West Virginia’s prime location, highly productive workforce and pro-business climate are just a few reasons successful companies continue to say #YesWV.
- West Virginia is within a day’s drive of 50% of the U.S. population and a third of the Canadian market.
- West Virginia’s cost of doing business is among the lowest in the country.
- West Virginia’s workforce recorded one of the lowest manufacturing turnover rates in the country and is below the national average of turnover rates in all other workforce categories.
- West Virginia’s cost of living is 14% below the national average, boasting a high quality of life with top-ranked universities, fulfilling careers, award-winning health institutions and ample outdoor recreation activities.
Companies that already call West Virginia home:
Thriving Industry Spotlight:
Chemical/Polymer
Chemical and polymer companies have thrived in West Virginia for generations. While many advantages that attracted multinational companies are still present, structural shifts have made West Virginia even more competitive as a global chemical and polymer hub.
Meet the Team
West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Samantha Smith
Manager, Business and Industrial Development
+1-304-558-2234
Samantha.Smith@wv.gov
linkedin.com/in/samantha-smith-wv
Michael Garcia
Manager, Business Development
+1-304-558-2234
Michael.P.Garcia@wv.gov
linkedin.com/in/michael-garcia-1a657b83
Partners:
Kevin DiGregorio, PhD
Executive Director
Chemical Alliance Zone
304-437-4295
kevindig@suddenlink.net
linkedin.com/in/kevin-digregorio-9b8aa4
Matthew G. Ballard
CEO/Executive Director
West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP)
304-356-3165
Matt.Ballard@wvrtp.com
linkedin.com/in/ballardmatt
Charles Dusic
CFO/COO
West Virginia Regional Technology Park
304-356-3165
Charles.Dusic@wvrtp.com
linkedin.com/in/charles-dusic
Say #YESWV.
