Business

Steps to Starting Your Business

Look through the steps of starting your business here in Morgantown.

Business Licenses

View a list of business licenses applications and learn how to start a business in Morgantown West Virginia.

Business Tax Credit

Building Permits

Here you can find building permit fees, helper sheets of items you need to bring to City Hall, and contact information.

Small Business Assistance Grants

Vending Downtown

Vendors are divided into two categories: Vending Trucks and Vending Carts. Both are required to operate with a City of Morgantown Business License, even if their headquarters are outside City Limits.

Economic Development

There are several incentives to opening a business in Morgantown city limits. The Morgantown area is the economic engine of North Central West Virginia, in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. We offer a talented workforce, close proximity to large metropolitan areas, and an excellent quality of life.

Business & Occupation Tax Returns

The main revenue source for West Virginia cities is the business and occupation tax generated by any commercial activity locate within the City limits.

Morgantown Area Partnership

Visit the Morgantown Area Partnership website for information about the chamber of commerce, economic development, and campus neighborhoods revitalization.

Small Business Development Center

The West Virginia Small Business Development Center offers Business Fundamentals classes regularly in Morgantown.

WV Women's Business Center

The West Virginia Women’s Business Center supports anyone with a dream or idea with the right tools to get it off the ground or take it to the next level. Whether you’re curious about starting a business or looking to take an existing business to the next level, this is a space where you can learn, grow, take the next step, and achieve.

Main Street Morgantown

Visit the Main Street Downtown website for the following options: dining, shopping, entertainment, professional, services, wharf, parking, local, things to do, and about Main Street.

Sustainable Morgantown

Learn about the Green Business Coalition and Morgantowm sustainable programs.

Business Directory

Browse through local businesses and organizations that operate in the area.

RFPs / RFQs / Bids

View open bids for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.