Mixed Use Housing & Commercial,

Class A Office Space

Funding Local TIF

Total available: TBD per Development


Application Process Contact City of Martinsburg

Deadlines: Ongoing until TIF District completed

Description The TIF District provides funding for public infrastructure within the district, such as water, sewer, storm water, streets, sidewalks, street lights and landscaping. The TIF funds allow for developers to market and create economic development on their respective parcels. There is a substantial cost savings to the developer for the infrastructure costs.

Programs:

• North Martinsburg Access

• Raleigh Street TIF District

• Raleigh Street Extension Project

Eligible Applicants Developers and property owners within the District.

Restrictions TIF funds are for public infrastructure purposes.



Region 4 Planning and Development CouncilProgram: Multiple Programs

Contact W. D. Smith, Executive Director


Target Audience All residents and business

Funding state, federal

Total available: varies

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: varies

Application Process Open and invited application seasons depending on program.

Deadlines: Varies with program

Description Programs Offered

• WV Infrastructure & Jobs Development Council

• WV DEP Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

• WV BPH Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund

• Appalachian Regional Commission

• USDA Rural Utility Service

• WV DEP Abandoned Mine Land Grant Fund

• WV Water Development Authority

• US HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program

• US Army Corps of Engineers 304 Southern WV Infrastructure Program

• US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration– Funding available for public water and sewer provision, extensions and improvements and economic development job creation activities.



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Description Continued The Mission Statement of Region 4 Planning and Development Council in part

is: ...”to strategically and effectively plan for and facilitate the comprehensive development of Fayette, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties. Such planning includes, but is not limited to infrastructure development (primarily water, sewer and business park development), technical assistance, education, community development, health care improvement, resource development, intergovernmental coordination, social enrichment, transportation enhancement, and environmental protection.”

Eligible Applicants Municipalities, public service districts and other local governmental entities.




Region II Planning and Development CouncilProgram: Multiple Programs

Contact Michele P. Craig, Executive Director


Target Audience Residents of Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne counties.

Funding Fed. & State

Total available: Varies

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: Determinate upon grant source.

Application Process Application processed as needed based upon deadlines set forth by funding

agencies.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Council staff provides, upon request, temporary professional services to augment and support planning and programming assistance to area governments. Program administration, technical assistance, grant writing, project administration and special services, such as income surveys, census report updates, site inspections of potential business location or development, and intergovernmental reviews are part of the Council’s ongoing service to area governments.

Eligible Applicants Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne Counties.

Restrictions



Region VII Planning and Development Council (PDC)Program: Regional Community & Economic Development

Contact Rosemary Wagner, Executive Director


Target Audience All stakeholders in our seven county region, which includes Barbour, Braxton,

Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Tucker and Upshur Counties.

Funding Our agency prepares applications and administers all applicable federal and state loan/grant programs.


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: N/A—Region VII PDC assists local governments and other public/private agencies with project development services such as preparing applications and providing an intergovernmental review for all projects in the seven county region. In addition to project development services, this agency will provide project management services by administering public/private funds and overseeing the progress of a project.

Application Process Contact our staff for assistance in preparing any funding application needed.

Deadlines: N/A

Description This agency was established to assist its member governments in providing assistance in implementing their respective economic and community development initiatives. By providing this service to our members, Region VII PDC has assisted this area in receiving over $10 million per year in public funds for many economic and community development projects. In addition, Region VII PDC manages over $100 million in public and private funds per year.



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Program: Regional Community & Economic Development

Eligible Applicants This agency will assist any public, non-profit, and private industry in obtaining

funding, providing technical assistance or managing their respective projects.

Restrictions None.



Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone Of WV Program: Small Business Micro Loan program

Contact Connie M. Lupardus - Executive Director

304.587.2034 [email protected] www.caez-wv.org

Target Audience Small Businesses for either start up or expansion

Funding STATE/FEDERAL

Total available: USDA availability

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$2000 Minimum; $200,000 Maximum

Application Process Open - must work with WV Small Business Development Center on Business

Plan

Deadlines:Open - Funding depends on availability of funds from USDA RBEG/SBDC Micro-Loan

Description CAEZ of WV covers 5 Central WV counties: Clay, Roane, Braxton, Nicholas and Fayette. The program was developed to assist entrepreneurs financially and with technical assistance through the Small Business Development Center. The loan program will assist with direct payment for equipment, property, merchandise, etc. CAEZ takes a lien on any property purchased and files UCC filing with the Secretary of State for any equipment. The loan does not cover employee’s salary.

Eligible Applicants Small businesses in our five county area - job creation depends on the amount

of loan funds and the funders criteria.

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Restrictions Businesses must work with the WV Small Business Development Center on a business plan and give CAEZ a quarterly financial and employee update on progress. Our programs are only available in the CAEZ service area of Clay, Roane, Braxton, Nicholas and Fayette Counties in WV.


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First Microloan of West Virginia (a Division of Washington County Council on Economic Development)

Program: SBA Microloan

Contact Tim James, Loan Officer

304.604.3560 [email protected] www.firstmicroloanofwestvirginia.org

Ed Nemeth, Sr. Loan Officer


Target Audience Start-up and existing small businesses.

Funding Federal

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$5,000 minimum, $50,000 maximum

Application Process Applications available online or by email. The application package includes a

loan application, business plan with three (3) years cash flow projections, three (3) years personal/business tax returns, authorization for credit check, and personal financial statement.

Deadlines: Applications due first of the month

Description Microloan program is designed to assist small businesses with financing needed to start or grow their existing business. Funds can be used for purchasing equipment, buying new inventory/stock, a portion can be used for working capital, and for some build out. Terms for loan repayment range from one (1) to six (6) years with fixed interest rates.



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Program: SBA Microloan

Eligible Applicants Business must be a West Virginia based business serving in one of the following

counties: Barbour, Brooke, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Hancock, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Pleasants, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel, Wirt, and Wood.

Restrictions Funds cannot be used for speculation, purchasing of real estate, loan consolidation or debt refinancing.



Harrison County Economic Alliance Corporation Program: Buy-down Program

Contact Kathy Wagner, President

304.624.6331 [email protected] www.harrisoncountychamber.com

Target Audience This program is for businesses in Harrison County

Funding Local banks


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Minimum $5,000 and maximum $250,000.

Application Process Applications available at www.harrisoncountychamber.com/hcea.cfm

Deadlines: Program expires in 2014 unless renewed.

Description The Harrison County Economic Alliance Corporation, in conjunction with participating banks of Harrison County, has created a low interest rate loan program to facilitate the development of new, emerging or expanding businesses located within Harrison County, West Virginia. Loans made under the Loan Program, if approved by the participating bank, will be issued by the local participating banks and a portion of the interest on said loans will be subsidized by the “HCEAC” and/or City Businesses, as defined hereinafter that are located within the corporate limits of Harrison County will be eligible to apply for a loan under the Loan Program.



Harrison County Economic Alliance Corporation continued ...Program: Buy-down Program

Eligible Applicants 1. A Loan Participant must be a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership or

limited liability company that, in the opinion of the “HCEAC” and/or City, is a new, emerging or expanding that either creates or retains jobs in Harrison County or impacts the revitalization of any cities located in Harrison County as determined by the respective city.

2. A Loan Participant’s ability to participate in the Loan Program shall be subject to the availability of funds under the Loan Program.

3. Preference will be given to Loan Participants who create or retain jobs in Harrison County and/or impact to the revitalization of the respective Cities located in the County.

Restrictions Refinancing of existing debt is not eligible. Refinancing may be considered in rare situations only if significant job losses or impact to the downtown may occur if such low interest rate financing is not provided.



Marion Regional Development CorporationProgram: Fairmont B&O Tax Credit Ordinance 1180

Contact Sharon Jones Shaffer

304.333.MRDC (6732) [email protected] www.DoBizInMarion.com

Target Audience Any business located within the corporate limits.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:The credit cannot exceed the total cost of the qualified investment or the tax obligation.

Application Process Applications are made when qualified investment and/or expansion is taking

place. Applications can be made at any time.

Deadlines: Credit doesn’t take effect until expansion is complete.

Description Criteria is determined by number of full time jobs created, ability to endure for at least 7 years, and a minimum number of new and additional employees working full-time during the entire 7 year period. If the criteria are met, the amount of the credit will be a set percentage of the taxpayer’s total City tax obligation, not to exceed the total cost of the qualified investment or the tax obligation. The duration of the credit is directly related to the minimum number of jobs. Businesses are eligible to reapply and receive the credit more than once.



