CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) is pleased to announce Leah Bowes as its new Network Navigator. In this role, Bowes will provide a direct link between services within the WV SBDC network and connections to WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem via WV BusinessLink to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the state.
Originally from Greenbrier County, Bowes has a broad knowledge of communications practices and problem solving skills gleaned from more than a decade of experience supporting statewide programs and communications. She previously served as an administrative assistant for the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Statewide Campus program and as a program assistant for the West Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Communications.
“Small businesses are vital to West Virginia’s economic health and continued growth,” Bowes said. “As a West Virginian, I am dedicated to working to connect our state’s entrepreneurs with the resources and strategies necessary to thrive in their communities.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Leah to the WV SBDC team,” WV SBDC State Director, Will Miller, said. “Her extensive experience and knowledge will be invaluable in supporting the entrepreneurs of the Mountain State.”
About the West Virginia Small Business Development Center
The WV SBDC, an accredited partner program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, a division of the West Virginia Division of Economic Development, helps small businesses at all stages of development by connecting owners to programs, resources, and coaches.
WV SBDC business coaches have professional certifications ranging from Certified Business Advisor® (CBA), Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP), MBAs, design thinking, AI, cybersecurity, and exporting, along with experience in technology, innovation, manufacturing, finance, management, HR and marketing.
This program is supported by federal funding. Full disclosures available at wvsbdc.com/fundingdisclosure.
For more information about the WV SBDC and its services, visit wvsbdc.com.
