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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 Invests In Site Readiness
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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West Virginia’s modern automotive industry has been a rock‑solid pillar of our state’s economy for more than 30 years
The turning point came in 1996, when Toyota announced it would build a new facility in Putnam County, what we now know as Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia. That single decision set off a wave of investment. Others soon followed Toyota’s lead and planted roots here: Gestamp’s automotive stamping plant in South Charleston in 2012;
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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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