Marion Regional Development Corporation continued ...Program: Fairmont B&O Tax Credit Ordinance 1180

Eligible Applicants Ordinance No. 1180 offers tax credits from business and occupation tax as

incentives for new and expanding businesses located within the corporate limits of the municipality. All business categories are eligible to apply if they meet the criteria.

Restrictions Funds cannot be used to refinance existing debt, acquire an equity position in a company, provide equity for other federal agencies’ programs, invest, or subsidize interest payments. Individual programs may have additional restrictions imposed by the funding agency.



Marion Regional Development Corporation Program: Marion County Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund



Target Audience Local


Total available: $

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Loans are for up to $100,000 dollars. Average amount is $25,000.

Application Process Complete application with $75 fee and provide all requested documents.

Board meets 2nd Wednesday of February, April, June, August, September, and November. Financial statements are required yearly.

Deadlines:Applications due 10 days before the meeting.

Description Loans are considered for businesses that are creating or retaining jobs. Collateral is required. Personal guarantee is required. The interest rate is 1%-4% fixed with 4% being typical. The loan term is 7 years.

Eligible Applicants Jobs creation or retention in Marion County.

Restrictions • Will not be the sole source of funding.

• Working capital and inventory are excluded from use of loan funds.



Marion Regional Development Corporation Program: SBA Microloan Program through Washington County Council

on Economic Development



Target Audience Start-ups and small businesses.

Funding Federal

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:$5,000 minimum and $35,000 maximum.

Application Process The application package includes a loan application, a business plan, a credit

check authorization, and tax return. Applications are reviewed monthly.

Deadlines:

Description The loan program is designed to deliver the financing necessary to bring new enterprises and employment opportunities to our region. The Microloan Program is for opening or expanding your business, buying inventory, purchasing equipment, and supplemental working capital. Terms for repayment range for one to six years.

Eligible Applicants This program serves Marion, Harrison, and Monongalia counties in WV along

with 4 counties in PA.

Restrictions Funds cannot be used for speculation, real estate purchases, to repay previous debts, or for loan consolidation.



City of MartinsburgProgram: Multiple Programs

Contact Mark Baldwin, City Manager

304.264.2149 [email protected] www.cityofmartinsburg.org

Target Audience Large and Small Businesses, Mixed Use Housing & Commercial,

Class A Office Space

Funding Local TIF

Total available: TBD per Development


Application Process Contact City of Martinsburg

Deadlines: Ongoing until TIF District completed

Description The TIF District provides funding for public infrastructure within the district, such as water, sewer, storm water, streets, sidewalks, street lights and landscaping. The TIF funds allow for developers to market and create economic development on their respective parcels. There is a substantial cost savings to the developer for the infrastructure costs.

Programs:

• North Martinsburg Access

• Raleigh Street TIF District

• Raleigh Street Extension Project

Eligible Applicants Developers and property owners within the District.

Restrictions TIF funds are for public infrastructure purposes.



Mid-Ohio Valley Regional CouncilProgram: Revolving Loan Fund Programs

Contact Jim Mylott, Executive Director


Target Audience Small to mid-size businesses in the eight county region (Calhoun, Jackson,

Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood).

Funding Federal/State

Total available:


• Microloan: $2,000 to $15,000. Can fund 100% of a project.

• IRP, ARC-RLF and EDA-RLF: Maximum of $150,000 each. These can fund either 75% of a project (IRP and EDA-RLF) or 80% of a project (ARC-RLF).

Application Process Applications can be obtained by contacting the MOVRC. Applications will be

accepted at any time. Only complete application packages will be forwarded to the Loan Review Committee.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Revolving Loan Fund Programs provide low interest rate loans to qualified applicants.

Eligible Applicants The intent of the Revolving Loan Fund Programs is the creation or retention of

full-time jobs within the region.

Restrictions Funds cannot be used to refinance existing debt, acquire an equity position in a company, provide equity for other federal agencies’ programs, invest, or subsidize interest payments. Individual programs may have additional restrictions imposed by the funding agency.



Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC) Program: Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support

Contact Patrick Kirby, Director

304.293.2867 x 5459 [email protected] www.wvbrownfields.org

Target Audience Local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small)

are all potentially served by brownfield revitalization efforts.

Funding Various: Federal, state, and private funds available and on project needs.

Total available: Varies depending on private funds available and on project needs.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Individual funding programs have limits, such as the EPA Brownfield Clean-up Grants ($200,000) or NBAC FOCUS (Foundation for Overcoming Challenges and Utilizing Strengths) Program ($5,000-$17,000). However, projects are often funded from diverse sources.

Application Process EPA Brownfield Applications are accepted yearly with a deadline in mid-

October. Other grant programs and funding opportunities may be on a rolling basis.

Deadlines: New brownfield projects are taken on a rolling basis.

Description The NBAC assists local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small) in their efforts to identify and secure the funding and expertise needed to redevelop abandoned and underutilized properties (including brownfields) into productive end uses, such as office and industrial buildings, mixed use retail, housing, green space, and public facilities.

The redevelopment of brownfield properties allows otherwise prime real estate to be reused, raising property values, preserving green space, and often proving a cheaper option than building on previously undeveloped land.



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Program: Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support

Eligible Applicants Local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small)

are all potentially eligible for brownfield revitalization funding programs at the State and Federal level.

Restrictions Local governments, non-profits, and regional organizations (such as EDA’s and PDC’s) are all typically eligible for State and Federal funding. However, applicants cannot be identified as the responsible or potentially responsible party for any contaminants of concern at a potential brownfield site.



Putnam County Development Authority Program: Putnam County Business Finance Team

Contact Gary S. Walton, CEcD, Executive Director

304.757.0318 [email protected] www.pcda.org

Target Audience Large, medium or small businesses.

Funding Bank Loan

Total available: Not Determined

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Project dependent.

Application Process Companies may apply Anytime.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Putnam County Development Authority has established a Business Finance Team made up of several financial institutions located in/near Putnam County for the purpose of serving as a financing clearinghouse for new and expanding businesses. The purpose is to help reduce individual bank risk and therefore make the potential for lending to new and existing companies somewhat higher. The benefit to the end user is the same as to participating lenders, reducing risk, making loans easier to acquire for the business.

Eligible Applicants Any Manufacturer, Warehouse & Distribution, Data Centers and certain other

businesses as determined by the development authority are eligible.

Restrictions The only restriction is that the company requesting the loan funds must be “credit worthy” as determined by the participating financial institutions.



Putnam County Development Authority Program: Real Estate Sales Price Reduction



Target Audience Large or small businesses.

Funding County




Deadlines: N/A

Description Companies are invited to negotiate with the development authority for reductions in the price of real estate owned by the development authority (e.g. Putnam Business Park) that will help reduce the amount of initial investment needed by a new or expanding business.

Eligible Applicants Any Manufacturer, Warehouse & Distribution, Data Centers and certain other

businesses as determined by the development authority are eligible.

Restrictions Only applicable to real estate owned by the Putnam County Development Authority.



Putnam County Development Authority Program: Tax abatement (PILOT – Payment in Lieu of Taxes)



Target Audience Large or small businesses.

Funding County

Total available: TBD



Deadlines: N/A

Description Companies may request tax abatements in the form of a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement through the Putnam County Commission with the assistance of the Development Authority. PILOT agreements allow the ownership of Real and/or personal property to be transferred to the development authority – a non-taxable public agency. Approval for any tax abatement, and the amount and term of said abatement is determined, based on the number of jobs to be created and the amount of private investment, by the Putnam County Commission.

Eligible Applicants Any Manufacturer, Warehouse & Distribution, Data Centers are eligible.

Restrictions Activities not included in the section above cannot be funded.



Region I Planning and Development CouncilProgram: Region I Revolving Loan Fund

Contact David N. Cole, Executive Director


Target Audience Qualifying business regardless of size

Funding Federal, State and Local

Total available: $119,405.57

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Maximum loan of $100,000

Application Process Applications are accepted at all times.

Deadlines: N/A

Description The Region I RLF Program is intended to foster success in those business ventures that do not qualify for 100% of the conventional financing necessary for the venture. Working with a participating lending institution, Region I RLF funds can be used to, perhaps, bridge the gap between what is needed and the conventional financing the applicant qualifies.

Eligible Applicants This program is only open to those businesses that are ineligible for 100% of

the conventional financing needed for their proposed venture.

Restrictions Davis-Bacon applies to any construction activities funded wholly or in part with RLF. Inventory, expansion, and equipment are preferable use of funds to capital.




