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West Virginia Secures Largest Share of Toyota’s $912 Million U.S. Hybrid Manufacturing Investment

Toyota Motor North America has announced a major expansion of hybrid vehicle manufacturing in the United States, and West Virginia will receive the largest share of the investment.
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Weyerhaeuser Commits $1 Million Investment to Strengthen Buckhannon Community

Weyerhaeuser Commits $1 Million Investment in Buckhannon, West Virginia, supporting community development through the company’s THRIVE program.
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Form Energy says Yes to West Virginia

Form Energy is transforming a former steel town into an advanced manufacturing hub. Founded in 2017, the company aims to reshape the global electric grid through a new category of inexpensive, multi-day energy storage systems. Its first commercial-scale battery manufacturing facility is located in Weirton, West Virginia, at the site of the former Weirton Steel
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Step Grant Support

Can’t Travel Right Now? Identify Overseas Buyers from Your OfficeLeverage Digital Marketing to Advance Export Growth with STEP Grant Support International travel has long been a cornerstone of export development, including at trade missions, buyer meetings, and overseas trade shows. Starting during COVID and continuing today, travel poses more challenges for businesses. When travel is
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Positioned for Production: West Virginia’s Advantage in Advanced Metals

For decades, West Virginia has played a foundational role in America’s metals industry. Today, that legacy is evolving into a new competitive advantage. Over the past two years, West Virginia has secured major investments in steel, aluminum, and titanium, reinforcing the state’s position as a strategic destination for modern metals manufacturing. The story isn’t about
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