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WV RANKS #7 IN BEST STATEST TO RETIRE IN!! West Virginia ranks behind only Florida and Maine for the proportion of its population aged 65 or older, so it has become an under-the-radar choice as a retirement destination for many people. As a result, it climbed from 15th last year to seventh this year. In … Read more

Attention Jackson County Businesses !!! Low Interest loans up to $250,000 with rates as low as 2% fixed. The Jackson County Development Authority in conjunction with our partners which include: the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council, West Virginia Economic Development Authority, the Infrastructure Jobs Development Council and our local banks have provided over $5 million in … Read more

West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program Governor Justice’s WV CARES Act Small Business Grant Program provides West Virginia’s small businesses—the backbone of the West Virginia economy—much needed relief by granting up to $5,000 to West Virginia small businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses are eligible if they: • … Read more

Grant Alert!!!! ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? This micro-grant program is a partnership between the Jackson County Development Authority and West Virginia Office of Energy to assist small businesses throughout the state in making energy efficiency upgrades to their business. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Program Overview: A one-time grant award of up to $3,000 for eligible businesses with no repayment required unless … Read more

************One of Jackson County’s very own small businesses Sassy Gal Gourmet Treats was recently featured in WV Living Magazine! ************ Sassy Gals specializes in homemade treats. You can view their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Sassy-Gals-Gourmet-Treats-1401648656766917/ Be sure to give them a like and a share. #shopsmall #supportlocal #wvmade https://wvliving.com/dip-into-delicious/?fbclid=IwAR0AmDunIewPtI9YTs0jYY3VBb-lylohAmU1jbIuhRnXuVw6njK68Nvzy8A#.XtZocMy4T7E.facebook

We would like to thank Taraific Cakes and More, Ravenswood, WV for making our large order of fresh and delicious doughnuts ???? for us to take out to deliver. We wanted to start some folks Monday off and a good note and dropped in to visit. Custom Detail of WV did an amazing job on … Read more

The Jackson County Development Authority loves our local manufacturers. We stopped in today to visit Niche Polymer. Niche Polymer LLC is a custom compounder of thermoplastic engineering resins and a toll compounder located in Ravenswood, WV. Niche Polymer LLC provides a wide array of proprietary thermoplastic compounds such as nylon, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, ABS and … Read more

Take a look at this unique poker chip Jewelers Touch of Ripley uses in place of an ordinary gift card or gift certificate. Nathan Donohew, owner of Jewelers Touch says he orders these custom from Las Vegas, NV. Jewelers Touch is located at: 111 Court St N Ripley, WV 25271 #shopsmall #unique