Contact Terry A. Lively, Executive Director


Target Audience Small to medium size businesses

Funding Federal and State

Total available: $500,000+

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:IRP limit is $175,000

RLF limit is $75,000

Micro limit $15,000

Application Process Applications are accepted continuously.

Deadlines: Please contact the Region 8 office for information.

Description The loan programs provide needed capital at low interest rates allowing the firms to create or retain jobs in the Potomac Highlands.

Programs

• RLF Loan

• Micro-Loan

• USDA Intermediary Program

Eligible Applicants Please contact the Region 8 office for information.

Restrictions Please contact the Region 8 office for information.



Regional Economic Development PartnershipProgram: SBA 504 Loan Program

Contact Brian Komorowski, Finance Manager

304.232.7722 [email protected] www.REDP.org

Target Audience Eligible companies that locate to the Wheeling region

Funding Federal

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Up to $2 million per project ($4 million if manufacturing)

Application Process Contact REDP to apply.

Deadlines:

Description SBA 504 Loan Program: Up to $2 million per project ($4 million if manufacturing). SBA will finance up to 40% of the total project - 2nd position behind other lender. Take-out financing available statewide.

Eligible Applicants

Restrictions



Advantage ValleyProgram: Advantage Valley

Contact Chris Slaughter, Co-ChairWayne Morgan, Co-Chair

304.760.0950 [email protected] www.advantagevalley.com

Target Audience Charleston-Huntington MSA’s

Funding State grant and private funds.

Total available: Approx. $40,000 for programming.


Application Process Submit written request to the Advantage Valley Executive Committee

for review.


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Description Advantage Valley serves as a regional marketing and strategic initiatives organization that aims to foster and facilitate regional growth and advancement opportunities for businesses, communities, and residents in the Charleston-Huntington MSA’s. This is accomplished by:

• Nurturing greater cooperation and resource-collaboration among and within the region;

• Assisting in positioning the region’s business strengths and quality-of-life assets, particularly in energy, manufacturing, automotive, chemicals, advanced materials, financial services, health care, transportation, recreation, tourism and communications;

• Providing supportive services to the region’s economic and business development efforts and organizations;

• Promoting educational achievement and lifelong learning at all levels, and working to ensure workforce training programs align with the region’s business needs;

• Fostering and spearheading strategic initiatives for the region;

• Championing a culture and supporting efforts that will enable and sustain entrepreneurial activities and business diversity;

• Helping employers access training programs available for employees and prospective employees;

• Liaising regional business and economic development organizations who provide access to sites and other resources for development.

Eligible Applicants Economic Development and Regional efforts by groups in the Charleston-

Huntington MSA

Restrictions None


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Charleston Area AllianceProgram: Small Business Incubator

Contact Matthew Ballard, President

304.340.4253 [email protected] www.charlestonareaalliance.org

Target Audience Entrepreneurs, business start-ups.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No funding is available.

Application Process Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The interested party must

schedule an appointment with Alliance staff for review of the business plan, and to confirm the business meets incubator guidelines.

Description The Charleston Area Alliance small business incubator was created in 1986 to nurture and grow small businesses. The incubator offers a modern office environment at below market rental rates, increased visibility and presence in the marketplace, access to facilities and equipment including high speed internet, copier, fax and conference rooms, and invaluable interaction and collaboration with other entrepreneurs.

Over 120 companies have grown their start at the Charleston Area Alliance small business incubator. Many have graduated into commercial space and continue to be very successful today. Onsite resources include the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Senior Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Charleston U.S. Export Assistance Center and the Regional Contracting Assistance Center (RCAC).



Charleston Area Alliance continued ...Program: Small Business Incubator

Eligible Applicants Any entrepreneur or start-up business that has not previously rented

commercial space is eligible to apply. A completed business plan is required with submission of the small business incubator application. The interested party must schedule an appointment with Alliance staff for review of the business plan, and to confirm the business meets incubator guidelines.

Restrictions Although funding for office space is not available, the opportunity for interaction and collaboration with other entrepreneurs is extremely valuable for new business owners.



I-79 Development CouncilProgram: Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development

Contact Deana Keener, President

304.680.7932 [email protected] www.I79developmentcouncil.com

Target Audience Large and small technology, Aerospace, Biometric, advanced energy and

business services and individuals new to the region.

Funding N/A


Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:No funds to distribute

Application Process No funds to distribute/networking-collaboration-marketing only


Description The I-79 Development Council is a regional economic development marketing organization in north central West Virginia focusing on business attraction and growth. The Council was formed in 2002 when the I-79 Strategic Planning Group, formed in 1992, merged with the Mountaineer Development Council a regional economic development organization. The I-79 Development Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation of members from businesses including banking, higher education, hospitals, legal, high technology, economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, media, and many other business groups. These members are located along the area generally recognized as the I-79 Interstate Corridor, including Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, and Lewis Counties in North Central West Virginia.

Eligible Applicants All interested

Restrictions No funding available – all contacts networked or assisted with information.



Marion Regional Development CorporationProgram: Main Street Fairmont Façade Grant



Target Audience Any business located in service area of Main Street Fairmont.

Funding

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:50% of the cost of work up to $5000

Application Process If located in the Downtown Historic District.

Complete a Historic Preservation Review Commission APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. This application can be picked up at the City Building or downloaded on the Main Street Fairmont web site at www.mainstreetfairmont.org. Return the completed application to the City of Fairmont.

1. Send a copy of this application along with a sketch of proposed façade renovation and a letter of interest to Main Street Fairmont, 206 Adams Street, Fairmont, WV 26554.

2. If approved by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Design Committee, you must then get a building permit from the City of Fairmont.

3. Complete work as proposed.

4. After completion of project, submit a letter requesting reimbursement for 50% of the project up to $3000 along with a copy of all invoices for materials and work to MSF.

5. Upon approval by Main Street Fairmont, we will forward this information along with a letter of approval and Request for Reimbursement to the City of Fairmont for their approval.

6. They will submit a Request for Reimbursement from the State of West Virginia. You will receive your check from the City of Fairmont.



Marion Regional Development Corporation continued ...Program: Main Street Fairmont Façade Grant

Application Process Continued If located in the Merchant Street area:

1. Provide a sketch of proposed façade renovation, a description of the project to be completed, a cost estimate, and a letter of interest. Mail to Main Street Fairmont, 206 Adams St., Fairmont, WV 26554.

2. If approved by the Design Committee, you must then get a building permit from the City of Fairmont.

3. Complete work as proposed.

4. After completion of project, submit a letter requesting reimbursement for 50% of the project up to $5000 along with a copy of all invoices for materials and work to Main Street Fairmont.

5. Upon approval by Main Street Fairmont, we will forward this information along with a letter of approval and Request for Reimbursement to the City of Fairmont for their approval.

6. They will submit a Request for Reimbursement from the State of West Virginia. You will receive your check from the City of Fairmont.

Deadlines: N/A

Description Eligible activities include: repair to the exterior facades, masonry repair, exterior painting, cornices, entrances, windows, doors, awnings, exterior lighting and other repairs that may improve or restore the aesthetic and historic quality of the building.

Ineligible activities include: additions to structures, sidewalks, purchase of furnishings or equipment, improvements completed or in progress to approval, repair or creation of features not compatible with the original architectural style of the building.

Architectural guidelines are a tool to help, not hinder, building improvements. Main Street Fairmont also offers free architectural design assistance for its members.

Eligible Applicants Owners or tenants of commercial buildings located in Main Street Fairmont

may apply for a grant to improve the façade of their building.



Marion Regional Development Corporation continued ...Program: Main Street Fairmont Façade Grant

Restrictions Recipients of the grant must pay the grant back if the business ceases to exist within three years after receiving the grant. In the case of a property owner receiving the grant, repayment of the grant must be made if ownership is transferred within one year of receipt of the grant. All grants will be made on a reimbursement basis.



Marion Regional Development CorporationProgram: Main Street Fairmont Sign Grant



Target Audience New and existing businesses located in Main Street Fairmont service area.

Funding

Total available:

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive:Up to $1000 with the business providing a 50% match.

Application Process The applicant must first contact Main Street Fairmont for a Main Street Fairmont

Sign Grant Application. We will also provide you with applications to be filed with the City of Fairmont and the Historic Preservation Commission. Main Street Fairmont can also arrange for free Design Assistance. Upon receipt of required information, the application will be forwarded to the Design Committee for review and then forwarded to the Board of Directors for approval.

Final Certification

Main Street Fairmont, Inc. reserves the right to conduct a final inspection on the completed project. Deviations from the approved plans may disqualify the applicant from receiving the grant. If approved designs have not been adhered to, the Program Manager will work with the grant recipient to resolve the discrepancies. If recommendations are not followed, payment will not be issued. All applicants are required to comply with all City Codes and Ordinances.

