West Virginia State University
Community and Economic Development
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The mission of the Community and Economic Development program area is to develop sustainable communities and entrepreneurs through direct community outreach, strategic partnerships and resource development.

This is achieved through the implementation of research-based, innovative initiatives relating to small business development and sustainable communities conducted by staff members located throughout a multi-county region of southern West Virginia.

CED initiatives focus primarily on the overarching goals of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTand COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

For more information please call (304) 204-4305.

Community Development

Our Community Development initiatives focus on the planning and development of community assets to ensure the success of our communities for years to come. More...

Economic Development

Our Economic Development initiatives focus on local and regional efforts among business, education, faith-based agencies, and community leaders to impact the region’s economy through creative collaborations. More...

Funding Partners

These partners support us through generous funding efforts that afford us the resources to create and deliver effective programming to communities we serve. More...

Delivery Partners

These partners are influential in aiding us to deliver cost effective and pertinent programming to the communties we serve.  More...