The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) announces Lyla Grandstaff as the new business coach for the Buckhannon area, serving Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster counties.

Grandstaff has experience in sales, marketing and higher education administration, and is a certified business etiquette consultant. A graduate of Fairmont State University and West Virginia University, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and a Master of Arts degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication.

“We are excited to welcome Lyla to the WV SBDC team. Her extensive experience will make her an excellent addition to our network and a valuable asset to the entrepreneurial community of West Virginia,” said WV SBDC Director Will Miller.

In her earlier career, Grandstaff successfully founded and operated an Etiquette Consulting business, where she dedicated herself to helping clients enhance their professional presence and gain a competitive advantage in their careers.

She currently serves on the board of the Clark Opportunity Foundation, an organization focused on supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.

The WV SBDC, an accredited partner program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a division of the West Virginia Division of Economic Development, helps small businesses at all stages of development by connecting owners to programs, resources and coaches.

WV SBDC business coaches have professional certifications ranging from Certified Business Advisor (CBA), Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP), MBAs, design thinking, AI, cybersecurity, and exporting, along with experience in technology, innovation, manufacturing, finance, management, HR and marketing.

For more information about the WV SBDC and its services, visit wvsbdc.com.