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Aerospace initiative could bring millions of dollars to W.Va.
RCBI and a coalition of statewide partners are banking on a multifaceted aerospace proposal to land a share of $1 billion in federal economic development funding. To accelerate economic recovery from the pandemic and build regional economies less susceptible to major...
RCBI expands machinist program to meet industry demand
The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) is expanding its nationally recognized Machinist Technology/CNC program to meet industry demand for skilled workers. RCBI, in conjunction with Mountwest Community & Technical College, will launch a new Machinist Technology/CNC...
Philip Barbour earns top honors in statewide Student Agriculture Innovation Challenge
Philip Barbour High captured the Outstanding School Award and four of six individual prizes – including the grand championship – during the 2021 West Virginia Student Agriculture Innovation Challenge. Sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall...
Webinar to highlight military contracting opportunities for small businesses
Small businesses across the region can learn about contracting opportunities with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps during a free virtual workshop December 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University. The event,...
Archery entrepreneur taps into RCBI services to start, market business
Archery isn’t a hobby for Scott Depot resident David Powell: It’s a self-described way of life. When he’s not fulfilling his duties as an executive with a large commercial roofing manufacturer, Powell often embarks on hunting expeditions across the country – and...
U.S. Department of Labor backs RCBI workforce initiative with $1.49 million award
RCBI and a broad coalition of partners, including Marshall University’s Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment (CORE), Region 1, 2 and 3 Workforce Boards in West Virginia, the Greater Ohio Workforce Board, Mountwest Community and Technical College, Rhema...
RCBI named one of 60 EDA University Centers across the U.S.
RCBI has received a major boost from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to expand efforts to build an entrepreneurial and innovation-focused economy across West Virginia. The EDA has recognized RCBI as one of 60 University Center recipients across the...
ARC, DoE’s National Energy Tech Lab award advanced welding grant to RCBI
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University $336,796 to expand advanced welding training in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky to better serve key industries such as automotive, aviation,...
Statewide agriculture competition to reward student innovation
The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University and a statewide group of partners announce the fifth-annual Student Ag Innovation Challenge to encourage problem-solving and innovation among West Virginia students interested in agriculture. Students in...
Brothers combine knowledge of firearms, innovation to launch family business with RCBI assistance
Brothers Ethan and Jonathan Collins have been interested in weaponry since they were very young. One might say obsessed, according to Ethan. As children growing up in Calhoun County, they even fashioned toy guns from items such as gate hinges and rebar they found...
