West Virginia Department of Economic
“West Virginia’s pro-business climate, prime location, and world-class workforce provide businesses the necessary opportunities for success. We are always ready to share our state with those looking to expand or relocate, and we hope our businesses continue to say ‘Yes, West Virginia’ for many years to come.”
— Mitch Carmichael, Secretary,
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Aerospace: West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 34% of the top domestic purchasing sectors of aerospace products and national defense contractors, corporations, and federal agencies.
Automotive: Automotive component manufacturers from around the world have found the road to success leads to West Virginia. Businesses that supply and support the automotive industry find a ready workforce with the skills needed by today’s market.
Metals: West Virginia has ready supplies of primary and fabricated metals, machinery, and other components necessary for the manufacturing of metalworking and machinery products.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | LOCATION | INVESTMENT |
Fidelis Mountaineer Gigasystem | Mason County | $1.2 billion |
Form Energy | Weirton | $760 million |
Commercial Metals | Berkeley County | $554 million |
BHE and Precision Castparts | Jackson County/Ravenswood | $500 million |
Mountaintop Beverage | Monongalia County/Morgantown | $280 million |
FAST FACTS
Population (July 2022 est.): 1,775,156¹
Largest Cities (2020): Charleston (48,695); Huntington (46,508); Morgantown (29,159); Parkersburg (29,618); Wheeling (26,896)¹
Real GDP (2022): $71.6 billion²
¹U.S. Census Bureau
²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
WORKFORCE PROGRAM
The Jobcase.com/WV initiative represents a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Economic Development and Jobcase to empower West Virginia employers with free job listings, access to a wider pool of talent, and the opportunity to improve their hiring outcomes.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
Top 10 Film & Television | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 15 Outdoor Recreation | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 10 Most Affordable: Huntington | 2023 Metro Rankings |
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