SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.

WV Small Business Development Center – Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are partnerships primarily between the government and colleges/universities administered by the Small Business Administration and aims at giving educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

In Huntington you can find the local WVSBDC :

1050 Fourth Avenue, Ste. 222

Huntington, WV  25701

(304) 528-5616 (Phone)

(888) 982-7232 (Business Ask Me! Line)

Small Business Administration – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) dedicates its energy and resources to providing support to small businesses and small-business owners across the nation. SBA helps businesses across the country through what we call the “3 C’s” of our service:

  • Capital: We work with about 5,000 banks to provide SBA loans to deserving small businesses.
  • Contracts: We work to ensure that 23% of federal contract dollars go to small businesses.
  • Counseling: 14,000 SBA-affiliated counselors are ready when you need small business guidance.

City of Huntington

e-Business Now – SCORE’s technology assistance page

KISRA – KISRA is the only West Virginia organization to become a certified statewide micro-lender under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s micro loan program.

Create Huntington – Create Huntington works to empower citizens to improve community livability so that Huntington is successful in the global economy

The West Virginia Community Development Hub – The West Virginia Community Development Hub is a statewide non-profit organization with the mission of engaging communities and providers in an intentional, aligned and continuous system of community development.

United Way – United Way of the River Cities is a non-profit organization, the mission of which is to better the human condition in our community.  United Way supports programs and strategies that address critical issues in the Focus Areas of Health and Wellness, Learning and Earning, Families and Children, and Basic Needs/Unforseen Hardships