MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Congressional Startup Day Co-Chair, made several stops in Morgantown today where she visited Intermed Labs and Vantage Ventures.
Senator Capito first toured Intermed Labs, where she visited with Mon Health officials, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs bringing innovative solutions to the health care field. She then visited Vantage Ventures and West Virginia University, met with several startup companies, and discussed how businesses and growth are being fostered in Morgantown.
“West Virginia is a startup state,” Senator Capito said. “Days like today are so encouraging because it is a reminder that you can invent, build, and bring to market the products and ideas that will drive our future – and you can do all of it right here in our state. We all want to see West Virginia thrive, attract young people, and create jobs for years to come. The environment for creativity and innovation is already helping to make that happen, and I’ll continue to be a strong partner and advocate for pro-growth policies that help West Virginia’s startups flourish.”
Today’s visits coincided with Congressional Startup Day, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of entrepreneurial activity and job creation, and generate support for startup communities around the country. Congressional Startup Day also provides local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to educate their elected officials about the challenges they are facing, and discuss how federal policies can support their efforts to test new ideas, create new products, and grow their businesses.
Photos from today’s visits are included below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Intermed Labs in Morgantown, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Intermed Labs in Morgantown, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Vantage Ventures in Morgantown, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visits Vantage Ventures in Morgantown, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
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