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Paul Helmick’s a seasoned serial entrepreneur who loves to help people use technology to develop their business.

He’s known best as being the co-founder and President of CityNet, West Virginia’s first and largest commercial internet service provider.

Over a 30+ year career, Paul’s helped start, grow, build, buy and sell a number of high-growth technology companies as well as lead and manage a number of multi-million dollar technology and business projects.

Paul is the founder and CEO of 323 Works, a management consulting firm helping companies develop digital business strategies to drive growth and success.

Paul lives in Charleston, WV with his wife and two children.

Paul Helmick, Founder and CEO of 323 Works

Paul Helmick’s a seasoned serial entrepreneur who loves to help people use technology to develop their business.

He’s known best as being the co-founder and President of CityNet, West Virginia’s first and largest commercial internet service provider.

Paul Helmick, Founder and CEO
of 323 Works

323 Works is a management consulting firm helping companies develop digital business strategies to drive growth and success.

Paul lives in Charleston, WV with his wife and two children.

Professional Profile

Business Experience

Spectrum Technologies

Founder & President
Database & Systems Development
Healthcare, Insurance & Government clients

CityNet Corporation

Co-Founder & President
First & Largest Internet Service Provider in WV
Backed by 4 different Venture Capital funds
Conducted acquisitions for growth
CityNet’s now a successful 4th generation firm

DataCorp Communications

Managing Partner
IT Security & Data Communications
Top-Producing Sales Agent for Bell Atlantic
Nationwide Sales Agent for AT&T
Provisioned major enterprise nationwide networks

CornerStone Technology Group

President, and formerly EVP Marketing
Regional Network & Systems Integrator
Revenue growth approached $10M annually
Project scopes ranged from $50k to $3M

Central City Online dba EZNET

EVP & COO
Data & Wireless ISP Holding Company
Mergers & acquisitions
Managed ~ 100 employees
Managed growth/decline during .com bust

Premier Strategies

Managing Member
Sales & Marketing Advisory Firm
Management Consulting
Business Broker – Buy/Sell Privately Held Firms
Member, IBBA (Intl Business Broker Assn)

Chat Cable

Inventor, Founder, Technical Designer
Skype VoIP Headset
Contract Manufacturing in China

StateNewslines | StateNewswire

Founder & CEO, Investor Led Startup
Statewide & Local News Aggregation
Hyperlocal Mobile iPhone News Apps
50 State, Nationwide Network of Media Properties
Statewide Local Press Release Services
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

HME Recovery

Partnership Startup
Developed cloud-based software solution
Timely notification of HME/DME providers when their patients pass away
Integration w/FedGov SSN Master Death Database
Allows weekly recovery of high-value ($$) medical equipment (vents, oxygen)

323 Works

Management Consulting (10 years)
Advisor to Privately Held Mid-Market Companies ($10M to $50M) working with equity owners
Digital Transformation, Business Strategy
Business Development, Process Automation

Community Contribution

U.S. Army – National Guard

Tactical Communications Chief 31V/31G
1/150 Armor, 107th Armored Calvary Regiment
Distinguished Honor Graduate, AIT/PLDC

Young Presidents Organization

Global network of 8,000 CEO’s in 75 nations
Served on State Board for West Virginia

WV Entrepreneur (WVEF)

Entrepreneurial Education & Networking
Initiative of US Senator Hon. John D. Rockefeller, IV

Charleston Chamber,
Charleston Rotary

Active member for many years

Mid-Atlantic Technology Research & Innovation Center (MATRIC) Federal/Commercial R&D

Repurpose assets of 250 acre DOW Chemical, Union Carbide Technology Park
Prevent PhD. ‘Brain Drain’ – keep world class talent engaged in WV for global research
Executive Director of Commercialization

Mid-Atlantic Holdings Board

Develop deals and structure funding for commercial spin-off companies

WV Vision Shared
YMCA Board

Active Business Supporter

WV Venture Connection (WVVC)

Acting Executive Director, State of WV
Initiative of US Senator Honorable John D. Rockefeller, IV, Discover Real WV Foundation
Connect WV entreprenuers with capital

Bible Center Church & School

Board Member, Bible Center School
300 Student K-8th Grade
Deacon, Secretary, Bible Center Church
2000 Attendees

C12 WV Leadership Forum

Founding Member, WV Chapter
Largest Christian CEO Business Network

Awards, Honors & Recognition

Who’s Who in WV Business, WV State Journal
WV Executive Magazine ‘Young Gun’
Distinguished Honor Graduate, USARNG, PLDC
Distinguished Honor Graduate, USARNG, AIT
Army Achievement & Commendation Medal, USARNG
Microsoft Certified Professional
International Business Brokers of America

Education

Recognized by University of Charleston, Executive MBA Program – Highest ranked guest speaker for 3 years in a row
Microsoft Certified Professional
Citrix Certified Engineer
QuickBase Certified Developer/Admin
Graduate, WVSC, Computer Science
Graduate, WVSC, Electronic Engineering
BS Studies, WVSC, Marketing & Communications
HBR/Stanford Podcasts (over 500)
Franklin/Covey 7 Habits Leadership
Gitomer Sales Training
GTD: Getting Things Done w/David Allen
Read 50+ books/year on Business, AI, Marketing, Finance, Technology, Strategy and Leadership

Press & Media Mentions

State Journal “Who’s Who in WV Business” Award Video

I’ve been blessed to have had my ’15 minutes’ of fame… And my advice is “treasure every minute” – because they soon pass and you have to get back to work! Award presented by WV Secretary of State, Betty Ireland, WV Governor Joe Manchin and WV First Lady, Gayle Manchin.

Use Our Experience to Get Results for Your Business

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