Upon final approval, the application will be forwarded to the City of Fairmont for payment.

Deadlines: Monthly review



Marion Regional Development Corporation continued ...Program: Main Street Fairmont Sign Grant

Description Your sign directs your customers to your location. It is your calling card and reflects your business’s personality, taste, and quality of goods and services. You can receive free design assistance as well. This program provides a cost effective way to get customers in your door.

All signs must be installed within 120 days of approval.

Eligible Applicants Businesses located in Main Street Fairmont territory.

Restrictions Sign Criteria

All signs shall be subject to review and approval by Fairmont Historic Preservation Review Commission referred to as FHPRC.

Photographs, shop drawings, and color samples of proposed signs shall be attached to sign application and submitted for final approval.

• Signs shall be limited to trading name and logo only. Sign and sign logo are to be of a “Theme Nature”, that reinforces the name of the business, and products sold by the business.

• Animated components, flashing lights, formed plastic, injected molded plastic, channel letters, or box sign with acrylic front are prohibited.

• The use of natural materials is encouraged. Acceptable materials for the sign and sign band are:

• Finished wood

• Polished or brushed stainless

• Clear anodized aluminum

• Bronze

• Painted wood

• Glass




Restrictions Continued Sign Criteria

The following materials Shall Not Be Permitted:

• Simulated brick

• Simulated stone

• Simulated wood or wood grain plastic laminate

• Peg board

• Wall covering

• Texture paint

• Fake stucco

• Postal number, if required on storefront sign, shall be integrated into the design by the sign contractor.

• All signs or sign panels must have finished edges to form a cap that frames the sign.

• No exterior signage shall be permitted on any part of the building except as approved by FHPRC.

Lighting The following types of lighting will not be permitted:

• Exposed fluorescent tubes

• Unshielded lamps

• Exposed light bulbs

• Mercury Vapor

• Sodium Vapor

• No exposed conduit, tubing raceways, conductors, transformers or other equipment shall be permitted on building.

• Sign illumination must be controlled by a 24-hour time clock and operated during the hours 6AM to 9 PM or between store hours of business.

• All sign bolt fastening and clips shall be of hot dipped galvanized iron, stainless steel, aluminum, glass or bronze, and no black iron materials of any type shall be permitted.

• Location of all openings for conduits and sleeves in the sign shall be indicated by the sign contractor on drawings submitted. The sign contractor will install same in accordance with the approved drawing.




Restrictions Continued Lighting

The following types of lighting will not be permitted:

• No sign maker’s labels or other identification (including UL Label) shall be permitted on the exposed surface of signs, except those required by local ordinance. If required by local ordinance, such labels or other identifications shall be in an inconspicuous location.

• The tenant shall repair to Landlords satisfaction any damage caused by Tenants sign contractor.

• All interior signs located within 5’-0” of front window must be approved by FHPRC and must meet the above criteria.

• Any alteration to existing sign must be approved by FHPRC. All alteration work is to be completed by professional sign fabricator.



Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC) Program: Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support

Contact Patrick Kirby, Director

304.293.2867 x 5459 [email protected] www.wvbrownfields.org

Target Audience Local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small)

are all potentially served by brownfield revitalization efforts.

Funding Various: Federal, state, and private funds available and on project needs.

Total available: Varies depending on on private funds available and on project needs.

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: Individual funding programs have limits, such as the EPA Brownfield Clean-up Grants ($200,000) or NBAC FOCUS (Foundation for Overcoming Challenges and Utilizing Strengths) Program ($5,000-$17,000). However, projects are often funded from diverse sources.

Application Process EPA Brownfield Applications are accepted yearly with a deadline in mid-

October. Other grant programs and funding opportunities may be on a rolling basis.

Deadlines: New brownfield projects are taken on a rolling basis.

Description The NBAC assists local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small) in their efforts to identify and secure the funding and expertise needed to redevelop abandoned and underutilized properties (including brownfields) into productive end uses, such as office and industrial buildings, mixed use retail, housing, green space, and public facilities.

The redevelopment of brownfield properties allows otherwise prime real estate to be reused, raising property values, preserving green space, and often proving a cheaper option than building on previously undeveloped land.



Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC) continued ...

Program: Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support

Eligible Applicants Local governments, EDA’s, PDC’s, non-profits, and businesses (large and small)

are all potentially eligible for brownfield revitalization funding programs at the State and Federal level.

Restrictions Local governments, non-profits, and regional organizations (such as EDA’s and PDC’s) are all typically eligible for State and Federal funding. However, applicants cannot be identified as the responsible or potentially responsible party for any contaminants of concern at a potential brownfield site.




Contact W. D. Smith, Executive Director


Target Audience All residents and business

Funding state, federal

Total available: varies

Minimum or maximum amount a participant can receive: varies

Application Process Open and invited application seasons depending on program.

Deadlines: Varies with program

Description Programs

• WV Infrastructure & Jobs Development Council

• WV DEP Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

• WV BPH Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund

• Appalachian Regional Commission

• USDA Rural Utility Service

• WV DEP Abandoned Mine Land Grant Fund

• WV Water Development Authority

• US HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program

• US Army Corps of Engineers 304 Southern WV Infrastructure Program

• US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration– Funding available for public water and sewer provision, extensions and improvements and economic development job creation activities.



Region 4 Planning and Development Council continued ...Program: Multiple Programs

Description Continued The Mission Statement of Region 4 Planning and Development Council in part

is: ...”to strategically and effectively plan for and facilitate the comprehensive development of Fayette, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties. Such planning includes, but is not limited to infrastructure development (primarily water, sewer and business park development), technical assistance, education, community development, health care improvement, resource development, intergovernmental coordination, social enrichment, transportation enhancement, and environmental protection.”

Eligible Applicants Municipalities, public service districts and other local governmental entities.




Regional Intergovernmental Council (WV Region III)Program: Regional Planning Council

Contact Mark A. Felton, Executive Director


Target Audience Local governments in Boone, Clay, Kanawha and Putnam Counties

Funding N/A




Deadlines: N/A

Description RIC provides technical assistance in the areas of planning and project development, including grant writing and administration, primarily for our member governments. We also serve as a Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning in the Charleston Urbanized Area. We are an Economic Development District of the Economic Development Administration and prepare an annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy that includes potential economic development projects in the region.


Restrictions N/A



West Virginia Hardwood Alliance ZoneProgram: WV Hardwood Alliance Zone

Contact Roberta Baylor, President


Target Audience Hardwood manufacturers looking to locate a value-added or secondary wood

products company in the Hardwood Alliance Zone. The HAZ area includes Webster, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, Tucker, Preston, and Barbour Counties.

Funding

Total available:


Application Process

Deadlines:

Description The WV Hardwood Alliance Zone is focused on increasing value-added hardwood manufacturing investment in our region. We can assist your business by:

• Providing information about the area and about available or developable industrial sites

• Coordinating with local and state economic development agencies to generate custom-tailored incentive packages that will meet your needs

• Helping you connect with utility companies, regulatory agencies, and other entities

• Assisting with putting together a financing package to fund your project

• Providing information on raw materials, wood resources, species, volumes, etc.



WestVirginiaHardwoodAllianceZonecontinued...Program: WV Hardwood Alliance Zone


Restrictions N/A



Blue Ridge Community and Technical College400 West Stephen Street • Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.260.4380 • www.blueridgectc.edu

Bridgemont Community and Technical Collegewww.bridgemont.edu

Montgomery Campus 619 2nd Avenue • Montgomery, WV 25136 304.734.6600

Bridgemont Technology Center 3300 Kanawha Turnpike • South Charleston, WV 25303 304.734.6600

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College316 Eastern Drive • Moorefield, WV 26836 304.434.8000 • www.eastern.wvnet.edu

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical Collegewww.kvctc.edu

P.O. Box 1000, Cole Complex 102 • Institute, WV 25112 304.766.3118

Clay County Center 4208 Wallback Road • Wallback, WV 25285 304.766.5113

Mountwest Community and Technical CollegeOne John Marshall Drive • Huntington, WV 25755 866.676.5533 • www.mctc.edu

Community and Technical College System of West Virginia

New River Community and Technical Collegewww.newriver.edu

Beckley Campus 167 Dye Drive • Beckley, WV 25801 304.929.5450

Greenbrier Valley Campus 101 Church Street • Lewisburg, WV 24901 304.647.6560

Nicholas County Campus 6101 Webster Road • Summersville, WV 26651 304.872.1236

Advanced Technology Center 527 Odd Road, PO Box 307 • Ghent, WV 26651 304.929.3300

