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W.Va. Needs Workforce, Education Improvements, Say Economists
West Virginia continues to struggle in key economic areas, according to new data from the West Virginia […]
READ MOREWest Virginia economic rankings are a mixed bag, according to new digest
West Virginia’s economic outlook could use a little more oomph, according to a new digest produced […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber Highlights Business Summit Success and Promotes New Website
Kaylin Jorge, the Director of Communications for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, recently engaged […]
READ MOREWest Virginia lawmakers to discuss tax cuts, childcare support at upcoming special session on Sept. 30
The special session of the West Virginia Legislature will start on Sept. 30 where lawmakers […]
READ MOREJustice announces special session late this month to consider another tax cut plus childcare
Gov. Jim Justice announced he’ll call a special session for Sept. 30 for lawmakers to […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Poll: Economy is most important national factor, and respondents say it’s off course
State residents have a gloomy view of the national picture — including the economy — […]
READ MOREW.Va. candidates for governor make case to business community
Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams offered differing governing styles […]
READ MOREDispatches from the Greenbrier Resort
I’m writing this week’s column sitting at a fancy writing desk off of the lobby […]
READ MOREWVU Medicine continues work toward cancer institute designation
WVU Medicine officials continue their pursuit to be recognized as a national cancer center by […]
READ MOREPoll: West Virginians have cautious view of labor market, economy
Most West Virginians say the economy, employment and jobs are the most important problems in […]
READ MOREWVMetroNews West Virginia Poll shows solid leads for Justice, Morrisey
With less than 66 days until the Nov. 5 general election, the latest polling shows […]
READ MOREPoll: Republicans have double-digit leads in WV races for governor, U.S. Senate
Unveiling polling data to a dwindling crowd on the last day of the state Chamber […]
READ MOREWilliams and Morrisey share different visions for West Virginia’s future at Chamber Business Summit
The West Virginia Chamber kicked off its annual three day “Business Summit” Wednesday, at the […]
READ MOREEnergy investments benefit West Virginia, industry officials say
Industry officials said energy investments can produce significant benefits, including lower fuel and electricity costs, […]
READ MOREManchin, Capito talk about ‘unbreakable’ bond at W.Va. Chamber Business Summit
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito will become West Virginia’s senior senator when U.S. Sen. Joe […]
READ MOREStoking a Fire: Justice touts ‘Wonderful’ economic announcement at West Virginia Chamber Summit
Gov. Jim Justice opened up the first day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Poll: solid leads for Morrisey and Justice in upcoming election
Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey have solid leads for statewide elected positions, according to the […]
READ MOREBusiness leaders: West Virginia’s energy future faces challenges
With the demand for all forms of energy expected to increase, West Virginia’s energy future […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Poll: Fans would enjoy resumption of WVU and Marshall rivalries — with conditions
As football season kicks off again, state residents would embrace the return of more contests […]
READ MOREStirewalt: Political worship driving partisanship and division in the nation
As the nation feels more politically divided and partisan with government’s wheels seemingly grinding to […]
READ MORENewly released poll shows few surprises in upcoming West Virginia elections
A newly released poll gives a look at which way West Virginians are leaning in […]
READ MOREW.Va. candidates for governor Morrisey, Williams make case to business community
Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams offered differing governing styles […]
READ MOREPHOTOS: Manchin speaks at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit
Click Here to View the Photos of Senator Manchin at the 88th Annual Meeting & […]
READ MORE88th West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit underway
The three-day conference, host sponsored by WVU, brings together business, educational, financial and political figures at […]
READ MOREVandalia Health celebrates 2-year anniversary at Business Summit
Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey laid out an aggressive path for the health […]
READ MOREMorrisey and Williams, candidates for governor, deliver their pitches for economic development
Two leading candidates for governor gave their views on economic development to business leaders from […]
READ MOREMorrisey, Williams focus on boosting businesses, combating drug crisis in back-to-back speeches
With the election just over two months away, the Republican and Democrat candidates for West Virginia […]
READ MOREGov. Justice drops economic announcements at W.Va. Chamber Summit
Gov. Jim Justice opened up the first day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s […]
READ MOREJustice announces three economic development projects while speaking to state business leaders
Gov. Jim Justice made three economic development announcements at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s […]
READ MOREGov. Jim Justice announces new development projects at W.Va. Chamber of Commerce meeting
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was one of several key political figures campaigning at the […]
READ MORE$219 million announced in new economic development investments in West Virginia
Three companies plan to invest $219 million in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday […]
READ MOREThe WV Chamber of Commerce expects record numbers at their annual business summit
