If not for the help of the people at 4-C, I probably would not have secured the funding I needed to expand my business. They worked with me and came through with a loan package that was more than acceptable. They also helped me recover after the flood of 2001. They understand the trials of the small business person. I am thankful that this area has this organization.
Region 1 WorkForce Business Center
The Region 1 WorkForce Business Center is a partnership of the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center working closely together to assist the existing and potential business owners of West Virginia. For additional information or assistance, call 304.255.4022.
Women’s Business Center
The Women’s Business Center nurtures leadership, independence, and entrepreneurship in women in West Virginia through training and counseling. One-on-one counseling is offered by appointment and at no charge to existing business owners and women thinking about going into business.
The center also offers a wide range of training at low cost to educate and empower women so they may make informed decisions about business ownership. The WBC offers monthly orientations about services available through the Region 1 WorkForce Women’s Business Center and the Small Business Development Center. For additional information or assistance, call 304.255.4022.
Small Business Development Centers
The Region 1 SBDCs provide free, confidential management assistance to current and prospective business owners. The SBDC program delivers counseling, by appointment, at no charge. Counseling in all aspects of business management includes, but is not limited to preparation of business plans, evaluation of business ideas, developing marketing plans and marketing strategies, cash flow analysis, financial projections, and loan packages.
Training workshops and seminars for business owners and employees as well as prospective business owners are offered throughout the 11 county region at low cost to participants. The goal of the SBDC is to stimulate and support small business in West Virginia.
Region 1 WorkForce West Virginia Small Business Development Centers are located at the Raleigh County WORKFORCE West Virginia Career Center in Beckley and the Nicholas County WORKFORCE West Virginia Career Center in Summersville. For additional information or assistance, call 304.255.4022 in Beckley or 304.872.0020 in Summersville.
