| The West Virginia Development Office analyzes long-term business trends to identify groups or clusters of related industries for which West Virginia has major advantages. The industries are screened for degree of presence and growth in the state, growth in the economic region, future national growth prospects and degree of compatibility with state resources. As a final check, a detailed analysis of operating costs and profitability is prepared for an average company in West Virginia compared to the 10 surrounding states considered West Virginia’s principal competitors: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
PRIMARY TARGET INDUSTRIES:
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Business services/Back Office
• Chemical
• Metal Fabrication
• Plastics
• Wood Products
• Tourism Destination
SECONDARY TARGET INDUSTRIES:
• Biometrics
• Biotech
• Energy
• Food Processing
• Printing
• Warehouse/Distribution
• Consultants
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