About the State

West Virginia is located in the heart of Appalachia, strategically located and connected to major metropolitan areas up and down the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Learn how our low cost of living and pro-business tax climate coupled with a high quality of life make life better here.

Key Industries

West Virginia's diverse economy has moved beyond our history of resource extraction to include a robust array of products and services. Learn about the key industries that have taken a foothold here and learn why leading companies make their home in the Mountain State.

Business Assistance

The West Virginia Development Office works hard to make the process of locating in West Virginia smooth and seamless. Our team walks with businesses every step of the way to locate a new site, expand facilities, export goods, train to employees, and much more.

Global Engagement

West Virginia is home to more than 130 businesses representing 27 countries from around the world, and West Virginia businesses export goods and services to more than 95 countries. Learn how our international team works out of three worldwide office to foster global engagement.

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West Virginia’s growing apprenticeship initiative puts an unconventional spin on job fairs

Friday, March 15 2019

Program continues to expand with reverse job fairs in April, May

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Export Report Shows Consistent Growth and Diversification of West Virginia Economy

Thursday, March 14 2019

State outpaced the nation in export growth and produced year-over-year gains for second consecutive year 

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Manufacturers talk business with West Virginia suppliers at Auto Supply Chain Expo

Friday, March 08 2019

HURRICANE, W.Va. — Automotive manufacturers with operations in West Virginia met face-to-face with local suppliers at the West Virginia Automotive Supply Chain Expo. The event took place March 7 at the Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane.

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Gov. Justice Announces Additional Land and Water Conservation Grant Awards for Brooke and Marshall Counties

Wednesday, November 28 2018

WHEELING, WV - Today, Gov. Jim Justice awarded an additional two Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for community outdoor recreation development and open space preservation in Brooke, Marshall, Ritchie and Wood Counties. The LWCF program is housed within the Community Advancement and...

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Gov. Justice Announces Additional Land and Water Conservation Grant Awards for Ritchie and Wood Counties

Tuesday, November 20 2018

CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Gov. Jim Justice released an additional two Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for community outdoor recreation development and open space preservation in Ritchie and Wood Counties. The LWCF program is housed within the Community Advancement and Development...

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Gov. Justice Announces Land and Water Conservation grant awards for Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties

Tuesday, November 20 2018

LEWISBURG, WV - Today, Gov. Jim Justice awarded four Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for community outdoor recreation development and open space preservation in Southern West Virginia. The LWCF program is housed within the Community Advancement and Development Division of the West...

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Software company to open first West Virginia office in Fairmont

Wednesday, May 30 2018
Maryland-based Sparksoft plans to build facility, add 30 jobs
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Governor Justice extends Tri-State Shale Coalition to develop regional natural gas industry

Wednesday, March 21 2018

Cooperative agreement with Ohio, Pennsylvania, uses shared shale gas resources to increase investments and jobs in Appalachian Basin

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West Virginia joins new nationwide initiative to spur economic investment

Wednesday, February 28 2018

Submit nominations for target areas by March 7

Economic recoveries have a history of skipping America’s low income and rural regions like West Virginia. A new program called Opportunity Zones is designed to change that.

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Winning Procter and Gamble: The Gold Medal of Economic Development

Tuesday, February 27 2018

Few things are more satisfying than a big victory, fiercely fought and fairly won. More than 23 million viewers watched the 2018 Winter Olympics as years of dedicated preparation culminated in defeat or medaled triumph for competing athletes.

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