Shoppers and unwanted gifts ‘returning’ to North Central West Virginia retail centers after the holidays

  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Following the holidays, most people have more than they need and even […]

W.Va., U.S. Chambers urge Manchin, Capito to oppose McFerran NLRB renomination

  Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is urging U.S. Senators Shelley Moore […]

Study says West Virginia’s tort costs are down thanks to legal reform

A new study shows West Virginia’s tort costs declined 20 percent from 2016 to 2022, as […]

West Virginia Chamber newly redesigned website receives national award

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday that its newly redesigned website, wvchamber.com, has won […]

Small Business Saturday coming up

  Your family may be chasing deals on Black Friday, but the shopping weekend doesn’t end […]

Business leaders across West Virginia invite all to celebrate Small Business Saturday

  Walmart might have everything you need, but a local grocery store or retail shop will […]

West Virginia Chamber’s website receives national award

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s newly redesigned website, wvchamber.com, won the Website + UX/UI […]

Employment challenges discussed at WV Chamber Foundation luncheon

  Millwood, W.Va. – In 2024, the West Virginia Chamber Foundation launched a “Workforce Unifiers” program […]

West Virginian economists and business leaders weigh in on increasing the minimum wage

  Charleston, W.Va. – Minimum wage policy is one of the most fundamental questions of economics, […]

W.Va., U.S. Chambers want Biden to invoke Taft-Hartley to stop longshoreman strike

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in urging […]

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 […]

Some sun, mostly clouds in W.Va. Chamber’s state economic forecast

  The economic forecast for West Virginia includes some dark clouds, according to a new West […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

Justice 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 […]

West 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 — […]

W.Va. candidates for governor make case to business community

  Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams offered differing governing styles […]

Dispatches from the Greenbrier Resort

  I’m writing this week’s column sitting at a fancy writing desk off of the lobby […]

WVU Medicine continues work toward cancer institute designation

  WVU Medicine officials continue their pursuit to be recognized as a national cancer center by […]

Poll: West Virginians have cautious view of labor market, economy

  Most West Virginians say the economy, employment and jobs are the most important problems in […]

WVMetroNews West Virginia Poll shows solid leads for Justice, Morrisey

  With less than 66 days until the Nov. 5 general election, the latest polling shows […]

Poll: 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 […]

Williams 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 […]

Energy investments benefit West Virginia, industry officials say

  Industry officials said energy investments can produce significant benefits, including lower fuel and electricity costs, […]

Manchin, 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 […]

Stoking 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 […]

West 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 […]

Business leaders: West Virginia’s energy future faces challenges

  With the demand for all forms of energy expected to increase, West Virginia’s energy future […]

West 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 […]

Stirewalt: 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 […]

Newly 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 […]

W.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 […]

PHOTOS: Manchin speaks at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit

  Click Here to View the Photos of Senator Manchin at the 88th Annual Meeting & […]

88th 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 […]

Vandalia Health celebrates 2-year anniversary at Business Summit

  Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey laid out an aggressive path for the health […]

Morrisey 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 […]

Morrisey, 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 […]

Gov. 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 […]

Justice 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 […]

Gov. 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 […]

$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 […]

The 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 […]

Justice announces new industries coming to West Virginia

  Gov. Jim Justice announced on August 28 that three new industries are coming to West […]

Off 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 […]

Thousands 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 […]

Annual 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 […]

West Virginia’s childcare desert

Charleston, W.Va. – A Talkline listener texted me this week about their problems with childcare. They work […]

Legislature faces big decision on state unemployment program

Hoppy’s Commentary – Here is a question West Virginia legislators always need to ask themselves, especially in […]

West 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 […]

Mid-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 […]

West Virginia House considers employee self-defense bill

Charleston, W.Va. (WOWK) – A bill to protect employees who defend themselves at work advanced in the […]

Clog 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 […]

Industry 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 […]

Childcare 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 […]

West 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 […]

Brian 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 […]

Brian Dayton discusses priorities of the 2024 Legislative Session

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Policy & Advocacy Brian Dayton joins […]

Brian 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 […]

Manufacturers concerned about childcare gap in West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. – A major manufacturer in West Virginia raised concerns Tuesday that a lack of affordable […]

Small 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 […]

First ‘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 […]

Manchin, Capito Discuss Appalachian Hydrogen Hub

Charleston – U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are optimistic about the economic potential for […]

West Virginia named 1 of 7 hydrogen hub locations nationwide

  West Virginia has been chosen as one of seven regional hydrogen hubs across the United […]

Republican 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 […]

WVU’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 […]

Nuclear 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 […]

One 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 […]

Chemours representative speaks at chamber summit

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Chemours facilities in West Virginia are at the forefront of providing materials […]

GOP 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 […]

Manchin, 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 […]

W.Va. Coal Association endorses candidates for ’24 primaries

  It’s Labor Day weekend, and things are starting to heat up for the 2024 primary. […]

Justice 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 […]

GOP 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 […]

University 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 […]

