CHARLESTON — The deputy director of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center is been named the agency’s interim state director.
Will Miller has also previously served as a business coach for the W.Va. SBDC’s Charleston office. During his tenure, he earned the designation as a certified business advisor through Kent State University.
A native of Sissonville, Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master of business administration in international business from West Virginia University.
“I am very excited and honored to be able to lead such a great team. The WV SBDC has been incredibly impactful in assisting small businesses in the Mountain State for years, and we are poised to grow that impact well into the future,” Miller said.
Most recently, Miller completed the Artificial Intelligence for SBDC Advisors certification program offered by America’s SBDC. The certification recognizes Miller’s expertise in leveraging AI to provide enhanced support and resources to small businesses in West Virginia.
The AI for SBDC Advisors certification program equips advisors with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize AI tools and technologies. By earning this certification, Miller is now better positioned to assist small business owners in identifying and implementing AI solutions that can streamline operations and improve efficiency, harnessing AI-powered data analytics to make informed business decisions and staying ahead of industry trends and emerging AI applications.
“I am thrilled to have completed the AI certification,” Miller said. “AI is rapidly transforming the way business is conducted. I am excited to use my newfound knowledge to help West Virginia’s small businesses succeed in the ever-changing digital world.”
The W.Va. SBDC, a statewide network of business coaches, provides no-cost confidential one-on-one counseling, training, and other resources to help entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed with their businesses. With Miller’s AI expertise, the W.Va. SBDC is better equipped to support the needs of small business owners in the state, and provide a reassuring presence in the changing digital business climate.
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