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Google targets West Virginia for major data center investment in Putnam County
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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Global Eye Care Leader Expands in West Virginia with $81 Million Investment and 75 New Jobs
A global leader in eye care is expanding its presence in West Virginia, reinforcing the state’s growing role in advanced manufacturing and life sciences. Alcon has announced an $81 million investment in its Cabell County operations, a project expected to create 75 new high-paying jobs and further strengthen the company’s long-standing footprint in the state.…
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Elevating Opportunity: West Virginia’s Expanding Aerospace Sector
West Virginia’s aerospace industry has evolved into one of the state’s most strategically positioned sectors. Anchored by decades of aviation activity, a rapidly expanding workforce pipeline, and new investments across key airports, the state is strengthening its role in commercial aviation, MRO operations, and advanced aerospace manufacturing. The value proposition is clear: scalable training capacity,…
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Hope Gas Announces $250 Million Pipeline Investment to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure in West Virginia
Hope Gas is moving forward with a $250 million private pipeline investment in Mason County, expanding natural gas infrastructure to support economic development and improve energy service for homes, businesses and manufacturers across the region.
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$4 Billion Data Center Campus Planned for Berkeley County, Positioning West Virginia for the AI and Cloud Economy
A major private-sector technology investment is coming to West Virginia. Real estate development firm Penzance Management has announced plans to develop a $4 billion data center campus in Berkeley County, marking one of the largest digital infrastructure investments ever announced in the state.
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