Moving WV Forward

Moving West Virginia Foward

For 90 years, the West Virginia Chamber has led the charge to strengthen our economy, improve our workforce and make our state a model for business growth.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more competitive and more prosperous West Virginia.

Our Track Record of Success

The West Virginia Chamber has championed policies that have transformed our business climate, created jobs and built a stronger foundation for our families and communities.

Strengthening Business & Jobs

  • Led the privatization of the state’s Workers’ Compensation system
  • Made WV the 26th Right-to-Work state
  • Eliminated the Business Franchise Tax and lowered the Corporate Net Income Tax

Reforming and Modernizing Our Systems

  • Enacted landmark legal and insurance reforms saving over $100 million
  • Championed medical malpractice reforms that ended the doctor shortage crisis
  • Advanced regulatory reforms to promote fairness and efficiency
  • Championed the streamlining of permitting for natural gas power generation

Innovation, Workforce & Families

  • Passed childcare tax credits to support working parents
  • Created tax relief for technology services
  • Secured state insurance reforms to protect affordability and solvency

Accountability & Fairness in Government

  • Helped elect a rule-of-law Supreme Court
  • Protected small businesses from forced municipal annexation

Our Agenda for the Future

Our work is not done. To keep West Virginia moving forward, we’re advocating for policies that expand opportunity, strengthen education and ensure our state remains a top destination for business, families and innovation.

Strengthening the Business Climate

  • Lower the Corporate Net Income Tax to make WV a Top 10 state for competitiveness
  • Eliminate the tax on machinery, equipment & inventory
  • Reduce unemployment insurance taxes for employers
  • Incentivize downstream use of natural gas

Ensuring Legal Fairness & Efficiency

  • Reduce statute of limitations on contracts for greater legal clarity
  • Eliminate phantom damages and increase transparency in verdicts
  • Offer competitive judicial pay to attract and retain top talent

Supporting Families & Workforce

  • Implement statewide Childcare Tri-Share model (state + employers + employees)
  • Increase tax credits for employer-sponsored childcare

Investing in Education & Opportunity

  • Expand FAFSA assistance to connect students with scholarships
  • Increase teacher pay and streamline hiring and transfer process