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DID YOU KNOW?? Outdoor recreation and tourism are a huge hit here in the beautiful state of West Virginia. If you’re looking for the best hunting locations for the spring turkey season, consider a trip to one of West Virginia’s Wildlife Management Areas. These public lands are a great place to experience all that West … Read more

Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for 24 Economic Enhancement Grant Fund projects totaling $67,425,807!

Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for 24 Economic Enhancement Grant Fund projects totaling $67,425,807. City of Ravenswood — Jackson County The City of Ravenswood was awarded a $32,375,000 WDA EEGF grant to construct a new wastewater treatment plant. The total project cost is $65,000,000. Southern … Read more

Vandalia Supply Chain Expo

Today staff from The Jackson County Development Authority worked the Vandalia Health Supply Chain Expo that was hosted by the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center and Advantage Valley, West Virginia. The Jackson County Development Authority partners with both organizations and this event was fantastic. Opportunity met community. Businesses were given one on one time with the … Read more

Japanese Delegation Visits Jackson County

A delegation of Japanese corporate executives visited Jackson County on December 4 to tour local sites and learn about potential business opportunities. The delegation toured K.S. of WV located in Ravenswood and enjoyed a luncheon at the Butcher Block in Millwood. K.S. of WV specializes in automotive, electronics, appliances, and other sectors and provides tailored … Read more

The business of Jackson County

As so many economic development announcements and projects have been made in the last year, workforce development has become a topic among educational institutions, employers, economic developers, and other stakeholders. Workforce development refers to a range of activities, policies, and programs aimed at creating, sustaining, and keeping a skilled workforce to meet the needs of … Read more

Ravenswood receives over $36 million in Economic Enhancement Grant Funds

https://www.wvnews.com/jacksonnews/ravenswood-receives-over-36-million-in-economic-enhancement-grant-funds/article_7ccbf650-b5f1-11ef-803a-a3a8d98b5d43.html

The city was awarded $36,057,581.90 from the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund by the West Virginia Water Development Authority. The West Virginia Legislature amended the Authority’s West Virginia Code statute to allow the establishment of this fund, which was created from certain American Rescue Plan Act monies.

Japanese Delegation Visits Jackson County, West Virginia

A delegation of Japanese corporate executives was in Jackson County, West Virginia this week to tour local sites and learn about potential business opportunities. Wednesday, the delegation toured K.S. of WV located in Ravenswood, West Virginia and enjoyed a fantastic luncheon at the Butcher Block in Millwood, West Virginia. The delegation is made up of … Read more

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DID YOU KNOW??? Cedar Lakes Conference Center is a perfect venue for any event or retreat! This year-round facility offers hotel and motel style accommodations, recreation, meals, and catering. Check out the year-to-date statistics for their facility!