Bureau of Business and Economic Research at West Virginia University
The West Virginia University serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
West Virginia University
PO Box 6025
Morgantown, WV 26506-6025
Dr. Christiadi
Christiadi@mail.wvu.edu
(304) 293-1801
Fax: (304) 293-7061
Determine Your State and Local Business Tax Obligations in West Virginia
In addition to business taxes required by the federal government, you will have to pay some state and local taxes. Each state and locality has its own tax laws. Having knowledge of your state tax requirement can help you avoid problems and your business save money. The most common types of tax requirements for small business are income taxes and employment taxes.
Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. (RCAC)
The Regional Contracting Assistance Center, Inc. (RCAC) is a non-profit corporation funded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the State of West Virginia's Development Office, the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, and private corporations to provide assistance to West Virginia companies seeking to do business with Federal, State, or local government agencies. RCAC has fulfilled this role since 1987. Throughout the United States, similar centers have been set up; these centers are called Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). Most of the PTACs are funded by DLA, but not all. The listing below contains both DLA and non-DLA funded centers. PTAC's around the United States.
RCAC Headquarters
1116 Smith Street, Suite 202
Charleston, WV 25301
voice: (304) 344-2546
fax:(304) 344-2574
RCAC Southeastern WV
voice: (304) 425-9438
fax: (425) 648-4751
RCAC Eastern Panhandle
voice: (304) 264-1700
fax: (304) 264-1700
RCAC Northern WV
voice: (304) 333-6823
fax: (304) 333-6879
RCAC Southern WV
Community &
Technical College
2900 Dempsey Road
Mt. Gay, WV 25637
voice: (304) 896-7440
fax: (304) 792-7006
Small Business Administration (SBA) West Virginia District Office
Start a Business in West Virginia
Visit this state website to find resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in West Virginia, such as registering your business name or applying for licenses and permits.
West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
West Virginia State Library Commission
The West Virginia State Library Commission serves as a State Data Center that provides education and access to Census Bureau data and products as well as other statistical resources to millions of data users at the local level. Population estimates and projections, income, poverty, and employment data in addition to other economic data and statistical resources are available.
Location and contact information:
Reference Library
West Virginia State Library Comm.
Science and Cultural Center
Capitol Complex
Charleston, WV 25305
Ms. Janice Bickham
bickhamj@wv.gov
(304) 558-2045
West Virginia State Trademark Registration Information
To register a trademark and/or service mark at the state level, you must file an application with the trademark office of the specific state in which protection is sought.
To learn about your state registration requirements, visit the link below for contact information for your location.