Secretary Warner reveals logo for West Virginia Office of Entrepreneurship

Charleston Unveiling Puts Gear at the Center

Secretary of State Kris Warner unveiled the new logo of the West Virginia Office of Entrepreneurship in Charleston, placing a gear — the image that kept surfacing in submissions from entrepreneurs, designers, and community members across the state — at the design’s center, the Secretary of State’s Office reported.

Launched in July, the office serves as the state’s representative for entrepreneurs and small business owners, closing the gap between government requirements and what the private sector needs to succeed in new business creation and sustainable growth.

Farmer, Miner, Boulder: Four Symbols from Public Submissions

Entrepreneurs, designers, and community members submitted ideas to help shape the office’s visual identity, and the gear emerged as one of the most common themes. Visible within the gear is the seal of the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, connecting the office’s mission to the history and heritage of the Mountain State.

The design carries three more symbols drawn from that same pool of ideas: the farmer represents growth, the miner symbolizes hard work, and the boulder reflects the determination and strength that have helped shape West Virginia.

“One of the most common themes in the submissions was the gear, a symbol of momentum, and hard work. It represents the grit and determination of West Virginia entrepreneurs who are turning ideas into reality every single day.” — Secretary of State Kris Warner Secretary Warner

“Together, these symbols tell a story of hard work, resilience, opportunity, and progress.” — WVOE Coordinator Lesli Taylor

From July Launch to a Face for Main Street

The logo represents a milestone in the office’s drive to forge a brand molded by entrepreneurs and communities throughout West Virginia. The office has posted more information about the WVOE on the Secretary of State’s website.

What began in July as a bridge between state government and Main Street now has a face — one built, symbol by symbol, from the people it is meant to serve.

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