Country Roads Angel Network launches foundation for West Virginia entrepreneurs

7 articles · Updated · West Virginia MetroNews · Apr 29

At a Morgantown ceremony, president Frank Vitale said the move follows six years supporting 20 projects with $20m across sustainability, farming, medical devices and film ventures.
The new 501(c)(3) aims to offer mentorship, financing, coaching, due diligence, marketing and business development to startups that may lack money or expertise.
Secretary of State Kris Warner said the Office of Entrepreneurship will help navigate requirements, coordinate public and private resources, and report barriers to lawmakers for possible service and process changes.

How will West Virginia's new initiatives measure entrepreneurial success beyond just funding metrics?

Can a new state office and foundation truly transform West Virginia's economic landscape?