Mercer County Campus 1397 Stafford Drive • Princeton, WV 24740 304.425.5858

Pierpont Community and Technical Collegewww.pierpont.edu

Fairmont Campus1201 Locust Avenue • Fairmont, WV 26554 800.641.5678

Lewis County Center205 Minuteman Way • Weston, WV 26452 304.269.6389

Braxton County Center 200 Jerry Burton Drive • Sutton, WV 26601 304.368.7235

Gaston Caperton Center 501 West Main Street • Clarksburg, WV 26301 304.623.5721

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Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center 1050 East Benedum • Industrial Drive Bridgeport, WV 26330 304.842.8300

Southern WV Community and Technical Collegewww.southernwv.edu

Logan Campus P.O. Box 2900 • Mount Gay, WV 25637 304.896.7375 • TTY: 304.792.7054

Boone/Lincoln Campus 3505 Daniel Boone Parkway • Foster, WV 25081 304.307.0709 • TTY: 304.369.2960

Public Higher Education Center Raleigh County • http://publichec.com 300 University Drive • Beaver, WV 25813 304.256.0264

Wyoming/McDowell Campus HC 89, Box 423 • McGraws, WV 25875 304.294.2004 • TTY: 304.294.8520

Williamson Campus 1601 Armory Drive • Williamson, WV 25661 304.236.7658 • TTY: 304.235.6056

West Virginia Northern Community Collegewww.wvncc.edu

Wheeling Campus 1704 Market Street • Wheeling, WV 26003 304.233.5900

New Martinsville Campus 141 Main Street • New Martinsville, WV 26155 304.455.4684

Weirton Campus 150 Park Avenue • Weirton, WV 26062 304.723.2210

West Virginia University at Parkersburgwww.wvup.edu

300 Campus Drive • Parkersburg, WV 26104 304.424.8000

Jackson County Center 105-107 Academy Drive • Ripley, WV 25271 304.372.6992


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Charleston East End1116 Smith Street #213 • Charleston, WV 25301 304. 550.5135 • fax: 304.342.7311 www.eastendmainstreet.com

Charleston West Side303 West Washington Street • Charleston, WV 25302 304.720.3161 • cell: 304.546.7056 • fax: 304.342.4300 www.westsidemainstreet.org

Fairmont206 Adams Street • Fairmont, WV 26554 304. 366.0468 • fax: 304. 366.0468 www.MainStreetFairmont.org

Kingwood130 S. Price Street, Suite 201 • PO Box 357 Kingwood, WV 26537 304.329.2717 • fax: 304.329.2717 www.mainstreetkingwood.org

Mannington206 Main Street • Mannington, WV 26582 304.986.2037 • fax: 304.986.2037 www.manningtonmainstreet.org

Martinsburg142 N. Queen Street • Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.262.4200 • fax: 304.262.3870 mainstreetmartinsburg.com

Morgantown201 High Street, Suite 2 • Morgantown, WV 26505 304.292.0168 • fax: 304.292.4699 downtownmorgantown.com

Philippi108 N. Main Street • PO Box 460 • Philippi, WV 26416 304.457.3700 • fax: 304.457.2703 www.philippi.org

Point Pleasant305 Main Street • Pt. Pleasant 25550-1114 304.675.3844 • fax: 304.675.2838 www.pointpleasantwv.org

RipleyCarson Corner Professional Building 101 N. Court Street • PO Box 307 • Ripley, WV 25271 304.372.1637 • fax: 304.372.1637 www.mainstreetripley.org

Ronceverte307 Frankford Road • Ronceverte, WV 24970 304.647.3140 • fax: 304.645.1190 www.roncevertewv.com

White Sulphur SpringsP.O. Box 130 • White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 304.536.5060 www.wssmainstreet.org



ON TRAC Communities

Belington315 Crim Avenue • Belington, WV 26250 304.823.1531

BeverlyP.O. Box 227 • Beverly, WV 26253 304.637.7424

Charles TownRanson CVB 312 South Mildred Street • Ranson, WV 25438 304.724.3862

ElkinsP.O. Box 87 • Montrose, WV 26283

KenovaP.O. Box 268 • Kenova, WV 25530 304.453.3121

Madison306 4th Street • Madison, WV 25130 304.369.5530

Marlinton204 Eighth Street • Marlinton, WV 24954 304.799.4242

MatewanP.O. Box 316 • Matewan, WV 25678 304.426.4522 • 304.426.4000

Mount Hope120 North Maryland Avenue • Mount Hope, WV cell: 304.673.9757

Oak Hill100 Kelly Avenue • Oak Hill, WV 25901 304.469.9541

ParkersburgCity of Parkersburg One Government Square P.O. Box 1657 • Parkersburg, WV 26102 304.424.8558

ParsonsH.C. 64, Box 234 • Parsons, WV 26287 304.478.9929

Romney304 East Main Street • Romney, WV 26757 304.822.4285

RowlesburgP.O. Box 593 • Rowlesburg, WV 26425 304.454.2009

Shinnston40 Main Street • Shinnston, WV 26431 304.592.3076

Sistersville613 Riverside Drive, Apt. 1 • Sistersville, WV 26175 304.652.3607

SuttonSutton Development Corporation Community Building 4th Street • Sutton, WV 26601 304.765.5090

Wheeling1500 Chapline Street • Wheeling, WV 26003 304.234.6432



Regional Planning and Development Councils

Region I1439 East Main Street, Suite 5 • Princeton, WV 24740 304.431.7225 • fax: 304.431.7235 www.regiononepdc.org

Region II720 4th Avenue • P.O. Box 939 Huntington, WV 25712-0939 304.529.3357 • fax: 304.529.7229 www.region2pdc.org

Region III315 D Street • South Charleston, WV 25303 304.744.4258 • fax: 304.744.2534 www.wvregion3.org

Region IV885 Broad Street, Suite 100 • Summersville, WV 26651 304.872.4970 • fax: 304.872.1012 www.reg4wv.org

Region V531 Market Street • P.O. Box 247 Parkersburg, WV 26102 304.422.4993 • fax: 304.422.4998 www.movrc.org

Region VI34 Mountain Park Drive • White Hall, WV 26554 304.366.5693 • fax: 304.367.0804 www.regionvi.com

Region VII99 Edmiston Way, Suite 225 Buckhannon, WV 26201-8819 304.472.6564 • fax: 304.472.6590 www.regionvii.com

Region VIIIEight Airport Road, Grant County Industrial Park P.O. Box 849 • Petersburg, WV 26847-0849 304-257-2448 • fax: 304.257.4958 www.regioneight.org

Region IX 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 301 Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-263-1743 • fax: 304-263-7156 www.region9wv.com

Region X105 Bridge Street Plaza • P.O. Box 2086 Wheeling, WV 26003-2086 304.242.1800 • 1.800.924.0088 • fax: 304.242.2437 www.belomar.org

Region XIPost Office Box 82 • Weirton, WV 26062 304.797.3666 • fax: 740.282.1821 www.bhjmpc.org



West Virginia Small Business Development Centers

WV Program Lead CenterState Capitol Complex Building 6, Room 652 • Charleston, WV 25305-0311 304.558.2960 • fax: 304.558.0127

Charleston Center1116 Smith Street • Charleston, WV 25301 304.957.2083 • fax: 304.558.2271

Eastern Panhandle Center142 North Queen Street • Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.596.6642 • fax: 304.596.6646

Potomac HighlandsPO Box 209 • 223 N. Main Street, Suite 102 Moorefield, WV 26836 304.530.4964

RCBI1050 Fourth Avenue, Suite 222 Huntington, WV 25701 304.528.5616 • fax: 304.528.3618

Pierpont C&TCVeterans Square 320 Adams Street, Suite G01 • Fairmont, WV 26554 304.367.4931 • fax: 304.367.2717

Glenville State College10 East Main Street • Glenville, WV 26351 304.804.2140 • fax: 304.804.2146

Region I Workforce/The Business Center SBDC – Beckley602 New River Town Center • Beckley, WV 25801 304.255.4022 • fax: 304.252.9584

Region I Workforce SBDC - Summersville830 Northside Drive, Suite 166 Summersville,WV 26651 304.872.0020 • fax: 304.872.0020

Region 1 Workforce SBDC - Welch110 Park Avenue • Welch, West Virginia 24801 304.436.5295 • fax: 304.436.5293

Southern WV C&TCPO Box 2900, Dempsey Branch Road Mt. Gay, WV 25637 304.767.0532

WV Northern Community College1704 Market Street • Wheeling, WV 26003-3699 304.214.8973 • fax: 304.233.5522

West Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 6884 • 886 Chestnut Ridge Road #607 Morgantown, WV 26506-6684 304.293.5839 • fax: 304.225.2510

WVU/Parkersburg300 Campus Drive • Parkersburg, WV 26104 304.424.8391 • fax: 304.424.8356



One of the best sources of information and assistance for startup and expanding business is the local economic development agency. These agencies are public, private or even a public/private partnership, and their purpose is to promote economic growth and development by assisting existing industries and encouraging new businesses to locate in their area.

