Chamber News

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce PAC, West Virginia Manufacturing Association PAC and the members of the Business and Industry Council said they’ll support McKinley in his run in the state’s new second congressional district. It’s a seat that’s also being sought by current Second District Congressman, fellow Republican, Alex Mooney.

Rep. David McKinley came to Clarksburg on Monday to talk about infrastructure and energy with members of the state Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association.

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce have endorsed Rep. David McKinley R-W.Va., in the May 10 primary election.

Steve Roberts and Brian Dayton speak on “Outside the Echo Chamber”.

Brian Dayton, VP of Policy and Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, speaks on “Outside the Echo Chamber” about the Childcare Tax Credit bill.

As Spring approaches, business officials have called for a promising outlook for West Virginia’s economy in the next few months.

A recent report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics showed greater workforce participation and growth in several industries.

It would appear that more people are finally returning to work, at least in West Virginia. The Mountain State’s unemployment rate for December came in at 3.7 percent, marking the third month in a row that the state’s unemployment level has decreased.

Two bills are making their way through the West Virginia Capitol that would repeal the state’s current ban on nuclear power plants, potentially opening the door for a nuclear energy company to set up shop.

With lawmakers on the cusp of removing a more than 25-year-old ban on nuclear energy in West Virginia, members of the House of Delegates received input from the public.