Steps to Starting Your Business

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

WVU Women's Business Center

The Women’s Business Center at WVU provides training and business coaching specifically designed for women. The WBC is open to students, faculty and staff, and members of the community.

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.