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Commemorative plaques are displayed at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony in Charleston, W.Va., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A total of 130 awards were presented to 34 West Virginia companies showcasing the global competitiveness of Mountain State products and services. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A total of 34 West Virginia companies were recognized for expanding

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the West Virginia Department of Commerce is officially accepting applications for the newly established West Virginia First Small Business Growth Program, a major economic development initiative designed to expand access to private investment capital for West Virginia small businesses. “West Virginia’s small businesses are the backbone

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia continues to build momentum in advanced manufacturing and industrial production as global engineering company Sandvik and Alpha Metallurgical Resources announced plans to establish a new manufacturing operation in the state through a $25 million investment expected to create at least 120 new jobs. The project includes development of a new

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West Virginia is reinforcing its position in the global energy market by leveraging its natural gas resources to attract international investment. With an abundance of shale gas estimated to last for 100 years, the state is transitioning its energy production into a primary tool for economic development. In northern regions like Bridgeport, natural gas development

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West Virginia is gaining ground in the race for next-generation technology investment as Google advances plans for a major data center development in Putnam County. Google has acquired land in the county and received initial approvals for a large-scale project, marking an important step in the state’s efforts to attract data infrastructure and compete for

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