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Fanti USA begins renovations on first U.S. facility in Weirton, celebrates with groundbreaking ceremony
Weirton, WV – Fanti USA, an Italian-based manufacturer, celebrated the start of building renovations for its new production facility on Wednesday, March 30, at the company’s future building at the Half Moon Industrial Park in Weirton. State and local dignitaries joined company executives for the presentation of golden hammers, signifying the start of the renovation process.…
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Dow Chemical – West Virginia Operations Rolls Out Apprenticeship Program
In 2018, Dow Chemical debuted its West Virginia Operations apprenticeship program. The program, registered by the United States Department of Labor, offers a hands-on, paid opportunity for young West Virginians interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing. Apprentices enroll in the Process Technology degree program through BridgeValley Community and Technical College, a partner with Dow…
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What Is Resilient West Virginia?
When it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, cities and towns in West Virginia are in a better place to build back better than many other communities in the country and a group of state agencies and organizations are out to prove it. The Resilient West Virginia coalition is a finalist in the United…
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Overcome Language Barriers In International Business With This One Tool
Overcome Language Barriers In International Business With This One Tool Have you ever been in a business call with an international client and felt like something was getting lost in translation? If you’ve ever had something you said to a business partner who speaks another language get misinterpreted, you know what it feels like to…
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Exporting Basics: Know Your Responsibilities
It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced exporter or if the only overseas business you do is from the occasional inquiry from another country: Knowing your responsibilities as an exporter can save you from making costly mistakes. While there are many duties and responsibilities to discuss, here are a few worth noting as we…
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