Appalachian Hardwood Center
www.wvu.edu/~exten/depts/af/ahc/ahc.htm

The mission of the Appalachian Hardwood Center (AHC) evolves with the continuing prosperity of the wood products industry in West Virginia, with a multifaceted approach that includes training, technical assistance, forest resource and industry data; compliance assistance; research and communication.

The AHC presents a diverse program of seminars and workshops, including customized training and information about funding assistance to meet the specific needs of individual clients or organizations.

For more information, contact:
Appalachian Hardwood Center
West Virginia University
205 Percival Hall, P.O. Box 6125
Morgantown, WV 26506-6125
(304) 293-7550
Fax: (304) 293-7553

Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
and Development, Inc.
www.cesd.wvu.edu

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development, Inc., is a nonprofit organization affiliated with West Virginia University. The mission of CESD is to support West Virginia's economy by improving the state's existing work force and the organizations that employ these workers. This mission is accomplished through the implementation of practical solutions from existing technologies and the development of innovative solutions derived from CESD's research and that of other programs. All of the learning experiences from CESD projects are used to enhance teaching and research activities at West Virginia University and other educational institutions.

CESD provides innovative solutions in a variety of different areas to all types and sizes of companies. Some of the areas in which CESD provides services include organizational diagnostics and assessments; continuous quality improvement; total organizational involvement; integrated product development; structured job training; process management; operations management; business development; employee development, and facilitator development.

For more information, please contact:
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
and Development, Inc.
1062 Maple Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 293-5551
Fax: (304) 293-6707
info@mail.cesd.wvu.edu

Monroe County Manufacturing Assistance Center
www.bluefield.wvnet.edu/gefanuc/index.html

The Monroe County Manufacturing Assistance Center (MC-MAC) is one of two training facilities in North America certified by GE Fanuc. The center opened in 2000 as a joint venture of GE Fanuc, the Monroe County Manufacturing Assistance Center, the Center for Work Force and Business Development of Greenbrier Community College (a branch of Bluefield State College) and the West Virginia Development Office.

Customized on-site training also can be arranged at companies using GE Fanuc CNC products.

For more information, please contact:
Monroe County Manufacturing Assistance Center
Route 2, Box 46-C
Sinks Grove, WV 24976
(304) 772-3655
Fax: (304) 772-4086

Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center
www.nttc.edu

The National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) promotes the efficient identification, management, development and commercialization of marketable research and technologies to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness.

NTTC's complete portfolio of products and services helps American businesses find technologies, facilities and world-class researchers within the federal labs and agencies with which they can partner.

The capabilities of NTTC are enhanced by its Washington Operations office, which supports the Missile Defense Agency's technology transfer program, and by affiliation with Wheeling Jesuit University and the Center for Educational Technologies.

Organizations establishing or expanding their e-commerce presence in the global market find NTTC offers a unique combination of products and services designed to meet their needs. From the novice wanting to understand the basics to the well-established e-commerce business, NTTC is the best source of information and services.

NTTC's technology commercialization services include:

• Technology and market evaluations
• Technology marketing and partnership facilitation
• Technology mining
• Professional development
• Technology-based economic development

For more information, please contact:
Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Ave.
Wheeling, WV 26003
(800) 678-NTTC (6882)
technology@nttc.edu

The Robert C. Byrd Institute
for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing
www.rcbi.org

The Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI), the leading manufacturing technology, technical education, workforce development and training resource across West Virginia and the region, focuses on improving manufacturers’ success.

The mission of RCBI is to develop and enhance a quality, capable, just-in-time, manufacturing supplier base for the Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as well as commercial markets. RCBI offers solutions for manufacturers’ success by providing access to state-of-the-industry production and prototyping equipment, affordable technical training, quality management systems, implementation assistance, business development and online networking resources. RCBI offers a hands-on, industry-based approach to meet the needs of manufacturers.

RCBI operates four manufacturing technology centers in Huntington, Charleston, Bridgeport and Rocket Center (near Keyser in Mineral County).

Customized workforce development and technical training initiatives meet the needs of manufacturers including the nationally certified machinist technology program. Special scheduling requirements and customized training requests are regularly accommodated to meet industrial needs whether this involves conducting training at any of RCBI’s statewide facilities or delivering it at the manufacturer’s site.

RCBI offers assistance and guidance for federal, industrial and commercial contracting opportunities with electronic commerce and online networking through its 21st Century Manufacturing Network.

The RCBI Composites Technology & Training Center at the RCBI Bridgeport facility at the Harrison-Marion Regional Airport helps manufacturers diversify their businesses, grow and successfully compete with the world's best.

West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
www.wvmep.com

The West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WVMEP) helps West Virginia’s small and medium-sized manufacturers strengthen their businesses by reducing costs, increasing revenues and generating higher profits.

WVMEP provides manufacturing management services including lean manufacturing training and implementation, facility planning and layout, production and operations improvement, materials management and process flow analysis.

WVMEP helps companies develop, implement and maintain quality systems objectively using stringent ISO, AS and QS 9000 standards and applying related principles.

Manufacturers can receive assistance on compliance with all types of government regulations covering industrial hygiene, safety, risk management and more.

Manufacturers striving to identify and reach new markets or develop new products benefit from WVMEP services in new product planning, design reviews, supplier analysis/development, industrial marketing assessments, market segmentation, marketing strategy and government contracting.

Comprehensive assistance in production, engineering, and operations enables West Virginia manufacturers to improve efficiency and grow.

For more information, please contact:
West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership
P.O. Box 6070
Morgantown, WV 26506
(800) MEP-4MFG
Fax: (304) 293-6751
director@wvmep.com

West Virginia Wood Technology Center
www.wvwoodtech.com

The West Virginia Wood Technology Center in Elkins, W.Va., offers an innovative combination of low-cost business space, backup support and training programs for new and existing businesses.

That support includes:

• Startup help for new businesses
• Marketing and accounting assistance during the first year
• Employee training programs
• Shared office services such as telephones, fax machines, copiers and more

The center also provides expert advice and guidance that will save companies precious time and money.

For more information, please contact:
West Virginia Wood Technology Center
10 Eleventh St.
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-7500
Fax: (304) 637-4902