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, to be held […]
READ MOREJustice announces new industries coming to West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced on August 28 that three new industries are coming to West […]
READ MOREOff A Cliff: Child care advocates hear silence from West Virginia officials on funding shortfall
CHARLESTON — There has been much talk of tax breaks and rebates for childcare services […]
READ MOREThousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
West Virginia faces a multimillion-dollar child care funding cliff. Lawmakers are doubtful it will be […]
READ MOREAnnual West Virginia Chamber Meeting & Business Summit to spotlight upcoming election
White Suplhur Springs, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit will turn […]
READ MOREWest Virginia’s childcare desert
Charleston, W.Va. – A Talkline listener texted me this week about their problems with childcare. They work […]
READ MORELegislature faces big decision on state unemployment program
Hoppy’s Commentary – Here is a question West Virginia legislators always need to ask themselves, especially in […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Legislature completes work on bill removing sunset clause of oil and gas property tax
Charleston, W.Va. (WV News) – Legislation was completed Friday on a bill that would remove an expiration […]
READ MOREMid-Ohio Valley Foundations – Industry: Pleasants Power continues transformation
Pleasants County – California-based Omnis Fuel Technologies signed a purchasing agreement in July of last year with […]
READ MOREWest Virginia House considers employee self-defense bill
Charleston, W.Va. (WOWK) – A bill to protect employees who defend themselves at work advanced in the […]
READ MOREClog in the Pipeline: West Virginia sees natural gas property tax valuation issues continue for second year
Charleston, W.Va. (WV News) – For the second year in a row, issues with property tax valuations […]
READ MOREIndustry stakeholders voice support for removing sunset clause of oil and gas property tax
Charleston, W.Va. (WV News) – Business and industry representatives spoke in a favor of a proposed bill […]
READ MOREChildcare tax credit bills moving in West Virginia House
Charleston, W.Va. – A West Virginia House of Delegates committee has begun working on tax credits and […]
READ MOREWest Virginia getting ahead of the curve with Artificial Intelligence
Clarksburg, W.Va. – Grocery bagging, which has long been a first job of many teenagers, has already […]
READ MOREBrian Dayton discusses the flurry of activity under the Golden Dome during the first days of the 2024 Legislative Session
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Brian Dayton joins […]
READ MOREBrian Dayton discusses priorities of the 2024 Legislative Session
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Brian Dayton joins […]
READ MOREBrian Dayton gives an in-depth discussion about the state of business in West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Brian Dayton joins […]
READ MOREManufacturers concerned about childcare gap in West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. – A major manufacturer in West Virginia raised concerns Tuesday that a lack of affordable […]
READ MORESmall Business Saturday: Thinking small helps your neighbors win big
Clarksburg, W.Va. – Local economic officials and business owners are gearing up for Small Business Saturday, held […]
READ MOREFirst ‘Women Leading the Way’ panel event held in Huntington
Huntington – The Women’s Impact Network Committee of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the first […]
READ MOREManchin, Capito Discuss Appalachian Hydrogen Hub
Charleston – U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are optimistic about the economic potential for […]
READ MORERepublican candidates for governor talk population and the state’s growing tourism industry
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – In order to keep population in West Virginia up, the state’s hotbed […]
READ MOREWVU’s Gee, Marshall’s Smith announce First Ascent program at West Virginia Chamber Summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The leaders of West Virginia’s two major public universities announced the next […]
READ MORENuclear energy touted at WV Chamber forum, but key cost, oversight and waste management questions linger
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – West Virginia political and business leaders made clear during last week’s state […]
READ MOREOne word you’ll hear a lot in governor’s race: ‘conservative’
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Candidates to be West Virginia’s next governor want you to know they […]
READ MOREChemours representative speaks at chamber summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Chemours facilities in West Virginia are at the forefront of providing materials […]
READ MOREGOP gubernatorial candidates pitch themselves at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The top four Republican candidates for governor of West Virginia in 2024 […]
READ MOREManchin, Capito address business leaders at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – West Virginia’s two U.S. Senators this week briefed the annual gathering of […]
READ MOREJustice announces economic development project for Berkeley County
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday a new multi-million-dollar project for Berkeley County […]
READ MOREGOP candidates for W.Va. governor take stage in forum
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The top four Republican candidates for governor of West Virginia in 2024 […]
READ MOREUniversity Leaders Call On Business Community For Help
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The role of education in the state’s business future was a key […]
READ MOREDECISION 2024 | West Virginia Gubernatorial Forum
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – A changing of the guard is coming for West Virginia’s top office. […]
