Discover valuable business funding and resources to grow your Mountain State business.
Being a small business owner means you are constantly looking for ways to grow your business, increase employee skills, attract new talent, or learn new trends that keep you competitive. But knowing where to start can be a challenge. That’s where Jefferson Security Bank comes in. We researched and compiled services, programs, and grants tailored to local small businesses that support their growth and business goals.
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West Virginia has seen consistent new business growth year over year, and small business like yours are vital to the continued success. In this post, we will share available programs, services, and resources to train employees and hire skilled workers, tax incentive programs to help you save money, and grants that can offset the cost for growing the skills of your employees.
When you have a plan in place, connect with Jefferson Security Bank to discover financial solutions to fund your business growth plan.
Jefferson County Resources
You may not know it, but there are a wealth of local resources that can assist with training, connecting to business coaches, how be part of downtown revitalization, and much more to help your business grow.
Jefferson County Development Authority
A great place to start is the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA). They offer support for business relocation, expansion, and growth within the county. Two programs that can be of value is training programs from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and available credit and tax incentives that can help you save money. Explore all available programs and resources by visiting JCDA.
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Looking to connect with other small business or find business coaches? Then the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is the place to start. View local business events to gain knowledge and network, and connect to business coaches from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC).
Charles Town Main Street Program
Be part of the downtown revitalization with programs and resources from the Charles Town Main Street Program. Whether you currently are located within the municipality or looking to relocate or expand, you can find information for small business for grant opportunities, obtain a business license, and tax credit incentives.
West Virginia Regional and State Resources
There are several helpful resources across West Virginia and the region that provide small businesses with financial assistance programs, low-cost training, and other programs that are focused on local businesses and helping them grow.
West Virginia Small Business Development Center
Continuing education and coaching are essential for small businesses to stay competitive and succeed. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) has many services from learning about marketing and the latest technology to business planning and management, and much more. Plus, WV SBDC has a calendar of local low or no-cost training sessions that are tailored to the need of local small businesses.
West Virginia BusinessLink
Networking and connecting with other small business owners are a great way to learn from each other, and West Virginia BusinessLink is the place to get connected. Use the search features to find resources near you and view the event calendar and attend a seminar either virtually or in-person.
WorkForce West Virginia
A well trained and supported employee is a small business’ greatest asset, and WorkForce West Virginia is your partner in finding training programs. They offer access on information to apply for grants to reskill or upskill employees which will help you save money. This is one valuable resource you should definitely take advantage of!
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Small business owners are always looking for ways to save money while growing or even expanding. Fortunately, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development is here to help. They provided access to various tax credits and incentives, including credit for investing in your business, sales tax exemption for research and development, and much more. They even have programs that help you with advertising! Visit their site to see the full list of programs and take advantage of these valuable resources.
Mentorship Support through SCORE
Have you ever heard of SCORE? Well, you should! The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) has been helping businesses of all sizes reach their business goals through free mentorship. For more than 60 years, SCORE has been connecting retired executives from all business sectors with start-up and established businesses to learn and apply their years of experience.
Visit SCORE and enter your zip code to be connected with a local mentor for free.
Training and Educational Resources
While we covered some training and educational resources offered from state programs, there are a couple of additional options that are more focused on certification and apprentice programs. These can be valuable for early career employees looking to build their skills and advance at their job, or business owners that are interested in hiring recent graduates.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
For more than 40 years, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has been educating West Virginia students of all ages to prepare for success in the work force. The college offers Associate and Certification programs perfect for your employees seeking to increase their skill sets and grow their careers.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College also has programs for local business to create tailored Workforce development programs for all employees that includes Internships and Apprenticeships, and grants to help fund training.
Learn more by visiting their site to explore the variety of programs that can help set up you and your employees for future success.
West Virginia Workforce Programs
Your one-stop shop for government assisted training and hiring resources, the West Virginia Workforce Programs offers two programs that help local businesses meet their training and new hire goals.
The Governor’s Guaranteed Work Force Program is perfect for current West Virginia business owners to access assistance for employee training and even hire new ones. Since launching, more than $54 million has been distributed to local business to help train more than 200,000 employees.
Looking to hire new employees? WorkForce West Virginia is your partner to help streamline the process of finding skilled workers and even access tax incentives. It is the largest West Virginia database of job seekers and job openings, making it a valuable tool for growing your workforce.
Learn more about these programs and connect with a representative today.
About Funding the Growth of Your Business with Jefferson Security Bank
You’ve done your research and have a good idea of which programs and training you want to offer your employees, but how to fund it all? Jefferson Security Bank is here to help you find the right banking products and financial solutions to make your business grow.
From commercial lending, business checking solutions, and a range of business services, Jefferson Security Bank is here to help your business thrive and be a valuable contributor to the growth of Jefferson County and all of West Virginia.
Contact us today to connect with a specialist that can be your partner to find the right funding to make your business grow.