West Virginia Development Office

NEWS RELEASES (CURRENT)

Please visit www.openforbusinesswv.com for the latest "Open for Business" report documenting the state's economic progress.

Each report highlights projects and related announcements that will assist with the creation of new jobs and the preservation of a significant number of existing jobs.

JANUARY 2007

Mark Julian Named Director of Business and Industrial Development
(Jan. 11)

NOVEMBER 2006

Teays Valley gourmet hot dog maker celebrates birthday Nov. 11
(Nov. 11)

OCTOBER 2006

Small business center helps South Charleston company bring Japanese-style treatments to Kanawha Valley
(Oct. 30)
Gov. Manchin hails state's export businesses
45 West Virginia companies recognized for shipping their products across the globe.
(Oct. 20)

SEPTEMBER 2006

AUGUST 2006

Governor welcomes IPS Corp. to West Virginia
(Aug. 6)

JULY 2006

Governor releases July "Open for Business" report
(June 5)

JUNE 2006

Governor releases June "Open for Business" report
(June 6)

MAY 2006

Governor releases May "Open for Business" report
(May 3)

APRIL 2006

CDI Corporation to Expand West Virginia Operations (April 3)
Governor releases April "Open for Business" report
(April 3)
Gov. Manchin and Sen. Rockefeller Welcome the Meiji Corporation to West Virginia (April 26)

MARCH 2006

Governor welcomes Italian-owned company to Kanawha County (March 23)
Quik Corp. donates equipment to West Virginia Division of Highways (March 21)
Governor releases March "Open for Business" report (March 3)

FEBRUARY 2006

JANUARY 2006

Governor welcomes Accurate Millworks to Mercer County (Jan. 31)
Governor welcomes automotive supply company to Marshall County (Jan. 25)
Martinsburg cement plant to undergo $320 million expansion and modernization (Jan. 19)

DECEMBER 2005

Governor welcomes Esseco group to West Virginia
(Dec. 8)
Governor releases December "Open for Business" report (Dec. 1)

NOVEMBER 2005

Governor introduces West Virginia 'Open for Business' reports (Nov. 1)

SEPTEMBER 2005

JULY 2005

Economic Development

Joint venture brings as many as 100 jobs, $10 million investment (July 9)

MAY 2005

Economic Development

Governor welcomes 100 new jobs to Hampshire County: Mill Branch Industries to invest $1.8 million, create as many as 300 – 400 jobs (May 6)

MARCH 2005

Economic Development

Governor joins Ergon officials in announcing company's renewed commitment to West Virginia (March 3)

FEBRUARY 2005

Economic Development

NOVEMBER 2004

Economic Development

Italian auto parts manufacturer celebrates opening
(Nov. 30)
Wise announces economic development loans (Nov. 18)
Wise announces $24.4 million for WVU research (Nov. 16)

OCTOBER 2004

Economic Development

Wise announces economic development loans (Oct. 21)
Spanish auto parts manufacturer brings 30 jobs, $1.2 million investment (Oct. 19)
Urethanes manufacturer celebrates opening in Harrison County (Oct. 15)

SEPTEMBER 2004

Economic Development

Groundbreaking, expansion announced for Tasty Blend Foods (Sept. 23)
Wise awards Local Economic Development matching grant to Northern Panhandle group (Sept. 20)
Wise awards Local Economic Development matching grant to Pendleton County group (Sept. 20)
Wise announces economic development loans (Sept. 17)

Community Development

AUGUST 2004

Economic Development

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JULY 2004

Economic Development

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JUNE 2004

Economic Development

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MAY 2004

Economic Development

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APRIL 2004

Economic Development

Governor announces economic development loans
(April 15)

Community Development

MARCH 2004

Economic Development

Governor announces economic development loans
(March 19)
Gov. Wise awards Industrial Park Assistance Program grant to Webster County (March 11)

Community Development

FEBRUARY 2004

Economic Development

Community Development

JANUARY 2004

Economic Development

Wise announces economic development loans; appoints two new members to WVEDA (Jan. 15)

Community Development

DECEMBER 2003

Economic Development

Wise announces economic development loans (Dec. 18)
Wise tours Jefferson County optical systems company (Dec. 11)
Wise awards Local Economic Development matching grant to Boone County group (Dec. 10)
Wise awards Local Economic Development matching grant to Grant County group (Dec. 10)
Wise announces new business, up to 100 jobs (Dec. 9)
Wise announces partnership with the PGA TOUR (Dec. 4)

Community Development

NOVEMBER 2003

Economic Development

Community Development

Governor awards Small Cities Block Grant to Rowlesburg (Nov. 24)
Governor awards Local Economic Development Assistance grant to Ripley (Nov. 24)
Governor awards Local Economic Development Assistance grant to Brandonville (Nov. 24)
Governor awards Local Economic Development Assistance grant to Flemington (Nov. 24)
Governor awards Local Economic Development Assistance grant to Wayne (Nov. 24)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Huntington group (Nov. 24)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Lincoln County (Nov. 24)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Marshall County (Nov. 24)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Taylor County (Nov. 24)
Governor awards alternate fuels grant to Marshall University (Nov. 24)
Governor awards Small Cities Block Grant to Fayette County (Nov. 6)
Governor awards Small Cities Block Grant to Mount Hope (Nov. 6)
Governor awards Local Economic Development Assistance grant to Mason County (Nov. 6)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Bethlehem (Nov. 6)
Gov. Wise awards community partnership grant to Jefferson County (Nov. 6)
Gov. Wise awards $15,000 in grants to city of Wheeling (Nov. 6)

OCTOBER 2003

Economic Development

Wise announces approval of first TIF project (Oct. 30)
Wise announces economic development loans (Oct. 16)
Governor recognizes West Virginia exporters (Oct. 7)

Community Development

SEPTEMBER 2003

Economic Development

Governor approves economic development loans (Sept. 18)

Community Development

AUGUST 2003

Economic Development

Wise approves economic development loans (Aug. 21)
Wise announces opening of polymer company, 75 jobs (Aug. 8)

Community Development

JULY 2003

Economic Development

Wise approves economic development loans (July 17)

Community Development

JUNE 2003

Economic Development

Wise announces expansion, jobs at Aurora Flight Sciences (June 30)
Wise, Bombardier Aerospace officials celebrate partnership (June 30)
Wise announces economic development loans (June 26)
Wise welcomes German manufacturer to Harrison County (June 17)
Wise announces location of forensic/security application business (June 13)
Wise announces expansion of Eastpointe Business Park (June 11)
Wise announces location of new automobile supply manufacturer in Putam County (June 5)
Wise welcomes building products manufacturer to Ohio County (June 3)

Community Development

MAY 2003

Economic Development

Governor announces economic development loans (May 15)

Community Development