READ MOREManchin Speaks at West Virginia CHamber of Commerce Business Summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke at the annual West Virginia […]
READ MOREWest Virginia coal-fired power plant targeted for deactivation to be restarted for hydrogen use
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – A West Virginia coal-fired power plant that had been targeted for deactivation […]
READ MOREW.Va. officials announce Treplar to hire hundreds for food packaging near Martinsburg
Martinsburg, W.Va. – The Berkeley County Commission joined Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday in welcoming a $50 […]
READ MOREFood packaging manufacturing company is ready to roll in West Virginia, officials announce
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – State officials today announced that Treplar, a food packaging manufacturing company, plans […]
READ MOREPowers That Be: Omnis Fuel fires up Pleasants Power Plant again
Charleston, W.Va. – Nearly three months since its smokestacks stopped, the Pleasants Power Plant has fired back […]
READ MORETo improve reading and math, candidates for governor would trim bureaucracy, boost school choice
West Virginia’s scores on a national education bellwether amounted to the state’s lowest performance ever. […]
READ MORE2024 Gubernatorial Candidates Join In Political Forum
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Speaking before the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit at The Greenbrier […]
READ MOREIndustry leaders gather for West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Leaders from many different industries in West Virginia are gathering together at […]
READ MOREWVU, Marshall announce First Ascent program at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The leaders of West Virginia’s two major public universities announced the next […]
READ MOREWVU, Marshall launch program to keep young professionals in the Mountain State
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – First Ascent, a new program designed to cultivate and retain local talent […]
READ MOREMarshall, WVU Program Aims To Keep Graduates In State
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Modeled after Ascend WV, the two year First Ascent program aims to […]
READ MORENew owner restarts West Virginia coal-fired power plant and intends to convert it to hydrogen use
**As announced at the 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit** – A West Virginia coal-fired power plant […]
READ MOREPleasants Power Plant sees $800M investment, expected to generate 600 jobs
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – An estimated 600 West Virginia jobs will be created due to an […]
READ MOREEnergy companies describe technological advances taking shape in West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Companies diving into new energy projects in West Virginia shed light on […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Business Summit kicks off with energy and economic announcement
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and business summit kicked […]
READ MOREPleasants Power Station fires back up, governor announces at business summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Pleasants Power Station is back up and running, Gov. Jim Justice announced […]
READ MOREPhotos: Capito Participates in WV Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Summit
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today attended the West Virginia Chamber […]
READ MOREWV’s Justice: Pleasants Power Station back online
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice opened the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 87th annual […]
READ MOREW.Va. Governor Jim Justice makes major energy announcement at WV Chamber convention
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice, (R) West Virginia, announced on Wednesday that Omnis Fuel […]
READ MOREOmnis Fuel Technologies to invest $800 million in Pleasants County power plant
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday that Omnis Fuel Technologies will invest […]
READ MOREChamber’s Business Summit begins Wednesday at the Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The annual West Virginia Business Summit that gets started Wednesday at the […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber poll shows tight races for governor, AG while Justice overshadows Mooney with Senate bid
Charleston – In the first independent poll of the summer, the Republican race for governor of West […]
READ MOREU.S. Senator Manchin, gas industry representatives, government officials and others praise effort to complete Mountain Valley Pipeline
Charleston, W.Va. – Following Thursday’s vote in Washington on the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement to secure the […]
READ MOREWhat They Are Saying: Support for Capito, Barrasso Bills to reform Permitting and Environmental Review Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Senators Manchin, Capito introduce permitting bills; U.S. Energy Secretary signals support for MVP
WASHINGTON (WV News) – West Virginia’s U.S. Senators, Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, have each recently […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber of Commerce issues annual legislative scorecards
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is handing out its scorecards for the 2023 legislative session. […]
READ MORERepublican Lawmakers Dinged in New West Virginia Chamber Scorecard
With the 2023 legislative session in the rear-view mirror, hindsight is 20/20 as the West Virginia […]
READ MORESeveral North Central West Virginia lawmakers receive top marks on annual scorecard
Multiple lawmakers representing North Central West Virginia have been rated “100% Job Friendly” by the West […]
READ MOREThere is a scorecard on the West Virginia Chamber’s website on this year’s legislative session. How did the session go, according to the scorecard? Brian Dayton discusses this with Hoppy Kercheval.
