Nicholas County Empowerment Corporation, Inc. (dba Starting Points) Archive

To administer funds that will enable Five Rivers Cooperative to pilot an Agricultural Certification course in collaboration with New River Community and Technical College and WorkforceWV

For a Program Related Investment that will leverage $20 million in combined investments from national sources to finance businesses and community projects in West Virginia and Central Appalachia

For The Wild Ramp to facilitate a year-long agriculture education plan for the residents of Stepping Stones, providing them with tools to grow and sell products from their greenhouse and gardens

To expand the successful Highlands Creative Economy initiative, using collaboration and assistance to enhance cultural heritage, natural, and human assets to grow tourism and benefit communities (over two years)

To support Reimagine Appalachia’s effort to secure the region’s fair share of federal climate infrastructure and other federal resources, bolster research, and advance communication priorities for the region

To replicate our customized employment services for individuals with disabilities in underserved Taylor County, West Virginia

To help launch a pilot project that will focus on three core areas of potential population growth for a thriving Pittsburgh economy

For the Pittsburgh International Airport to conduct a six-month retail pilot in the airside terminal to bring awareness to West Virginia-based products by working with West Virginia-based vendors, nonprofits, and other partners

For Country Roads Angel Network which assists West Virginia entrepreneurs with mentoring and prepares them to raise money, while also building a broader network of potential early-stage investors in the state (over two years)

For IgniteWV, a program open to all West Virginian residents to support the start and growth of businesses (over two years)