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Gov. Justice and WV DED Attend the Second Annual National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) West Virginia Meeting

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Past Administrations, the West Virginia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and the West Virginia Division of Economic Development (WV DED) welcomed industry leaders to the second annual NDIA West Virginia Chapter meeting on Wednesday, March 20. The event, titled “Building on the Successes of the Defense Industry: An Update,”…
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Introducing East Coast Metal Systems: Your Partner from Concept to Completion

East Coast Metal Systems serves as a trusted partner for all architectural metal and exterior envelope system needs. As a full-service fabricator, the company possesses the expertise, resources, and capabilities necessary to guide projects from concept to completion seamlessly. East Coast Metal Systems is dedicated to delivering consistent and reliable metal resources amidst the dynamic…
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West Virginia’s Strategic Advantage in the Metals Industry at AISTech

West Virginia: A Hub for the Metals Industry West Virginia is poised as a strategic hub in the metals industry, boasting an abundance of primary and fabricated metals, machinery, and essential components crucial for metalworking and machinery product manufacturing. The state’s location is central to over 4,000 regional suppliers, providing a comprehensive network of materials…
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Merco Marine says Yes to West Virginia

Hard work meets innovation in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, and Merco Marine stands as an example of this with its West Virginian and American manufacturing expertise. Based in Wellsburg, West Virginia, since 1979, Merco Marine has become a beacon for quality dock systems, marinas and industrial applications. The company produces an impressive array…
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Three West Virginia Towns named as ON TRAC Communities

CHARLESTON, W.VA —West Virginia Main Street is pleased to announce three new communities have been selected as West Virginia ON TRAC Communities. Moundsville, Marshall County; Ravenswood, Jackson County; and Weston, Lewis County, have been designated as 2024 West Virginia ON TRAC Communities. Communities selected for ON TRAC will receive resources for economic growth through evaluation,…
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