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Form Energy says Yes to West Virginia
Form Energy is transforming a former steel town into an advanced manufacturing hub. Founded in 2017, the company aims to reshape the global electric grid through a new category of inexpensive, multi-day energy storage systems. Its first commercial-scale battery manufacturing facility is located in Weirton, West Virginia, at the site of the former Weirton Steel
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Step Grant Support
Can’t Travel Right Now? Identify Overseas Buyers from Your OfficeLeverage Digital Marketing to Advance Export Growth with STEP Grant Support International travel has long been a cornerstone of export development, including at trade missions, buyer meetings, and overseas trade shows. Starting during COVID and continuing today, travel poses more challenges for businesses. When travel is
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Positioned for Production: West Virginia’s Advantage in Advanced Metals
For decades, West Virginia has played a foundational role in America’s metals industry. Today, that legacy is evolving into a new competitive advantage. Over the past two years, West Virginia has secured major investments in steel, aluminum, and titanium, reinforcing the state’s position as a strategic destination for modern metals manufacturing. The story isn’t about
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#YesWV’s Export Promotion Program
The Export Promotion Program, found under the West Virginia Division of Economic Development’s International Division, is home to a variety of resources for small to mid-sized West Virginia businesses interested in exporting or expanding their international market potential. We are here to facilitate the process of becoming part of the global market, starting with identifying
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West Virginia Completes Major Site Readiness Initiative – Awarding more than 2 million in grants
With the recent creation of the YesWV Ready Sites Program, West Virginia joins the ranks of other states around the country that recognize the impact site readiness plays in winning economic development projects. The program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Commerce, Division of Economic Development (WVDED), isn’t just a marketing slogan; it’s a
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