West Virginia is reinforcing its position in the global energy market by leveraging its natural gas resources to attract international investment. With an abundance of shale gas estimated to last for 100 years, the state is transitioning its energy …
West Virginia is gaining ground in the race for next-generation technology investment as Google advances plans for a major data center development in Putnam County. Google has acquired land in the county and received initial approvals for a large-scale …
A global leader in eye care is expanding its presence in West Virginia, reinforcing the state’s growing role in advanced manufacturing and life sciences. Alcon has announced an $81 million investment in its Cabell County operations, a project expected to …
West Virginia’s aerospace industry has evolved into one of the state’s most strategically positioned sectors. Anchored by decades of aviation activity, a rapidly expanding workforce pipeline, and new investments across key airports, the state is …
Located along the Ohio River in New Martinsville, TCL Specialties is the first manufacturer of its kind built in the U.S. in over 50 years. The facility uses natural gas to manufacture petrochemicals and food additives. The petrochemicals are used in …
Hope Gas is moving forward with a $250 million private pipeline investment in Mason County, expanding natural gas infrastructure to support economic development and improve energy service for homes, businesses and manufacturers across the region. The …
A major private-sector technology investment is coming to West Virginia. Real estate development firm Penzance Management has announced plans to develop a $4 billion data center campus in Berkeley County, marking one of the largest digital infrastructure …
Toyota Motor North America has announced a major expansion of hybrid vehicle manufacturing in the United States—and West Virginia will receive the largest share of the investment. The company will invest $453 million in its Buffalo, West Virginia …
Weyerhaeuser Company has announced a $1 million investment in Buckhannon, West Virginia, supporting community development through the company’s THRIVE program. The multi-year investment will help fund projects and initiatives identified by local leaders, …
Form Energy is transforming a former steel town into an advanced manufacturing hub. Founded in 2017, the company aims to reshape the global electric grid through a new category of inexpensive, multi-day energy storage systems. Its first commercial-scale …
For decades, West Virginia has played a foundational role in America’s metals industry. Today, that legacy is evolving into a new competitive advantage. Over the past two years, West Virginia has secured major investments in steel, aluminum, and titanium, …
Can’t Travel Right Now? Identify Overseas Buyers from Your Office Leverage Digital Marketing to Advance Export Growth with STEP Grant Support International travel has long been a cornerstone of export development, including at trade missions, buyer …
The Export Promotion Program, found under the West Virginia Division of Economic Development’s International Division, is home to a variety of resources for small to mid-sized West Virginia businesses interested in exporting or expanding their …
With the recent creation of the YesWV Ready Sites Program, West Virginia joins the ranks of other states around the country that recognize the impact site readiness plays in winning economic development projects. The program, administered by the West …
With the recent creation of the YesWV Ready Sites Program, West Virginia joins the ranks of other states around the country that recognize the impact site readiness plays in winning economic development projects. The program, administered by the West …
The turning point came in 1996, when Toyota announced it would build a new facility in Putnam County, what we now know as Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia. That single decision set off a wave of investment. Others soon followed Toyota’s lead and …
The turning point came in 1996, when Toyota announced it would build a new facility in Putnam County, what we now know as Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia. That single decision set off a wave of investment. Others soon followed Toyota’s lead and …
When it comes to combining hometown roots with national reach, few companies capture that spirit better than The Ziegenfelder Company. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ziegenfelder has grown from a 19th-century candy maker into one of America’s largest …
When it comes to combining hometown roots with national reach, few companies capture that spirit better than The Ziegenfelder Company. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ziegenfelder has grown from a 19th-century candy maker into one of America’s largest …
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of the award. …
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