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Toyota award to support RCBI engineering internship

Toyota West Virginia has recognized the Robert C. Byrd Institute’s (RCBI) commitment to provide engineering interns with real-world, hands-on experience by awarding a $5,000 grant to enhance RCBI’s Engineering-Entrepreneurial Services Internship Program. During a...

Expo connects small businesses to supplier opportunities

Marshall University’s Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and Advantage Valley are presenting another in their series of Supply Chain Expos to connect small suppliers to major companies while forging supply chain connections closer to home. The April 10 virtual event will...

Drown connects industry to RCBI resources

Tanner Drown of Huntington has joined the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) as business outreach specialist. In his new role, Drown will assist entrepreneurs, small businesses and large companies by connecting them to RCBI’s design, engineering and manufacturing...