Morgan County WV Economic Development Authority

06/02/2026

THE "FREEDOM 25" PITCH COMPETITION is hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is open to any legally registered and operating business - anywhere in the United States. Prize money for the winners is $1 million dollars! The WV District Office of the SBA is an engaged and active member of the WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. Secretary of State Kris Warner and the WV One Stop Business Center want to join with the SBA to encourage West Virginia businesses to apply for the competition. The deadline to enter the contest is June 10th.

Example pitch:
https://sba.app.box.com/v/sba-patriot-pitch

Terms and conditions of the competition:
https://www.sba.gov/document/support-patriot-pitch-competition-terms-conditions

WV businesses can click here to submit pitch:
https://sba.app.box.com/f/bbf335b0b7dd43b5b39a7762f6de3789

Click here for all information, including Eligibility and Terms and Conditions:
https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/

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https://sos.wv.gov/email-registration

06/01/2026

Here's your chance to help select this year's logo for the 51st annual Apple Butter Festival, WV. Voting ends Friday, June 12.
Vote here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fberkeleyspringschamber.com%2Fapple-butter-festival-logo-contest%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTnhVanF3SUhucVdsS1RMNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7oFw0J-t-Wb2rRNY9fCV3Vf0o64zp3SPCzqJAfnuFzwZxpGE6-T6TkHC1jsw_aem_fz5wHp5y_cJ_kGqg2B7zvQ&h=AUCHHXPIJ06Zc4GvjWHC0gDm-uZ_e8I9FZXWL1aP2P1Vgwr6OZa3zjk_zuM31EJMdxkqpxsQUKodfKEo1fumR69ohWAA69UmFTUrIm_Icpwy7VRfIrVlSeEGYqNG7r5eh1uEDakpW0mo8FM5vrXMLoKne2SbsFQ1&__tn__=R]-R&c[0]=AUA8ttbcogDH8siLxl5_2GPOtReqFBO_vk_LUSyjVT2_jA6-hJCf5Gzp4el2asXq9ARf3gKCmuRyZ9DzKeZKugWMiLBjHoBpdZ2bXsZh4MpWca1OYzjqXkz-mUTvtrvcLx-V7NnWPyTQKrioKb2RGzA8Mxz__v7EM5qx72U-orGucw3yCkEktwh3JHLrHIVv_r2ChOLc0I-GEEYonCxre3EsOQ&c[1]=AUAv8jGKc_ANH-OI69EZeyowzTfo1B8sIYUrC_rp5bthwrI0PLjTBgmDnUEHebtCI5R8L4xf_ekwmwGBK50GQs7tsTT2-fE8MR2iO_BlTdzLype2wRU4ZXyGZlRG692L8RTb7KfLd-ngAtWaG8oxLWAZmqF-AGSVLu9iOKWwfBg2TYNQEFU63KP2lcb5hv8

05/29/2026

Don't forget ... today is the Bath 250 Founding Flavors Food Truck Festival from 4-8 p.m. Perfect weather to enjoy good food and music downtown.

Guess what's happening tomorrow??? 👀

Our very first Founding Flavors Food Truck Festival is from 4:00pm-8:00pm. We’ve got an awesome lineup of food trucks (so come hungry), plus a live band, bounce house, and face painting for the kids! 🚚🎶🎨

Check out Steve Keith & Lost River for a sneak peak of what we'll be jamming to tomorrow night!

Hope to see you there!

Town of Bath

05/29/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the West Virginia counties of Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Preston that sustained economic losses caused by drought beginning on Nov. 1, 2025.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could not be paid due to the disaster.


The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.


To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is Dec. 10.

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05/28/2026

05/26/2026

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant is part of Verizon’s goal to equip one million small businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today’s digital economy. In partnership with LISC, Verizon will select 10 small businesses monthly from June through December 2026 to receive $10,000 grants.

How to apply:

Sign up for free at bit.ly/WVSBDC-Verizon-Training.
Complete any two eligible courses or events to unlock your application.
Fill out and submit your application.

If you are not selected in a given month, your application will remain eligible for future selections.

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05/24/2026

The Morgan County Economic Development Authority office, along with other Morgan County government offices, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Whether you are working or enjoying a day off this Memorial Day, take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/21/2026

The Morgan County Commission is looking to hire a full-time custodian. Deadline for applications is May 29. Job description is available at: The Morgan County Commission is looking to hire a full-time custodian. Deadline for applications is May 29. Job description is available at: https://morgancountywv.gov/jobs/

Send a message to learn more

05/20/2026

The Morgan County Economic Development Authority will meet on Tuesday, May 26, at 4 p.m.

05/20/2026

Join the West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center for the series, 'Money Smart for Small Business.' This series provides a practical introduction to starting and managing a business that is ideal for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs.

Today's session, at 11:30 AM, will focus on 'Risk Management.' This module will explore how you can proactively identify, evaluate and manage risks that impact small businesses.

Register: https://www.sba.gov/event/81473 See less