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  • Gov. Justice announces 100 new jobs as tech company Infor opens doors in West Virginia

    Gov. Justice announces 100 new jobs as tech company Infor opens doors in West Virginia

    CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that technology company Infor, a global leader in business cloud software, has officially opened its new offices in Charleston, providing a pathway to approximately 100 new, high-paying jobs for West Virginians. “West Virginians everywhere should be excited beyond belief today,” Gov. Justice said. “Anytime that we’re able

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  • Technology company Sparksoft hosts official opening of facility in Fairmont

    Technology company Sparksoft hosts official opening of facility in Fairmont

    The ribbon cutting celebrates first facility in West Virginia, third in U.S.   FAIRMONT, W.Va. —  Software and technology solutions provider Sparksoft Corporation marked the official opening of its new facility in Fairmont today.   Sparksoft provides technology services in testing, development, security and program development. The new facility bridges the space between the towers of

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  • The 1 thing you need before you start exporting

    The 1 thing you need before you start exporting

    Advice from West Virginia business owners for why you need an export compliance plan. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that exporting is a little more involved than packing up something you sell and shipping it to a customer across the pond. There’s export regulations and rules you need to follow if you

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  • Ntiva connects with WVU-P to create a tech talent pipeline

    Ntiva connects with WVU-P to create a tech talent pipeline

    Living in a cool place. Getting an education. Starting a high-tech career. Ntiva brings it all together in the Ntiva Service Desk Academy at West Virginia University Parkersburg. Ntiva, a managed IT and cloud service company, is partnering with WVU-Parkersburg to create a technology talent pipeline by offering students education, an internship and a career

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  • 3 tips for growing your business with international trade missions

    3 tips for growing your business with international trade missions

    Practical advice from an entrepreneur who’s been round the world and back. World trade relies on making good deals, and trade missions are a big part of that process. For many businesses, access into foreign markets is a hurdle, but participating in a state or federal trade mission will give you plenty of opportunities to

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