DECISION 2024 | West Virginia Gubernatorial Forum

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – A changing of the guard is coming for West Virginia’s top office. […]

Manchin 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 […]

West 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 […]

W.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 […]

Food 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 […]

Powers 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 […]

To 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.   […]

2024 Gubernatorial Candidates Join In Political Forum

White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – Speaking before the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce summit at The Greenbrier […]

Industry 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 […]

WVU, 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 […]

WVU, 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 […]

Marshall, 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 […]

New 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 […]

Pleasants 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 […]

Energy 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 […]

West 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 […]

Pleasants 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 […]

Photos: 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 […]

WV’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 […]

W.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 […]

Omnis 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 […]

Chamber’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 […]

West 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 […]

Chamber poll shows close GOP races for governor, attorney general

  A new poll by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce shows tight races in the 2024 […]

U.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 […]

What 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 […]

West 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 […]

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce issues annual legislative scorecards

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is handing out its scorecards for the 2023 legislative session. […]

Republican 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 […]

Several 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 […]

There 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 […]

The 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 […]

Guests 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 […]

West Virginia Senate passes competing tax cut plan

With the 2023 legislative session halfway complete, members of the state Senate on Wednesday passed their […]

WV 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 […]

W.Va. Chamber calls Amendment 2 best way to axe vehicle tax

  The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce supports the passage of Amendment 2, saying it’s the […]

Steve 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 […]

Corridor 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 […]

As 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 […]

OP-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 […]

Poll: 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” […]

Brian 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 […]

Economic 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 […]

Outside 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 […]

State 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 […]

WV 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 […]

Nucor gives update on West Virginia steel mill project

Construction on the Nucor steel mill north of Huntington should start later this year or by […]

West 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 […]

State-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 […]

McKinley 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 […]

West 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 […]

Outside 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, […]

Brian Dayton Speaks on “Outside the Echo Chamber”

Brian Dayton, VP of Policy and Advocacy for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, speaks on […]

West 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 […]

Increase 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 […]

Unemployment rate: Big improvement for West Virginia

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph) It would appear that more people are finally returning to work, at […]

W.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 […]

Public 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 […]

Business, 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 […]

Sen. 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 […]

West 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 […]

Early 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’ […]

Achieving 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 […]

West 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 […]

State 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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. […]

Everyone 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 […]

Can 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

Worker 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 […]

Latest 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 […]

West 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 […]

West 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 […]

Oil 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 […]

Debate 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 […]

State 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 […]

WV 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 […]

Changing 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 […]

Justice thankful for job growth (The Weirton Daily Times)

CHARLESTON — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice expressed his gratitude […]

Greater 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 […]

Chamber 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 […]

WV 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 […]

West 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 […]

International companies important to WV growth (The State Journal)

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — From auto parts manufacturing to the Marcellus Shale, international and foreign-owned companies […]

Why 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 […]

EQT, 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 […]

W.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 […]

Justice, 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 […]

Opioid remedies discussed at WV Chamber Summit (The State Journal)

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Among the many topics discussed over the course of the West Virginia […]

West 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 […]

WV 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 […]

Workforce 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 […]

WV economic growth leads nation, but will it last? (WOWK)

CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WOWK) — The economic upswing is being credited to a significant increase in […]

State, 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 […]

WV 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 […]

New 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 […]

Chamber 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 […]

WV 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 […]

West Virginia export growth exceeds national average (WV News)

MORGANTOWN — Whether it’s coal, aerospace parts or other products, the Mountain State is experiencing an […]

Energy industry faces obstacles despite successes (WV News)

CHARLESTON — While the various sectors of the energy industry operating in West Virginia have seen […]

Rockwool 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 […]

Mountain 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 […]

WV 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 […]

State 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 […]

Thousands 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 […]

Pipeline projects move forward (The Inter-Mountain)

ELKINS — Two major natural gas pipeline projects on the East Coast have been granted approval. […]

WV road bond campaign nears finish (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

By Phil Kabler | Charleston Gazette-Mail As the campaign for the road bond referendum winds down, […]

Local 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 […]

Interim 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 […]

Several 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 […]

WV 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 […]

Remarks 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 […]

Justice, 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 […]

VP 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 […]

State Chamber president to speak at Upshur event

BUCKHANNON — The annual celebration of the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce will be at 6 p.m. […]

State 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 […]

Jenkins 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. […]

Chamber’s Diamond awards recognize employee-friendly companies

By Mike Helenthal CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Five Diamond Employers are “the kind of companies that people […]

State 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. […]

Professional 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 […]

State 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 […]

Wesleyan Business Survey Shows Workforce Strengths, Weaknesses

By: Cathy Bonnstetter, for The State Journal Business owners in West Virginia say they believe the […]

Charter schools draw priase, ire from all sides

By Matt Dellinger, February 12, 2017 MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Charter schools are increasingly becoming a topic for […]

Ball now in GOP’s court on budget

By: Hoppy Kercheval, February 10, 2017 It would be unfair, as well as overly simplistic, to […]

West 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 […]