Economic Development

Furniture manufacturer Gat Creek is undergoing an expansion of its Berkeley Springs factory that will see more jobs for local workers.

An investment in a Fayette County business is expected to speed up cell service connections in two northern West Virginia towns.

A bill passed on day two of the governor’s called special session is expected to attract more high-impact economic development to West Virginia.

During a meeting of the Joint Committee on Economic Development, members of the West Virginia Legislature heard about a number of economic successes in the state, as well as a wish list for the future.

Day one of the legislative special session saw some bills passed, others still under consideration

As part of our ongoing, occasional series "Effective from Passage," we take a closer look at a bill intended to bring relief to our coalfield region.The passage of House Bill 4479 establishes the Coalfield Communities Grant Facilitation Commission. The objective is funneling federal dollars to revitalize coalfield communities.

As part of our ongoing, occasional series "Effective from Passage," we take a closer look at a bill that reinstates West Virginia’s film tax credit. House Bill 2096 creates a filmmaking incentive that is expected to put thousands to work and bring millions into the state economy.

West Virginia native and entrepreneur Crystal Mersh announced the development of a new pharmaceutical company.

Gov. Jim Justice has called a special session of the West Virginia Legislature for April after vetoing Senate Bill 729. The bill creates a self-sustaining loan fund with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority.

Three Historic Fayetteville schoolhouses will soon be transformed into upscale hotels, apartments and townhomes.