There is a scorecard on the @WVaChamber‘s website on this year’s legislative session. How did the session […]
READ MOREThe Greenbrier hosts WV Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit
A Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by the West Virginia chamber of Commerce kicked off Wednesday at […]
READ MOREGuests discuss Senate tax plan on latest West Virginia Legislature This Week
The latest episode of WV News’ webcast program West Virginia Legislature This Week was recorded Wednesday […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Senate passes competing tax cut plan
With the 2023 legislative session halfway complete, members of the state Senate on Wednesday passed their […]
READ MOREWV Chamber supports bills regarding natural gas power plants, child care providers
West Virginia is one of the largest producers of natural gas in the country, but it […]
READ MORESteve Roberts on the WV Chamber of Commerce’s position on Amendment Two
What is the WV Chamber of Commerce’s perspective on Amendment Two? Steve Roberts, West Virginia Chamber […]
READ MORECorridor H progressing, providing economic growth to West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — As the decades-long highway project continues, the completion of Corridor H […]
READ MOREAs property tax issue heats up, poll shows general support for amendment
West Virginians are generally favorable to a constitutional amendment to allow legislators to change property tax […]
READ MOREOP-ED: Building a strong, healthy workforce for West Virginia
West Virginia employers need a strong, healthy workforce. It is a need exasperated by declining workforce […]
READ MOREPoll: West Virginians about split on ‘pro life’ or ‘pro choice’ and then it gets complicated
West Virginians are almost evenly split on whether they consider themselves “pro choice” or “pro life” […]
READ MOREBrian Dayton talks about the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, workforce needs, and tax reform
On episode 014 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams talks with Brian Dayton, the […]
READ MOREEconomic development leaders: West Virginia can compete when policy is right
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WV News) “When West Virginia gets competitive, and we have the policy right […]
READ MOREOutside the Echo Chamber: WV Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Summit
On today’s episode of “Outside the Echo Chamber,” we head to the West Virginia Chamber of […]
READ MOREState chamber summit: Economic Development Department leaders describe work, success of their new department
The day after Gov. Jim Justice announced a $141.8 million August budget surplus and recapped a […]
READ MOREWV Chamber Summit: Healthcare leaders address challenges, goals of personal and public health
The changing landscape of healthcare and its many challenges occupied a good portion of Thursday’s West […]
READ MORENucor gives update on West Virginia steel mill project
Construction on the Nucor steel mill north of Huntington should start later this year or by […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber to host 86th Annual Meeting & Business Summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WV News) A host of West Virginia business leaders, elected officials and experts […]
READ MOREState-based organizations endorse McKinley in congressional race
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV MetroNews) Congressman David McKinley has picked up three statewide endorsements in recent days. The […]
READ MOREMcKinley comes to Clarksburg for roundtable with state Chamber, Manufacturers Association
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (The Dominion Post) Rep. David McKinley came to Clarksburg on Monday to talk about infrastructure […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Manufacturers Association, Chamber of Commerce endorse Rep. McKinley
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) The West Virginia Manufacturers Association and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce have […]
READ MOREOutside the Echo Chamber with Steve Roberts and Brian Dayton
Steve Roberts and Brian Dayton, President and Vice President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, […]
READ MOREBrian Dayton Speaks on “Outside the Echo Chamber”
Brian Dayton, VP of Policy and Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, speaks on […]
READ MOREWest Virginia economy to grow in Spring with more hiring, supply chain improvements to continue, officials predict
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (The Exponent Telegram) As Spring approaches, business officials have called for a promising outlook for […]
READ MOREIncrease in workforce participation, hiring in service industry seen in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) A recent report from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics showed greater […]
READ MOREUnemployment rate: Big improvement for West Virginia
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph) It would appear that more people are finally returning to work, at […]
READ MOREW.Va. lawmakers consider repealing ban on nuclear energy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) Two bills are making their way through the West Virginia Capitol that would repeal […]
