Building Black Businesses in WV & Appalachia

Building Black Businesses in WV & Appalachia

Get ready to learn about building black businesses in West Virginia and across Appalachia during the pre-conference workshop on April 28th!

By West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Date and time

Monday, April 28 · 9:30am - 5pm EDT

Location

Shepherd University Wellness Center

164 University Drive Shepherdstown, WV 25443

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

Sponsored by the Center for Economic & Community Development in Black Appalachia and Isolated Communities at Marshall University, Lewis College of Business at Marshall University, and Black by God, this one-day event, kicking off Bridging Innovation Week 2025, will begin with a registration and lunch, followed by opening comments and an overview of the state of black business in West Virginia and Appalachia. Additional details on the workshop events will be forthcoming.

To learn more about the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference and Bridging Innovation Week activities, please visit: https://wveshipecosystem.org/.

Please note** This registration is for Monday's pre-conference event only. If you are interested in attending Tuesday's West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference, spearate registration is required.

Organized by

West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

The mission of the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem is to connect and identify opportunities to help entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state by fostering collaboration and sharing resources. The ecosystem is open to any and all organizations in West Virginia interested in entrepreneurial development to share best practices and inspire collaborations.

Free