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Ziegenfelder: A Sweet Success Story in West Virginia
When it comes to combining hometown roots with national reach, few companies capture that spirit better than The Ziegenfelder Company. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, Ziegenfelder has grown from a 19th-century candy maker into one of America’s largest producers of ice pops, and through it all, West Virginia has remained at the heart of their […]
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33 West Virginia Companies Honored for Expanding Global Reach at 2025 Export Awards
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding into new international markets at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony held on July 31. Seven of the honored businesses were first-time recipients of the award. View event photos here: EXPORT AWARDS 2025 SELECTS The Governor’s Export Award is presented to companies that made […]
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GATC Health: Advancing Medicine with AI in #YesWV
GATC Health is on the cutting edge of biotechnology, using artificial intelligence to revolutionize how we understand, predict, and treat disease. Their proprietary Multiomics Advanced Technology™ (MAT) platform harnesses AI and machine learning to simulate human biochemistry, dramatically accelerating drug discovery and development. With a lab in Morgantown, West Virginia, GATC Health is proving that […]
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CMC Says Yes to West Virginia: Building a State-of-the-Art Steel Mill in the Mountain State
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is making a significant investment in West Virginia by constructing a state-of-the-art micro mill in Berkeley County. This $450 million facility will produce 500,000 tons of straight-length and spooled rebar annually. Why West Virginia? CMC chose West Virginia for its strategic location, offering efficient access to major metropolitan markets in the […]
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Why Europe Needs to Be Your Next Export Destination
Exploring Business Opportunities in Spain and Portugal As global markets continue to evolve, businesses in West Virginia are increasingly seeking to expand their reach beyond U.S. borders. If international growth is part of your strategy, Europe—specifically Spain and Portugal—should be at the top of your list. And with the West Virginia Division of Economic Development […]
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