Local economic development agencies will help any business, regardless of size, with market demographics, real estate costs and availability, zoning and regulatory issues, workforce demographics, training issues, referrals to similar companies and many other issues of concern. Additionally, local economic development groups offer local government, private and not-for-profit sectors, and local communities the opportunity to work together to improve the local economy by focusing on enhancing competitiveness, increasing sustainable growth and ensuring that growth is inclusive.

Please find the following list of economic development agencies located throughout the State. Should you have questions, please contact the respective local office that can provide you assistance.

Berkeley County Development Authority300 Foxcroft Avenue, Suite 201 Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.267.4144 • Fax: 304.267.2283 Counties: Berkeley www.developmentauthority.com

Bluefield, City ofCity Hall, 200 Rogers Street • P.O. Box 4100 Bluefield, WV 24701 304.325.3921 • Fax: 304.323.4109 Counties: Mercer www.cityofbluefield.com

Boone County Community & Economic Development CorporationSuite 101 - One Avenue C Building Madison, WV 25130 304.369.9118 or 304.369.9127 • Fax: 304.369.9130 Counties: Boone www.boonecountywv.org

West Virginia Economic Development Agencies

4-C Economic Development Agency116 North Heber Street, Suite B • Beckley, WV 25801 304.254.8115 • Fax: 304.254.8112 Counties: Fayette/Nicholas/Raleigh/Summers www.4ceda.org

Advantage Valley, Inc.3751 Teays Valley Road • Hurricane, WV 25526 304.760.0950 • Fax: 304.760.0951 [email protected] Counties: Ashland, KY, Lawrence, OH, Boone, Cabell, Putnam, Kanawha, Wayne www.advantagevalley.com

Barbour County Economic Development Authority124 North Main Street • Philippi, WV 26416 304.457.1225 • Fax: 304.457.3887 Counties: Barbour barbourcountywveda.ort



Braxton County Development Authority

P.O. Box 486 • Sutton, WV 26601 304.342.6972 • Fax: 304.342.1639 Counties: Braxton www.braxtoncountywv.org

Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle124 North Fourth Street, 2nd Floor Steubenville, OH 43952 304.797.9666 • Fax: 740.282.1821 Counties: Brooke & Hancock www.bhjmpc.org

Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle3174 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 1 Weirton, WV 26062 304.748.5041 • Fax: 304.748.0241 • [email protected] Counties: Brooke & Hancock www.bhbdc.org

Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone of West Virginia (CAEZ)135 Main Street • P.O. Box 176 • Clay, WV 25043 304.587.2034 • Cell: 304.545.5829 • Fax: 304.587.2027 www.caez-wv.org

Charleston Area Alliance (1)1116 Smith Street • Charleston, WV 25301 304-340-4253 • Fax: 304-340-4275 www.charlstonareaalliance.org

Chemical Alliance Zone, Inc.3200 Kanawha Turnpike • Bldg. 740, Office 4201 P.O. Box 18410 • South Charleston, WV 25303 304.720.1023 • Fax: 304.720.1027 Counties: Cabell, Wayne, Putnam/Kanawha www.cazwv.com

Clay County Development Corporation172 Main Street • Clay, WV 25043 304.587.4251 • Fax: 304.587.2787 Counties: Clay

Corridor G Regional Development Authority300 Main Street • Logan, WV 25601 304.792.7243 • Fax: 304.792.7239 Counties: Boone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo www.corridorgrda.com

Doddridge County Economic Development Authority (2)P.O. Box 147 • West Union, WV 26456 304.873.1652 • Fax: 304.873.1653 Counties: Doddridge

Gilmer County Economic Development Association (3)P.O. Box 223 • Glenville, WV 26351 304.266.2168 • Fax: 304.462.7994 Counties: Gilmer www.gceda.org

Grant County Development Authority144 North Grove Street • Petersburg, WV 26847 304.257.2168 • Fax: 304.257.5454 [email protected] Counties: Grant www.grantcounty-wv.com

Greater New Martinsville Development Corporation (4)P.O. Box 271 • New Martinsville, WV 26155 304.455.3825 • Fax: 304.455.3637 Counties: Marshall & Wetzel




Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (5)804 Industrial Park Road • P.O. Box 33 Maxwelton, WV 24957 304.497.4300 • Fax: 304.497.4308 [email protected] Counties: Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas www.gvedc.com

Hampshire County Development Authority91 South High Street • Romney, WV 26757 304.822.4320 • Fax: 304.822.7672 [email protected] Counties: Hampshire www.hampshirecountyeda.com

Hancock County Development AuthorityP.O. Box 485 • New Cumberland, WV 26047 304.564.3311 x 223 • Fax: 304.564.4059 Counties: Hancock

Hardy County Rural Development Authority223 North Main Street, Suite 102 • P.O. Box 209 • Moorefield, WV 26836 304.530.3047 • Fax: 304.530.6995 [email protected] Counties: Hardy

Harrison County Development Authority215 West Main Street, Suite 109 • P.O. Box 2443 Clarksburg, WV 26302 304.623.3596 • Fax: 304.623.3598 [email protected] Counties: Harrison www.hcdawv.com

Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation AuthorityP.O. Box 539 • Lyburn, WV 25632 304.752.3255 • Fax: 304.752.1134 www.trailsheaven.com

Huntington Area Development Council HADCO916 - 5th Avenue, Suite 400 • Huntington, WV 25701 304.529.7910 • Fax: 304.525.1163 Counties: Cabell & Wayne www.hadco.org

I-79 Development CouncilP.O. Box 5099 • Fairmont, WV 26555 Cell: 304.654.4433 • Cell: 304.677.9961 (only phone) Counties: Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia www.i79developmentcouncil.com

Jackson County Development Authority104 Miller Drive • Ripley, WV 25271 304.372.1151 • Fax: 304.372.1153 [email protected] Counties: Jackson www.jcda.org

Jefferson County Development AuthorityP.O. Box 237 • Charles Town, WV 25414 304.728.3255 • Fax: 304.725.3133 Counties: Jefferson www.jcda.net

Lewis County Economic Development Authority16 Garton Plaza • P.O. Box 466 • Weston, WV 26452 304.269.4993 • Fax: 304.269.2416 [email protected] Counties: Lewis www.lceda.org




Lincoln Economic Development Authority21 Lincoln Plaza • P.O. Box 100 West Hamlin, WV 25571 304.824.3838 • Fax: 304.824.3837 Counties: Lincoln www.lincolneda.com

Little Kanawha Area Development CorporationP.O. Box 508 • Elizabeth, WV 26143 304.275.4231 (Elizabeth office) • Fax: 304.275.4882 304.354.7797 (Grantsville office) Counties: Calhoun and Wirt www.littlekanawha.com

Logan County Development AuthorityLogan Airport, Route 17 North • P.O. Box 240 Logan, WV 25601 304.752.4600 • Fax: 304.752.6666 [email protected] Counties: Logan www.logancountywv.org

Marion Regional Development Corporation (MRDC)112 Adams Street, Suite 201 • Fairmont, WV 26554 304.333.6732 x 101 • Fax: 304.333.6735 [email protected] Counties: Marion www.dobizinmarion.com

Mason County Development Authority305 Main Street • Point Pleasant, WV 25550 304.675.1497 • Fax: 304.675.1601 [email protected] Counties: Mason www.masoncounty.org

McDowell County Economic Development Authority92 McDowell Street, Suite 100 • Welch, WV 24801 304.436.3833 • Fax: 304.571.0746 [email protected] Counties: McDowell mcdowelleda.com

Mercer County Development Authority (6)1500 West Main Street • Princeton, WV 24740 304.431.8521 • Fax: 304.487.5616 [email protected] Counties: Mercer mercercoeda.com

Mid-Atlantic Aerospace ComplexP.O. Box 490 • Bridgeport, WV 26330 304.842.9419 • Fax: 304.842.9417 www.maacinc.com

