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  • What is economic development and what it means to you

    What is economic development and what it means to you

    Economic development is essential to creating and keeping jobs in West Virginia. Although for now, offices may be empty and meetings conducted remotely to comply with public health measures, the state’s vital economic development work goes on. What economic development does for us “Economic development” refers to what we do — our policies, plans and

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  • West Virginia organizations join forces to poll businesses on economic effects of COVID-19 on West Virginia

    West Virginia organizations join forces to poll businesses on economic effects of COVID-19 on West Virginia

    Data expected to position state for future stimulus funds CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On April 15, the West Virginia Division of Economic Development, West Virginia Association of Regional Councils (WVARC), New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced a partnership to measure the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s

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  • We’ll Get Through This: How 3 WV Exporters Are Adapting to the Coronavirus

    We’ll Get Through This: How 3 WV Exporters Are Adapting to the Coronavirus

    The Coronavirus has forced us to change the way we approach our day-to-day activities, reassess the definition of “essential” and be more creative in conducting business domestically and internationally. As we navigate these uncertain times, everyone here at the West Virginia Development Office wants you to know that we’re in this together. We’re here for

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  • EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9-20

    EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9-20

    STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT At Charleston EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 9-20 By the Governor WHEREAS, a State of Emergency was declared on the Sixteenth Day of March, Two Thousand Twenty for all counties in West Virginia (the "State of Emergency Declaration"), to allow agencies to coordinate and create necessary measures to prepare for and

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  • Need a better website? Here’s 3 things good websites have.

    Need a better website? Here’s 3 things good websites have.

    You’re losing money if your website doesn’t tell customers these 3 things Your website is the most important marketing and sales tool you’ll ever use. A good one will separate you from the competition and open your business to new markets. A bad one makes the shopping experience difficult for customers and hurts your prospects

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