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News Releases
  1. August 15, 2010
    West Virginia exports climb nearly 40% in first half of 2010

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During the first half of 2010, West Virginia’s exports climbed 39.5 percent compared to the same time...

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  2. August 4, 2010
    Five West Virginia regional teams selected for new SET development program

    USDA Rural Development, with numerous other state and local partners, announced the launch of a new economic development pilot...

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  3. August 4, 2010
    Energy International Quarterly features Harrison County firm

    Reliable Environmental Transport Inc. (RET) has been featured in the industry publication Energy International Quarterly. RET...

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  4. August 4, 2010
    WVU achieves record year for sponsored research

    West Virginia University (WVU) attracted $175.3 million in sponsored research funding during fiscal year 2010. An 18 percent...

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  5. August 4, 2010
    WVEDA authorizes bonds for certified capital improvement projects

    During its July meeting, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) authorized the issuance of Lottery Revenue...

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  6. August 4, 2010
    WVEDA approves $2.6 million for two business loans

    The West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) approved two business loans totaling $2,600,000 during its July meeting...

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  7. August 4, 2010
    July 4th traffic to West Virginia Welcome Centers soars to nearly 15 percent

    Visits to West Virginia Welcome Centers during the July 4th weekend ramped up 14.7 percent compared to the same time last year....

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  8. August 3, 2010
    Telecommunications Center to Hire 150 in Raleigh County

    TRG Customer Solutions recently secured a long-term contract, creating 350 new jobs in Beckley. A telecommunications firm with a...

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  9. August 3, 2010
    International health care technology firm celebrates grand opening in Jefferson County

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Randox Laboratories- U.S. Ltd. hosted a grand opening today to celebrate the completion of its first East...

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  10. August 3, 2010
    West Virginia Earns High Marks from Moody’s, Fitch Ratings

    For the second year in a row, a national rating agency has upgraded West Virginia’s credit rating on its general obligation debt...

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  11. July 14, 2010
    West Virginia to guarantee bank loans for repair of flood-damaged bridges

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today Gov. Joe Manchin announced that the state of West Virginia will provide loan guarantees designed to...

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  12. July 14, 2010
    Banks Join State’s Loan Program to Fix Flood-Damaged Bridges

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginia banks have joined the state’s bridge-loan program to help property owners repair or...

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  13. July 1, 2010
    WVDO participates in 2010 Miners’ Celebration in Raleigh County

    The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) was among the exhibitors at the 2010 Miners Celebration, held in June at the Resort...

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  14. July 1, 2010
    West Virginia Commerce Wins Nine PRSA Awards

    The West Virginia Department of Commerce was among the state’s top winners in the annual awards presentation sponsored by the...

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  15. July 1, 2010
    Monongalia biotech firm begins clinical trials in France to test new drug

    Morgantown-based Protea Biosciences and French pharmaceutical manufacturer Mayoly Spindler are conducting human clinical trials...

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  16. July 1, 2010
    WVEDA approves $147,000 for loan for Fayette County business

    The West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) approved a $147,000 loan for a Fayette County business during its June...

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  17. July 1, 2010
    Frontier, CWA, announce $310 million investment in West Virginia

    Frontier Communications and Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that Frontier has agreed to a $310 million...

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  18. July 1, 2010
    Energy firm to invest $25 million, create 280 jobs in West Virginia

    Select Energy Services of Gainesville, Texas, recently purchased Arvilla Well Services LLC and Buckstone LLC in St. Marys....

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  19. July 1, 2010
    Essroc hosts dedication of modernized cement plant in Berkeley County

    Essroc dedicated the opening of its cement plant in Martinsburg with an open house in June. Over the last several years, Essroc...

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  20. July 1, 2010
    WVCDC approves two SBA 504 loan applications

    During its June meeting, the West Virginia Certified Development Corporation approved two loans for a business in Cabell County...

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  21. July 1, 2010
    WVDO teams with Polymer Alliance Zone to promote state at Plastec East 2010

    Representatives from the West Virginia Development Office participated with the staff of the Polymer Alliance Zone to exhibit at...

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  22. July 1, 2010
    West Virginia Development Office participates in industry exhibition

    The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO), the West Virginia Division of Energy and local economic developers recently...

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  23. July 1, 2010
    2010 Innovator Award recognizes TechConnectWV

    TechConnectWV was recently recognized when the Southern Growth Policies Board gave its 2010 Innovator Award to West Virginia...

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  24. July 1, 2010
    Marion County technology firm on team awarded $317 million NOAA contract

    Global Science & Technology (GST) in Fairmont is a subcontractor on the team awarded a contract from the National Oceanic...

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  25. July 1, 2010
    Kanawha County firm inducted into CPM Hall of Fame

    Charleston-based Global AlertLink has been inducted into the Contingency, Planning and Management (CPM) Hall of Fame. The CPM...

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  26. June 30, 2010
    Allevard-Sogefi U.S.A. Hosts Grand Opening of $7 Million Engine Filter Production Line in Wayne County

    PRICHARD, W.Va. — Gov. Joe Manchin joined Emanuele Bosio, chief executive of Sogefi Group, and other dignitaries to celebrate...

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  27. June 23, 2010
    GOVERNOR HONORS MAIN STREET WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITIES

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Joe Manchin, First Lady Gayle Manchin and Main Street West Virginia honored volunteers from across the...

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  28. June 18, 2010
    Ceremony to honor statewide Main Street programs

    CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – On June 23, Gov. Joe Manchin and First Lady Gayle Manchin will join Main Street West Virginia in hosting...

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Open For Business Reports
  1. September 2, 2010
    September Open For Business Report

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the latest “Open for Business” report documenting the state’s economic progress. The September 2010 report highlights projects and related announcements...

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Stories

West Virginia navigates rough economic waters toward recovery
The storm that swept through the global economy has thrown individuals, governments and industries into financial disarray. While West Virginia has been challenged by these difficult times as well, this state is in a more favorable position relative to many others in the country
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Media Contact

Catherine Zacchi
Catherine Zacchi
Catherine.M.Zacchi@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9340
Subject(s): Development, Energy, Workforce WV, Labor


 
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