Through the Expanding Markets Initiative, businesses in the Charleston-Huntington Metro region will receive technical services to expand access to new markets. Funding from this program will continue federal, state, and local efforts to support the diversification of West Virginia’s economy and provide much needed support for businesses seeking to diversify their customer base.
Services will be delivered through a unique partnership between Advantage Valley Inc, the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Manufacturing, and eight local EDAs including:
Boone County Economic and Community Development Authority
Charleston Area Alliance
Huntington Area
Development Council
Jackson County Economic Development Authority
Lincoln County Economic Development Authority
Mason County Economic Development Authority
Putnam County
Development Authority
Wayne County Economic Development Authority
Assistance will be provided in the following areas:
Economic Gardening
This program is geared toward young, fast growing companies seeking market research and strategic consulting advice on entering new markets.
Supply Chain Assistance
This program provides technical assistance to small companies seeking to expand their regional B2B connections. Participants will have access to research, sales training, and participation in special supply chain events.
Supply Chain Assistance
This program provides technical assistance to small companies seeking to expand their regional B2B connections. Participants will have access to research, sales training, and participation in special supply chain events.
General Business Retention & Expansion
This program links businesses with many existing free federal and state services including but not limited to workforce training, financing, and exporting, to name a few.
Please contact one of the EDAs (listed above) or one of our Advantage Valley Business Retention Specialists (listed below) to find out about how your business might benefit from the Expanding Markets Initiative.