READ MOREPublic Weighs In on Repealing West Virginia’s Nuclear Power Ban
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Intelligencer) With lawmakers on the cusp of removing a more than 25-year-old ban on […]
READ MOREBusiness, environmental groups split on lifting West Virginia nuclear ban
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV MetroNews) Business groups and environmental groups were split, even among themselves, during a public […]
READ MORESen. Capito meets with WV Chamber members to discuss broadband
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) Senator Shelley Moore Capito hosted a virtual meeting with West Virginia Chamber of Commerce […]
READ MOREWest Virginia’s business leaders look to 2022 with optimism, caution after strong start to fiscal year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The State Journal) 2021 was a tough year for businesses, with inflation rising and shipping […]
READ MOREEarly estimates suggest businesses in West Virginia had a strong holiday spending season, more in-person purchasing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVNews) The final numbers are not yet in for the 2021 holiday season, but officials’ […]
READ MOREAchieving judicial reform: State leaders applaud Justice’s Intermediate Court of Appeals appointments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph) The third time was the charm for Gov. Jim Justice when the […]
READ MOREWest Virginia business, industry leaders applaud Intermediate Court appointees
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) West Virginia business leaders and industry groups are applauding Gov. Jim Justice for […]
READ MOREState leaders praise appointments to new intermediate appellate court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (West Virginia Record) Leaders from across West Virginia are praising the three appointees to the […]
READ MOREWest Virginia business leaders praise Sen. Manchin for opposing ‘Build Back Better’ bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Fox News) West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to […]
READ MOREWest Virginia business leaders rally behind Manchin for opposing Biden’s Build Back Better
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (FOXBusiness) West Virginian business owners and stakeholders are speaking out in support of Sen. Joe […]
READ MOREWest Virginians react to Manchin’s opposition to Build Back Better
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is at the center of political attention after voicing […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports Manchin’s rejection of Build Back Better
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced its support of U.S. […]
READ MOREEveryone seems to have an opinion about Manchin’s Build Back Better decision
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV Record) Lawmakers, politicians, community leaders and interested groups – locally and nationally – are […]
READ MORECan we save WV’s population from decreasing more? (WOWK)
Charleston, W.Va. (WOWK)On Inside West Virginia Politics, Brian Dayton, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy for […]
READ MOREWest Virginia leaders seek answers to population decline (WBOY)
Charleston, W.Va. (WOWK)According to the 2020 census, the Mountain State population dropped by 3.2%, the biggest […]
READ MOREWest Virginia unemployment rate begins to slow (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
Charleston, W.Va.The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April dropped a tenth of a percentage point, a […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber president says recent jobs report shows economy is ‘roaring back’ from pandemic (WV News)
Charleston, W.Va. (WV News)The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is praising the state’s […]
READ MOREWest Virginia’s hotel industry seeing uptick in travelers, still facing COVD-19 related challenges (WV News)
Clarksburg, W.Va. (WV News) – West Virginia’s hotel industry, which has been battered by the pandemic, is […]
READ MOREWest Virginia’s Capito emerges as central figure as Democrats, Republicans seek infrastructure deal (Washington Post)
Six years after a landslide at Yeager Airport sent dirt and debris tumbling into the valley […]
READ MOREWorker shortage evident in the Mountain State, several reasons cited by officials (The State Journal)
Clarksburg, W.Va – Across the Mountain State, employers are in need of a capable workforce in virtually […]
READ MORELatest West Virginia closures include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is now moving to two weeks of gym, health clubs and […]
READ MOREWest Virginia business, institutions taking precautions against coronavirus, officials say (WV News)
CLARKSBURG — In what almost seems like an overnight phenomenon, the coronavirus has spread from its […]
READ MOREWest Virginia officials trying to be ‘as proactive as possible’ about novel coronavirus (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials provided an update this afternoon on coronavirus response, while precautions were taking […]
