WV Executive

The first annual WV Made tradeshow will be held at the Lakeview Resort in Morgantown, WV, September 10–11. The trade show will bring together West Virginia artisans and gourmet food producers with retailers and wholesalers from around the state. Approximately 50 vendors will be in attendance to display and sell their West Virginia made products.

Friday, September 10 is reserved solely for wholesale buyers and is open from 1:00 until 6:00 pm. Saturday is open to wholesaler buyers and the general public from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm and will be a great opportunity for retailers and the general public to pick up some of the finest West Virginia made products just in time for the Holiday shopping season.

West Virginia Made is a trade association that was created in response to a growing demand from West Virginia artists and gourmet food producers in need of a central place to collaborate, network, and to promote their goods. West Virginia State University Extension Service and Preservation Alliance of West Virginia answered the call with support of an organization that will nurture collaboration and meet the business needs of full-time artists and producers.

In addition to the first annual trade show, WV Made provides an association website that helps members connect. The association also offers member services to enhance business skills including workshops and webinars. Possible webinar topics include marketing, pricing, merchandising, product development and other networking opportunities.

For further details about WV Made and the WV Made Tradeshow schedule, please visit www.wvmade.org.

Retail Buyers or Vendors may download applications from www.wvmade.org.