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New Data on Entrepreneurship in West Virginia Shows 13% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides Snapshot County by County 
Local News Guest User 4/19/24 Local News Guest User 4/19/24

New Data on Entrepreneurship in West Virginia Shows 13% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides Snapshot County by County 

The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment. The findings come from Venture Forward, an ongoing research initiative by GoDaddy.

WV Business Link 

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Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York
Local News Guest User 4/19/24 Local News Guest User 4/19/24

Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York

The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment. The findings come from Venture Forward, an ongoing research initiative by GoDaddy.

WV Business Link 

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Bridging Innovation Week Interview: Victor Hwang 
Local News Guest User 4/9/24 Local News Guest User 4/9/24

Bridging Innovation Week Interview: Victor Hwang 

Victor Hwang shares his personal journey that continues to inspire his work. 

West Virginia Department of Commerce 

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Victor W. Hwang To Keynote 2024 WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington
Local News Guest User 3/19/24 Local News Guest User 3/19/24

Victor W. Hwang To Keynote 2024 WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington

West Virginia has an enormous opportunity to lead the nation in advancing entrepreneurship statewide, said Victor Hwang. 

West Virginia Business Link 

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Advancing the Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia 
Local News Guest User 1/12/24 Local News Guest User 1/12/24

Advancing the Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia 

Right to Start Advocate Ariana Shives: "Entrepreneurs are simply problem-solvers. They see something missing from the landscape – whether it’s a new store or a new application of technology – and they set out to fix it."

West Virginia BusinessLink 

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How Design Thinking Can Help Lower the Poverty Rate
National News, Local News Victor Hwang 1/10/23 National News, Local News Victor Hwang 1/10/23

How Design Thinking Can Help Lower the Poverty Rate

West Virginia has one of the five highest poverty rates in the nation and among the four highest rates of household hunger. But there's a new spark of hope, as one of its native sons - a former Fortune 500 CEO in Silicon Valley - has returned and introduced design thinking as a way to solve tough problems. 

Inc. Magazine

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