READ MOREOil and gas officials, West Virginia Chamber of Commerce optimistic of pipeline continuation (The State Journal)
CHARLESTON — Since December of 2018, work to complete the 600 mile Atlantic Coastal Pipeline has […]
READ MOREDebate over intermediate court hits the House of Delegates, again (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The longstanding issue of whether West Virginia should establish an intermediate appellate court has […]
READ MOREState and education officials hope to prevent loss of school funding while eliminating business tax burden (WV News)
CLARKSBURG — County boards of education could be at risk of losing some school funding if […]
READ MOREWV sees highest average employment in over 10 years in 2019 (WV News)
CHARLESTON — The average number of workers in West Virginia for the 2019 calendar year was […]
READ MOREChanging technology offers endless opportunities for growing WV economy (WV News)
CHARLESTON — Nearly every aspect of business and commerce in today’s interconnected, always-online world depends upon […]
READ MOREJustice thankful for job growth (The Weirton Daily Times)
CHARLESTON — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice expressed his gratitude […]
READ MOREGreater Beckley area looking to diversify economy through aviation, tourism (WV News)
BECKLEY — For some areas of the Mountain State, such as the greater Beckley area and […]
READ MOREChamber of Commerce leaders credit changing policy in healthy job numbers (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state has added 19,000 jobs from October 2018 to October 2019, and Steve […]
READ MOREWV Chamber earns first place awards in four categories from Association of State Chamber Professionals (WV News)
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently earned four first-place awards from the Association […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber Wins 1st Place in 4 of 6 Categories During National Awards Ceremony (WVVA)
Charleston, W.Va. (WVVA) – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as a leading […]
READ MOREInternational companies important to WV growth (The State Journal)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — From auto parts manufacturing to the Marcellus Shale, international and foreign-owned companies […]
READ MOREWhy can’t we be friends? WV Chamber summit panels call for unity, civility (The State Journal)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — There was no shortage of topics to discuss at the West Virginia […]
READ MOREEQT, Southwestern leaders speak about current state of WV’s oil and gas industry (WV News)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — The leaders of two of West Virginia’s top energy producers recently sat […]
READ MOREW.Va. business climate, practices detailed at Chamber summit (The State Journal)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Members of the Mountain State’s business community got a sneak peek at […]
READ MOREJustice, Thrasher make pitches to West Virginia’s business community (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — While it wasn’t exactly like pitching the investors on the hit TV […]
READ MOREOpioid remedies discussed at WV Chamber Summit (The State Journal)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Among the many topics discussed over the course of the West Virginia […]
READ MOREWest Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit begins Wednesday (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Business Summit begins Wednesday […]
READ MOREWV Chamber of Commerce preparing to host one-of-a-kind business summit (WV News)
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host business leaders from around […]
READ MOREWorkforce WV: State had highest level of employment for July since 2008 (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Monthly state data released from Workforce West Virginia indicate that July had the highest […]
READ MOREWV economic growth leads nation, but will it last? (WOWK)
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WOWK) — The economic upswing is being credited to a significant increase in […]
READ MOREState, national Chambers of Commerce weigh into WV right-to-work lawsuit (WV News)
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce weighed into the debate over the legality of West […]
READ MOREWV Chamber’s Steve Roberts earns lifetime achievement award at 16th Who’s Who Luncheon (The State Journal)
CHARLESTON — The 16th annual Who’s Who in West Virginia Business Luncheon paid tribute to leaders […]
READ MORENew survey finds roads, education top issues West Virginians most concerned about (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A recent poll sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is providing insight […]
READ MOREChamber report on education says state needs to find way to improve outcomes (WV MetroNews)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help facilitate a deeper understanding into the outcomes of West Virginia’s public […]
READ MOREWV Chamber selects 11 companies as ‘Five-Diamond Employers’ (WV News)
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce named 11 “Five-Diamond Employers” for 2019. The chamber […]
READ MOREWest Virginia export growth exceeds national average (WV News)
