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🚀 Boost Your Business with Free Workshops! 🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs and business owners in Ravenswood! 📢 Get ready for a FREE series of workshops designed to elevate your business skills. 📅 Upcoming Workshops: ✅ May 21st – Essential Marketing Skills ✅ June 18th – Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business ✅ August – Grants & … Read more

Join the Celebration for Economic Development Week 2025! From May 12–16, let’s unite and empower local innovation! This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Lloyd’s Electronics, a Millwood institution with over 50 years of pioneering service in technology and communication. Their cutting-edge work in two-way radio systems, expert FCC licensing, tailored installations for pipelines, childcare … Read more

Day 3 of Economic Development Week 2025: Building a Stronger Future! Economic development is about more than just attracting businesses—it’s about creating sustainable growth that benefits everyone. On Day 3, we’re highlighting the power of partnerships that drive innovation, job creation, and community success!EconomicDevelopmentWeek2025 Tag a local business or training program that’s making a difference! … Read more

🚀 Navigating Tariffs in Jackson County 🚀 West Virginia businesses are feeling the impact of tariffs on agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and small businesses. Meghan Parsons, Associate Director of JCDA, shares insights on how local industries are adapting. 🔹 Challenges: Rising costs for raw materials, economic uncertainty, and stress on small businesses. 🔹 Opportunities: Diversifying supply … Read more

Day 2: Celebrating Trades & Skilled Labor in Jackson County! Behind every thriving economy are the hardworking tradespeople who build, repair, and innovate! Skilled labor is the backbone of economic growth, ensuring businesses, infrastructure, and industries stay strong. Tag a skilled worker or tradesperson to show appreciation today! #EconomicDevelopmentWeek2025   #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #JacksonCountyWV #EconomicGrowth

TODAY IS THE DAY – Economic Development Week 2025! Jackson County is driving progress with major investments that boost infrastructure, attract businesses, and create jobs! With over $537 million in investment and ongoing developments, our community is thriving and ready for the future. Key Projects Fueling Economic Growth: Broadband Expansion – Improved connectivity for businesses … Read more

4 more days 👀 🌟 Celebrating Economic Development Week! 🌟 Join us in recognizing the power of partnerships that drive our community forward. Only 4 more days until we kick off Economic Development Week 2025! 🎉 📅 Dates: May 12-16 🏢 Hosted by: Jackson County Development Authority 🔗 Learn more: www.iedconline.org/ www.jcda.org Let’s celebrate the … Read more

⸻ 🌟 Pathways to Progress Event 🌟 The JCDA staff is attending the Generation WV Pathways to Progress event today for insightful sessions on workforce development: Unlocking Workforce Funding Creative Solutions to Workforce Pipeline Challenges Young Professionals Driving West Virginia Forward How AI Will Shape the Workforce in the Next 3-5 Years Building a Talent … Read more

🚀 Join Us at the Marshall Health Supply Chain Expo! 🚀 Looking to connect with industry leaders and explore supply chain opportunities? Don’t miss this event! 📅 Date: June 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1-5 p.m. 📍 Location: Marshall Memorial Student Center, 1680 Fifth Ave., Huntington, WV 💼 Whether you’re in pump repair, HVAC services, paving, … Read more

Join Us for Economic Development Week! The Jackson County Development Authority is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week from May 12-16, 2025! This week is dedicated to recognizing the importance of economic development in our community and the impact it has on our quality of life. Why is Economic Development Week important? Economic development plays … Read more