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  • Valtronics Solutions named 2022 West Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year

    Valtronics Solutions named 2022 West Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year

    Kenneth Thompson, President and CEO of Valtronic Solutions, was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s state office during a National Small Business Week awards ceremony on May 6 as West Virginia’s 2022 Small Business Exporter of the Year. Valtronics Solutions, located in Ravenswood in Jackson County, is a system integrator, fabricator, manufacturer, representative, and…

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  • The Most Advanced Wind Energy Project in the Region… Completed in #YesWV

    The Most Advanced Wind Energy Project in the Region… Completed in #YesWV

    Clearway Energy Group is one of the largest renewable energy owners in the US,  with over 5,600 net MW of installed wind, solar and energy storage projects. It was recently announced that Clearway had reached commercial operations on their Black Rock wind farm that spans West Virginia’s Grant and Mineral counties. These operations will increase…

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  • XATOR – Providing tailored training solutions for clients in a world of ever-evolving security challenges

    XATOR – Providing tailored training solutions for clients in a world of ever-evolving security challenges

    Offering advice, training, solutions and…racecars? Xator Corporation’s mission is to allow customers and clients to safely, efficiently, and effectively conduct their business. The company offers a fresh perspective and unconventional approaches to challenges associated with protecting critical infrastructure, assets, facilities, information, and people worldwide. Xator provides services in more than 120 countries worldwide and is…

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  • From Cambridge to Boston, to #YesWV and beyond – Meet Veloxint

    From Cambridge to Boston, to #YesWV and beyond – Meet Veloxint

    Veloxint, a manufacturer of nanocrystalline metal alloys, recently announced its move to Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd., located in Triadelphia, West Virginia. Veloxint is working on commercializing high-tech metal alloys for use in the chemical, solar and aerospace industries. Over the next four years, 200 to 300 jobs are estimated to be created as a result…

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  • Export Awards: Get The Credit You Deserve

    Export Awards: Get The Credit You Deserve

    The Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry award recognizes your first export sale to a new country. Exporting is a big deal, especially for a small business. There are logistical hurdles to overcome and language barriers to break through, not to mention the risks you take trying to get your product on the international market.…

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