West Virginia
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. West Virginia articles below.
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Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.
West Virginia Governor’s Report: Rising To The Challenge
West Virginia is leading the nation in the fight against COVID-19, finding innovative ways to distribute vaccines. WV also is leading the way to the first high-speed hyperloop transit system.
Speedway Motors To Open New West Virginia Distribution Center
The manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of automotive parts and racing products will bring 25 new jobs to Kearneysville, WV.
Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia
The Italy-based metal packaging manufacturing company Gruppo Fanti will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, creating 40 new full-time jobs.
DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia
An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia.
West Virginia Methanol Investing $350M In New Plant
The plant will create 30 high-paying jobs in Pleasants County, WV and produce 900 metric tons of high-purity methanol from natural gas each day.
U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia
The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones.
Pratt & Whitney Investing $30M In West Virginia Expansion
The aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer will expand its Bridgeport, WV facility for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW800 engines.
Polish Skincare Company Opens First U.S Office In West Virginia
BANDI Laboratories recently celebrated the opening of a sales and distribution center in Martinsburg, WV. The company plans to open a U.S. manufacturing facility within five years.
Hino Motors Celebrates Opening Of West Virginia Manufacturing Plant
Over the next three years, the truck manufacturing company plans to invest $40 million and create 250 new jobs at its Mineral Wells, WV facility.
Italian Manufacturer Celebrates New West Virginia Factory
Pietro Fiorentini invested $9 million to build the new manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, its first in the U.S.
Tasty Blend Foods Invests $3M In West Virginia Expansion
The food manufacturer’s expansion of its Putnam County, WV manufacturing plant will create 20 new jobs and add a new product production line.
Toyota Ramps Up U.S. Investment
By 2021, Toyota will now invest nearly $13 billion in its U.S. operations with plans to add nearly 600 new jobs at American manufacturing plants