Mineral County Economic Development Authority Grand Central Business Center, Suite 3011 One East Peidmont Street • Keyser, WV 26726 304.788.2233 • Fax: 304.788.2998 [email protected] Counties: Mineral www.wv-mcda.com

Mingo County Redevelopment Authority1100 East Fourth Avenue • P.O. Box 298 Williamson, WV 25661 304.235.0042 • Fax: 304.235.0043 Counties: Mingo www.mcra-wv.org




Monongalia County Development Authority (7)955 Hartman Run Road, Suite 200 Morgantown, WV 26505 304-296-6684 • Fax: 304-296-6689 [email protected] Counties: Monongalia

Morgan County Economic Development Authority35 North Mercer Street • P.O. Box 86 • Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 304.258.8546 • Fax: 304.258.7305 [email protected] Counties: Morgan www.morgancountyeda.com/gov

P.R.I.D.E. in Logan County, Inc.699 Stratton Street • P.O. Box 1346 • Logan, WV 25601 304.752.8033 • Fax: 304.752.1047 Counties: Logan www.prideinlogan.com

Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation409-1/2 Market Street, Suite A • P.O. Box 1683 Parkersburg, WV 26102 304-422-5650 • Fax: 304-485-5219 Counties: Wood www.developwoodcounty.com

Pendleton County Economic & Community Development AuthorityP.O. Box 602 • Franklin, WV 26807 304.358.2074 • Fax: 304.358.2187 Counties: Pendleton www.pendletoncounty.com

Pleasants County Development Authority309 Second Street • P.O. Box 339 St. Mary’s, WV 26170 304.684.1220 • Fax: 304.684.1229 [email protected] Counties: Pleasants www.pleasantscountywv.com

Polymer Alliance ZoneOne Polymer Way • Davisville, WV 26142 304.428.1622 • 888.711.1143 • Fax: 304.428.1667 www.pazwv.org

Preston County Economic Development Authority330 East Main Street, Suite 100 Kingwood, WV 26537 304.329.2299 • Fax: 304.329.6215 Counties: Preston www.prestonwv.com

Putnam County Development AuthorityP.O. Box 167 • Scott Depot, WV 25560 304.757.0318 • Fax: 304.757.7748 [email protected] Counties: Putnam www.pcda.org

Randolph County Development Authority10 Eleventh Street • Elkins, WV 26241 304.637.0803 • Fax: 304.637.4902 Counties: Randolph www.rcdawv.org

Regional Economic Development Partnership (8)P.O. Box 1029 • Wheeling, WV 26003 304.232.7722 • Fax: 304.232.7727 Counties: Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel www.redp.org




Ritchie County Economic Development Authority (9)217 West Main Street, P.O. Box 177 Harrisville, WV 26362 304.643.2505 • 304.615.2123 • Fax: 304.643.2502 [email protected] Counties: Richie www.ritchiecountyeda.com

Roane County Economic Development Authority207 Court Street • P.O. Box 1 • Spencer, WV 25276 304.927.5189 • 304.927.1780 • Fax: 304.927.5953 [email protected] Counties: Roane

Saint Albans Regional Development AuthorityP.O. Box 675 • St. Albans, WV 25177 304.727.7251 • Fax: 304.727.7251 [email protected] Counties: Kanawha www.stalbanswv.com/community.shtml

South Charleston Economic Development CouncilP.O. Box 8597 • South Charleston, WV 25309 304.744.5301 • Fax: 304.744.6443 [email protected] Counties: Kanawha www.cityofsouthcharleston.com

Taylor County Development AuthorityTaylor County Courthouse • P.O. Box 4 Grafton, WV 26354 304.265.3938 • Fax: 304.265.5450 Counties: Taylor www.taylorcounty.org

TechConnectWVWest Virginia Regional Technology Park 1740 Union Carbide Drive, Room 4203 South Charleston, WV 25303-2732 304.478.3454 [email protected] www.techconnectwv.org

Tucker County Development Authority215 First Street • Parsons, WV 26287 304.478.3454 • Fax: 304.478.2446 Counties: Tucker www.tuckercountyda.org

Tyler County Development AuthorityP.O. Box 58 • Sistersville, WV 26175 304.652.1760 • Fax: 304.652.1645 Counties: Tyler www.tylercountywv.org

Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Development CorporationP.O. Box 823 • Montgomery, WV 25136 304.981.6400 • Fax: 304.981.6401 [email protected]

Upper Kanawha Valley Enterprise CommunityP.O. Box 823 • Cabin Creek, WV 25035 304.981.6400 • Fax: 304.981.6401 [email protected] www.ukvedc.net

Upshur County Development Authority (10)1 Edmiston Way, Suite 102 • P.O. Box 109 Buckhannon, WV 26201 304.472.1757 • Cell: 304.613.1757 • Fax: 304.472.4998 [email protected] Counties: Upshur www.upshurda.com





Wayne County Economic Development AuthorityP.O. Box 519 • Wayne, WV 25570 304.272.9050 • Fax: 304.272.9050 [email protected] Counties: Wayne www.wceda.org

Webster County Economic Development Authority139 Baker Street • Webster Springs, WV 26288 304.847.2145 • Fax: 304.847.5198 [email protected] Counties: Webster www.websterwv.com

West Virginia Economic Development Council2001 Quarrier Street • Charleston, WV 25311 304.342.2123 • Fax: 304.342.4552 [email protected]/[email protected]

West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone10 Eleventh Street • Elkins, WV 26241 304.636.9542 • Fax: 304.637.4902

West Virginia University866 Chestnut Ridge Road • P.O. Box 6216 Morgantown, WV 26506 304.293.4981 • Fax: 304.293.7498 www.research.wvu.edu

Western Greenbrier Business Development Corporation209 Third Lilly Park • Rainelle, WV 25962 304.438.7221 • Fax: 304.438.8130

Wyoming County Economic Development Authority

506 River Road • P.O. Box 1828 • Pineville, WV 24874 304.732.6707 • Fax: 304.732.6963 Counties: Wyoming



Index

AACT WorkKeys Job Profiling E–5

Advantage Valley G–1, L–1

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) B–3, C–9

BBel-O-Mar Regional Council

Interstate Regional Council of Governments H–1

Biomass Availability Assessments A–7, F–31

Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) A–1, D–9

Broadband Mapping Program (BMP) F–53

Brooke-Hancock Regional Planning and Development CouncilWV Regional Planning and Development Council H–3

Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support L–15, L–16

Business Coaching F–11for existing and potential businesses in area of International Trade F–13

for Special Emphasis Businesses Owners F–15

for Veterans F–17

Business Ombudsman F–49

CCenter for Business and Economic Research (CBER) F–3

Central Appalachia Empowerment Zone Of WVSmall Business Micro Loan program J–1

Charleston Area AllianceSmall Business Incubator L–3

City of Martinsburg H–9, J–13

Commercialization Services and Early Stage Investment D–1, F–1

Community Participation Program (CPP) B–5

Competitive Improvement Program (CIP) C–11

Construction trades apprenticeship training tax credit D–31

W E S T V I R G I N I A D E V E L O P M E N T O F F I C E 1

Consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for purchases of tangible personal property and services directly used in manufacturing D–33

Consumers Sales & Service Tax & Use Tax Exemption for Qualified Purchases Used in Construction or Expansion of a Qualified Warehouse or Distribution Facility D–35

Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit D–37

Corporate net income tax deduction for investment in pollution control equipment D–39

EEastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council

Multiple Programs H–7

Economic Opportunity Tax Credit D–41

Export Promotion Program A–5, F–19

FFarm Service Agency (FSA) - Farm Loan Program D–13

Federal Bonding Program E–7

Film Industry Investment Tax Credit D–43

First Microloan of West VirginiaSBA Microloan J–3

Five for Ten Program D–45

Flex-E-Grant B–7

Forest Product Utilization and Marketing Program A–9, F–37

Freeport Property Tax Exemption D–47

GGovernor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program

New and Expanding C–13

Small Business Work Force Program C–15

HHarrison County Economic Alliance Corporation

Buy-down Program J–5

High Technology Manufacturers Credit D–49

Hospitality Training (i.e., customer service, food safety, ServSafe) C–7, E–1

2 B U S I N E S S R E S O U R C E D I R E C T O R Y

II-79 Development Council

Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development G–3, L–5

Industrial Access Road B–21, D–83

Industrial Energy Assessments F–33

INNOVA Commercialization Group, an initiative of the WVHTC FoundationCommercialization Services and Early Stage Investment D–1, F–1

