Category Archives: News

Jackson County Business Makes Hand Sanitizer

The Appalachian Distillery is still producing and selling hand sanitizer. Stop in and see them! $1.50/bottle Limit 5 bottles #supportlocal #jacksoncountybusiness ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ ‼️ They can’t ship and can’t do holds. It is first come first serve.   The Appalachian Distillery is located: 3875 Cedar Lakes Drive  Ripley, WV 25271 ‼️ Monday – Thursday 8am to … Read more

Big things are happening in Jackson County, WV!

Last week, one of the employees of J & M Industrial in Millwood, WV got to view the future of spaceflight. Pictured below are (2) SpaceX “Starship” prototypes with our company flatbed truck. J&M Industrial has just recently grown its relationship with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, by providing several pieces of quality industrial equipment in the … Read more

New Business News!!!

Based upon a recent report from West Virginia’s Secretary of State, Ripley had 46 New Corporations and LLC’s established in 2019. Ravenswood had a record breaking 27 new Corporations and LLC’s. We welcome these exciting new businesses and look forward to working with you in your continued success.

WVU-P

Director of the Jackson County Development Authority, Mark Whitley, Dr. Chris Gilmer, President of West Virginia University-Parkersburg, Dr. Steven Smith, Vice President of West Virginia University-Parkersburg and Rev. Chris Skeens, Jackson County Development Authority Board member recently met to discuss WVU-P and exciting future plans for Jackson County and the region.

AEP Starting Area Improvement Project in Jackson County

AEP Starting Area Improvement Project in Jackson County Appalachian Power is starting the Ravenswood Area Improvement Project in January 2020. This is a $60 million dollar investment that includes rebuilding approximately 30 miles of 69-kilvolt transmission line and upgrading associated facilities according to Mark Whitley of the Jackson County Development Authority. The project will replace … Read more

JACKSON COUNTY LEADS THE UNITED STATES !!!

Big News for Jackson County!!!! JACKSON COUNTY LEADS THE UNITED STATES !!! The US Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis recent Gross Domestic Product Data has just been released for 2018 and Jackson County West Virginia led the nation among small counties which reflects all US Counties with less than 100,000 people with an 86.5 percent … Read more

Three Jackson County companies were among the 26 West Virginia businesses honored Tuesday by the state.

  https://commerce.wv.gov/news/governor-honors-26-west-virginia-businesses-exporting-to-new-markets?fbclid=IwAR2U0jAxV5se-2DYRRp2TV8I-j_MzBsbPV_1Htax7y_Z5PO-n1ON9LCK9Rc Three Jackson County companies were among the 26 West Virginia businesses honored Tuesday by the state. Congratulations to our three Jackson County businesses !!! The following business were awarded to 2019 WV Governor’s Commendation Award for International Market Entry! J&M Industrial, Millwood. Country: Uruguay, Mongolia, Ireland, Switzerland, Tinian, New Zealand, South Africa, Nicaragua, … Read more

Jackson County Development Authority Deserves Praise

https://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2019/11/celebration-jackson-county-eda-deserves-praise/ Jackson County officials have a lot to be thankful for these days, as they see the fruit of forward thinking and good planning. All six buildings owned by the Jackson County Economic Development Authority are fully occupied. Meanwhile, it is one payment away from paying off the debt on its second-most recent acquisition. Any … Read more

West Virginia Energy Efficiency Program

The West Virginia Energy Efficiency Program can assist small building and business owners by streamlining the process and providing tools and resources needed to overcome obstacles toward achieving energy efficiency. This begins with a free energy assessment to better identify the goals for your building and business, as well as, the paths for achieving those … Read more