MORGANTOWN — Whether it’s coal, aerospace parts or other products, the Mountain State is experiencing an […]
READ MOREEnergy industry faces obstacles despite successes (WV News)
CHARLESTON — While the various sectors of the energy industry operating in West Virginia have seen […]
READ MORERockwool case could set new West Virginia precedent on taxes (WV News)
RANSON — The outcome of a legal battle over an insulation production plant in the Eastern […]
READ MOREMountain State Momentum: State business experts say economy on the rise (The State Journal)
CHARLESTON — Several state business leaders and academics agree that the Mountain State’s economy is starting […]
READ MOREWV announces $83.7B shale gas, chemical deal with China Energy (Charleston Gazette-Mail)
West Virginia has a $83.7 billion investment agreement in place with a China-owned energy company for […]
READ MOREState leaders beaming about $83.7 billion China Energy agreement
CHARLESTON – An $83.7 billion agreement with China Energy has state leaders downright giddy. Early on […]
READ MOREThousands of new jobs expected from roads, pipeline projects in W.Va. (The Exponent Telegram)
CLARKSBURG — With citizens voting to approve Gov. Jim Justice’s “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment […]
READ MOREPipeline projects move forward (The Inter-Mountain)
ELKINS — Two major natural gas pipeline projects on the East Coast have been granted approval. […]
READ MOREWV road bond campaign nears finish (Charleston Gazette-Mail)
By Phil Kabler | Charleston Gazette-Mail As the campaign for the road bond referendum winds down, […]
READ MORELocal pundits assess West Virginia’s changing political climate (The State Journal)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Political experts don’t know exactly which way West Virginia’s political winds will […]
READ MOREInterim meeting hints at coming tax reform debate (The State Journal)
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers are gearing up for another try at passing tax reform in […]
READ MORESeveral groups come out in support of road bond referendum (The Herald-Dispatch)
By Fred Pace | The Herald-Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – During this month’s 81st annual Meeting […]
READ MOREWV lawmakers hype growth plan at Chamber’s annual summit (The Herald Dispatch)
By Fred Pace | The Herald Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – West Virginia has taken […]
READ MORERemarks by the Vice President to the West Virginia Chamber Business Summit (whitehouse.gov)
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, West Virginia! (Applause.) Dr. Wright, Governor Justice, Senator Manchin, Senator Capito, Congressman […]
READ MOREJustice, Roberts praise state economic progress (WV MetroNews)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Cable news channel CNBC ranked West Virginia at the bottom of its states […]
READ MOREVP Pence to give presentation at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce business summit (The State Journal)
By Rusty Marks | The State Journal Organizers with the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce took a novel […]
READ MOREState Chamber president to speak at Upshur event
BUCKHANNON — The annual celebration of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce will be at 6 p.m. […]
READ MOREState leaders react to CNBC ranking West Virginia worst for business
CHARLESTON – CNBC has ranked West Virginia as the worst state for business in 2017, and […]
READ MOREJenkins receives Spirit of Enterprise Award from US Chamber of Commerce
HUNTINGTON – U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. […]
READ MOREChamber’s Diamond awards recognize employee-friendly companies
By Mike Helenthal CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Five Diamond Employers are “the kind of companies that people […]
READ MOREState Chamber president to speak at Upshur event (The Inter-Mountain)
BUCKHANNON — The annual celebration of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce will be at 6 p.m. […]
READ MOREProfessional Services Sales Tax Exemptions Seems Safe in Final Session Days (The State Journal)
West Virginia lawyers and other professionals are breathing a little easier now that the 2017 legislative […]
READ MOREState Chamber boss thinks lawmakers will find a way to limit new taxes
By Chris Dickerson, February 24, 2017 CHARLESTON – During his gubernatorial campaign, Jim Justice frequently […]
READ MOREWesleyan Business Survey Shows Workforce Strengths, Weaknesses
By: Cathy Bonnstetter, for The State Journal Business owners in West Virginia say they believe the […]
READ MORECharter schools draw priase, ire from all sides
By Matt Dellinger, February 12, 2017 MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Charter schools are increasingly becoming a topic for […]
READ MOREBall now in GOP’s court on budget
By: Hoppy Kercheval, February 10, 2017 It would be unfair, as well as overly simplistic, to […]
READ MOREWest Virginia in early stages of economic recovery, says WV Chamber of Commerce
By: Alex Thomas, January 30, 2017 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia’s economy is showing signs of economic […]
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