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Understanding How W.Va. Chamber Scores Lawmakers

On April 3, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce rolled out its annual legislative scorecard. This […]

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Brian Dayton: Amendment 2 offers job, population growth (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

This spring as schools in West Virginia were completing their school year I had a sudden […]

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Brian Dayton: West Virginia Chamber highlights 2021 legislative success (Clarksburg Exponent Telegram)

Knowing how your elected representatives vote is a key to a successful democracy. We elect individuals […]

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Steve Roberts: Census participation vital to WV (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Thoughts of change, growth, and new opportunities accompany the start of any year. But 2020 in […]

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Steve Roberts: Let West Virginia Continue to Roar (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

As a beautiful snow blanketed much of West Virginia last week, I was reviewing the many […]

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Mark Sadd: Taking the long view on employment figures (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Reporters dug into the details of Gov. Jim Justice’s announcement on Monday that the “number of […]

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Hoppy Kercheval: Policy changes paying dividends for West Virginia’s economy

West Virginia is seeing some notable growth in employment and workforce participation. The state Chamber of […]

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Brian Dayton: Acknowledge progress and plan for the future (The State Journal)

West Virginia is on an economic upswing that has bought much-needed good news for our state […]

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Kent Leonhardt: Congress must support W.Va. farmers, ratify USMCA (The State Journal)

In a global economy, trade is king and often the centerpiece of international disagreements between nations. […]

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Brian Dayton: ‘Omnibus’ education bill is great step (The State Journal)

West Virginia received some great news this week when the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released […]

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Brian Dayton: How we accelerate economic growth (The State Journal)

West Virginia celebrates its 156th birthday next week, and there is much to celebrate. Since April […]

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Hoppy Kercheval: WV Chamber report should also be part of the education improvement debate (WV MetroNews)

The results of the West Virginia Department of Education’s town hall meetings and on-line surveys to […]

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Steve Roberts: Legislature’s thoughtful approach appreciated (The Herald-Dispatch)

The work of the West Virginia Legislature to diversify and improve the economy for working West […]

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Rebecca McPhail and Steve Roberts: Be warned W.Va. businesses: Your land could be taken (The State Journal)

As leaders of the West Virginia business community, every business in the state should be deeply […]

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Brian Dayton: Education reform a moral imperative (Daily Mail Opinion)

Providing a world-class education for our children is a moral responsibility. A world-class education system is […]

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Steve Roberts: Working together we can move West Virginia to its brightest future (The State Journal)

West Virginia has turned the corner on the road leading to a brighter future. However, the […]

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Steve Roberts: WV Chamber of Commerce has a big to-do list for 2019 (The Herald-Dispatch)

The beginning of the New Year and the upcoming legislative session bring renewed focus to our […]

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Brian Dayton: Stay on the path to economic recovery (The State Journal)

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has spoken for business for more than 80 years. Most […]

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Steve Roberts: West Virginia is radiating energy and vigor (Charleston Gazette-Mail – Daily Mail)

West Virginia’s 155th birthday this month was a success and reminder that our state is turning […]

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Brian Dayton: A Candid Conversation About Education is Needed in WV (Charleston Gazette-Mail – Daily Mail)

In February of this year, teachers and school service personnel in all 55 of West Virginia’s […]

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Brian Dayton: Economic Growth Solves Our Problems (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

West Virginia continues to experience a steady economic recovery.  On Monday, March 5, Workforce West Virginia […]

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Steve Roberts: Priorities for the 2018 West Virginia Legislature (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

As we think about job creation in the new year, it is important to note that […]

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Steve Roberts: State Chamber’s vision for the 2018 Legislature

Our state has made tremendous progress in recent years, and the West Virginia Legislature is to […]

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Scott Rotruck: Summit shows best of WV to business leaders

One of my favorite events every year is the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting […]

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W.Va. sees economic growth (Martinsburg – The Journal)

West Virginia is experiencing a strong period of economic growth. Multiple major investments in our state […]

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Steve Roberts: Let’s celebrate bond passage and keep momentum alive (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Our state took a great step forward Oct. 7 by passing the Roads to Prosperity Amendment […]

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Steve Roberts: Road bond will benefit all West Virginians (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

West Virginians will have an opportunity this week to make a true difference in our state. […]

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Steve Roberts: ‘Prosperity’ amendment will help all West Virginians (Huntington Herald-Dispatch)

On Oct. 7, West Virginia voters have the opportunity to influence the state’s future. The Roads […]

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Rickard, Roberts: Sensible reforms pull WV out of litigation wilderness (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

By Lisa A. Rickard and Steve Roberts | Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia has transformed itself from […]

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Steve Roberts: West Virginians have reason to celebrate (Charleston Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail)

By Steve Roberts | Charleston Gazette-Mail When I began writing this, I contemplated starting with a […]

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Bookmark and Share Steve Roberts: Business perspective on economic growth and taxes (Daily Mail)

West Virginia’s business tax climate ranking was the third worst in the nation just a dozen […]

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Steve Roberts: West Virginia saw job growth in 2016 (Daily Mail)

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that in 2016, West Virginia added 7,000 new jobs to […]

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Steve Roberts: New jobs in the new year

As a new year begins, attention is correctly turning to priorities for our state and nation. […]

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Business Summit Momentum Must Continue for Positive Change

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit is behind us. This year’s […]

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Lisa Rickard and Steve Roberts: State writes new volume in lawsuit history

The book on West Virginia’s terrible litigation climate over the last decade is well-known and oft-cited. […]

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Daily Mail editorial: Chamber meeting shows way forward for GOP

West Virginia liberals expended a great deal of energy last week trying to paint the annual […]

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Steve Roberts: West Virginia won’t play the victim

By: Steve Roberts The pathway to finding a job and the buying power and security brought […]

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Hoppy Kercheval: Falling in love with West Virginia

By: Hoppy Kercheval I have fallen back in love with West Virginia. I had not exactly […]

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Eugenie Taylor: Time to pass a strong charter schools bill

Charleston, W.Va. — By several measures, many children in West Virginia are in an educational crisis […]

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Steve Roberts: Election offers voters a choice

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –In a little over two weeks, voters across the United States and in West […]

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