{"id":29870,"date":"2026-10-02T09:33:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=29870"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:14:51","slug":"marshall-intuit-expand-partnership-to-strengthen-west-virginias-business-pipeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2026\/10\/marshall-intuit-expand-partnership-to-strengthen-west-virginias-business-pipeline\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshall, Intuit expand partnership to strengthen West Virginia\u2019s business pipeline"},"content":{"rendered":"
The growing partnership between Intuit and Marshall University is creating new pathways for entrepreneurship and economic growth in West Virginia, with Intuit announcing that its IDEAS business accelerator will be available to entrepreneurs across the state.<\/p>\n

Intuit IDEAS, an award-winning year-long business accelerator, is designed to help local small businesses increase revenue, streamline operations and become capital-ready. This year\u2019s program is open to eligible small businesses in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas\/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego and West Virginia. Together, it will support more than 150 small businesses nationwide, including veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses.<\/p>\n

Tricia Ball, executive director of the Marshall University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (iCenter), says the program creates a unique opportunity for West Virginia small business owners to access a powerful combination of individualized business coaching, executive coaching, Intuit\u2019s business-building technology, grant funding and peer support.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with Intuit to bring the Intuit IDEAS Program to West Virginia,\u201d Ball said. \u201cUntil this point, the program has only been offered in major metropolitan markets, making West Virginia\u2019s inclusion especially exciting. Expanding access to rural entrepreneurs is critical because talent and ambition exist everywhere, even when resources and opportunities do not. This is an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest not only in the long-term success of their businesses, but in themselves as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Intuit’s partnership with Marshall University reflects exactly what we set out to do with IDEAS: meet small business owners where they are and give them the tools, coaching and support they need to grow. Expanding the program to West Virginia is a meaningful step in our commitment to investing directly in the communities we serve, including entrepreneurs in rural communities,” said David Graham, senior vice president of Customer Success at Intuit. “The IDEAS program embodies our mission: powering prosperity for small businesses. When entrepreneurs have the right products, the right people and the right support behind them, they don’t just thrive. They shape their community for years to come.”<\/p>\n

The program will require about three hours per week during the initial onboarding, then three to five hours per month throughout the 12 months.<\/p>\n

Applications for the Intuit IDEAS program are now open. Small business owners can submit an online application<\/a>. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and close Oct. 15, 2026.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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