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center F–45

Innovation & Technology-Based Coaching Services F–21

JJob Orders/Recruitment E–9

Jobs Creation Tax Credit D–51

LLand & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) B–9

Loan Insurance Program/Leveraged Technology Loan Program D–91

Local Economic Development (LED) Matching Grant Program B–11

MMain Street Fairmont

Façade Grant L–7

Sign Grant L–11

Main Street West Virginia B–13, F–23

ManufacturingInventory Property Tax Adjustment Credit D–53

Investment Tax Credit D–55

Marion County Development Authority J–9

Marion Regional Development CorporationFairmont B&O Tax Credit Ordinance 1180 J–7

Main Street Fairmont Façade Grant L–7

Main Street Fairmont Sign Grant L–11

Marion County Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund J–9

SBA Microloan Program through Washington County Council on Economic Development J–11


Marketing, Collaboration, Economic Development G–3, L–5

Marshall UniversityCenter for Business and Economic Research (CBER) F–3

Martinsburg, City of H–9, J–13

Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP) D–23

Microloan Program D–17

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional CouncilRevolving Loan Fund Programs J–15

Military Incentive Program (MIP) Act of 1991 D–75

NNational Clean Diesel Campaign B–1, F–9

Natural Capital Investment Fund D–3

Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) D–19

Non-Profit, Training & Development Organization E–11, F–57

Northern WV Brownfield Assistance Center (NBAC)Brownfield Revitalization Funding & Technical Support J–17, L–15

OOn the Job Training (OJT) D–77

PPayment In Lieu of Taxes D–57

Putnam County Development AuthorityPutnam County Business Finance Team J–19

Real Estate Sales Price Reduction J–21

Tax abatement (PILOT – Payment in Lieu of Taxes) J–23

RRCAC, Inc. F–5

Recreational Trails Program B–23, B–24, D–85, D–86

Region 4 Planning and Development Council H–11, L–17

Region 8 Planning and Development Council J–27


Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc.RCAC, Inc . F–5

Regional Economic Development PartnershipSBA 504 Loan Program J–29

Regional Intergovernmental Council (WV Region III)Regional Planning Council L–19

Regional Planning Council L–19

Region II Planning and Development Council H–13

Region I Planning and Development CouncilRegion I Revolving Loan Fund J–25

Region VII Planning and Development Council (PDC)Regional Community & Economic Development H–15

Research and Data Services F–43

Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI) F–7

SSales & Use Tax “Contractors Pass Through” Exemption D–59

SBA 504 Loan Program J–29

SCORE Volunteer Technical Assistance F–55

Small Business Incubator L–3

Small Business Tax Credit D–61

Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG) B–17

Special Property Tax ValuationFor Air and Water Pollution Abatement Equipment D–63

For aircraft owned or leased by commercial airlines or private carriers D–65

for Molds, Jigs, Dies, Forms, Patterns and Templates Directly Used in Manufacturing D–67

For Servers & Tangible Personal Property Directly Used in a High-technology Business or in an Internet Advertising Business D–69

StartUp West Virginia D–7

State Purchasing Process A–13

State Surplus Property Program A–15

Strategic Research & Development Tax Credit D–71

Student Energy Intern Program F–35

Sustainable Growth Workshop F–27


TTax Credit

Construction trades apprenticeship training D–31

Economic Opportunity D–41

Film Industry Investment D–43

Jobs Creation D–51

Manufacturing Investment D–55

Small Business D–61

Strategic Research & Development D–71

West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives D–73

TechConnectWVInnovation Adoption Program D–5

StartUp West Virginia D–7

Technical Program Development C–1

Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program D–87

UU.S. Department of Agriculture

Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) A–1, D–9

Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Farm Loan Program D–13

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Clean Diesel Campaign B–1, F–9

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program F–51

U.S. Small Business Administration D–15

VVenture Capital Program D–29

WWest Virginia Certified Development Corporation (Small Business Administration 504 Loan) D–93

West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit D–73

West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College EducationTechnical Program Development C–1

Workforce Development Initiative Program (HB3009) C–3

WV Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development” C–5

West Virginia Department of EducationHospitality Training (i .e ., customer service, food safety, ServSafe) C–7, E–1

West Virginia Workplace Education Program E–3


West Virginia Development OfficeAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC) B–3, C–9

Business Coaching F–11

for existing and potential businesses in area of International Trade F–13for Special Emphasis Businesses Owners F–15for Veterans F–17

Community Participation Program (CPP) B–5

Competitive Improvement Program (CIP) C–11

Export Promotion Program A–5, F–19

Flex-E-Grant B–7

Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program

New and Expanding C–13Small Business Work Force Program C–15

Innovation & Technology-Based Coaching Services F–21

Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) B–9

Local Economic Development (LED) Matching Grant Program B–11

Main Street West Virginia B–13, F–23

Microloan Program D–17

Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) D–19

Small Cities Block Grant (SCBG) B–17

Sustainable Growth Workshop F–27

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) D–21

West Virginia ON TRAC B–19

WV SBIR/STTR Assistance Program F–29

West Virginia Division of EnergyBiomass Availability Assessments A–7, F–31

Industrial Energy Assessments F–33

Student Energy Intern Program F–35

West Virginia Division of ForestryForest Product Utilization and Marketing Program A–9, F–37

West Virginia Division of TourismMatching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP) D–23

West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone G–5, L–21

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust BoardVenture Capital Program D–29

West Virginia Labor Market Information F–47

West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership F–41

West Virginia ON TRAC B–19


West Virginia Tax DepartmentConstruction Trades Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit D–31

Consumers Sales and Service Tax and Use Tax Exemption for Purchases of Tangible Personal Property and Services Directly Used in Manufacturing D–33

Consumers Sales & Service Tax & Use Tax Exemption for Qualified Purchases Used in Construction or Expansion of a Qualified Warehouse or Distribution Facility D–35

Corporate Headquarters Relocation Credit D–37

Corporate Net Income Tax Deduction for Investment in Pollution Control Equipment D–39

Economic Opportunity Tax Credit D–41

Film Industry Investment Tax Credit D–43

Five for Ten Program D–45

Freeport Property Tax Exemption D–47

High Technology Manufacturers Credit D–49

Jobs Creation Tax Credit D–51

Manufacturing Inventory Property Tax Adjustment Credit D–53

Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit D–55

Payment In Lieu of Taxes D–57

Sales & Use Tax “Contractors Pass Through” Exemption D–59

Small Business Tax Credit D–61

Special Property Tax Valuation for Air and Water Pollution Abatement Equipment D–63

Special Property Tax Valuation for Aircraft Owned or Leased by Commercial Airlines or Private Carriers D–65

Special Property Tax Valuation for Molds, Jigs, Dies, Forms, Patterns and Templates Directly Used in Manufacturing D–67

Special Property Tax Valuation For Servers & Tangible Personal Property Directly Used in a High-technology Business or in an Internet Advertising Business D–69

Strategic Research & Development Tax Credit D–71

West Virginia Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit D–73

West Virginia UniversityResearch and Data Services F–43

West Virginia Workplace Education Program E–3

Wheeling Jesuit UniversityInnovation & Entrepreneurship Center F–45

Workforce Development Initiative Program (HB3009) C–3

WorkForce West VirginiaACT WorkKeys Job Profiling E–5

Federal Bonding Program E–7

Job Orders/Recruitment E–9

Military Incentive Program (MIP) Act of 1991 D–75

On the Job Training (OJT) D–77

West Virginia Labor Market Information F–47

WV Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development” C–5


WV Department of AdministrationState Purchasing Process A–13

StateSurplus Property Program A–15

WV Department of Environmental ProtectionBusiness Ombudsman F–49

WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS)www .grants .gov D–81

WV Department of TransportationIndustrial Access Road B–21, D–83

Recreational Trails Program B–23, D–85

Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program D–87

WV Division of Natural ResourcesU .S . Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program F–51

WV Economic Development Authority (WVEDA)Loan Insurance Program/Leveraged Technology Loan Program D–91

West Virginia Certified Development Corporation (Small Business Administration 504 Loan) D–93

WVEDA Direct Loan Program D–95

WV Higher Education Policy CommissionWV Research Trust Fund (Bucks-for-Brains) D–97

WV Office of Geographical Information SystemsBroadband Mapping Program (BMP) F–53

WV Research Trust Fund (Bucks-for-Brains) D–97

WV SBIR/STTR Assistance Program F–29

WV SCORESCORE Volunteer Technical Assistance F–55

WVU Center for Entrpreneurial Studies & Development, Inc.Non-Profit, Training & Development Organization E–11, F–57

WVU Research OfficeWVU Economic Development Office A–17

www.grants.gov D–81


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