📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈 In October 2024, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office reported that 1,100 new businesses were registered across the state. Calhoun County emerged as the leader in growth percentage, achieving a 2.70% increase with the addition of seven new businesses. Other notable counties with strong growth included Wayne (1.90%), Pocahontas (1.87%), Clay (1.82%), and … Read more
The Power of Trade Shows in Economic Development
On Friday, October 18th, 2024 folks in the Jackson County community were able to attend a luncheon and learn about TIMET, located near the Millwood Jackson County Maritime and Industrial Center. Who they are and what they do were the topics. Visitors were able to visit different stations with products and educational information, followed by … Read more
The Marshall University Advanced Manufacturing Center delivers multiple education and training options tailored to fit the specific needs and schedules of companies and individuals. Whether you are looking to upskill existing employees, train new hires or pursue an industry certification or college degree, we have a flexible approach that meets most any manufacturing workforce need. … Read more
Constellium (859 Century Rd. Ravenswood, WV 26164) is seeking help to spread the word about their disaster relief efforts. Constellium is accepting donations that will be delivered to Asheville, NC. A tractor trailer is stationed in their administration building parking lot and will be open to drop-offs daily from 6AM-7PM. Donations can be made today, … Read more
By: Meghan Parsons Jackson County is just a naturally pretty place. For those who don’t know I work in economic development. So, most would see the views (don’t get me wrong I did too), but I also was excited to see the industrial park and plants, and the many projects I have poured my heart … Read more
Written by: Meghan Parsons I think Sam Dennis deserves a huge high five for the great event that he hosted at the Jackson County Airport!!! Such a great turn out for the General Chuck Yeager Aviation Day. There was also Women in Aviation, Girls in Aviation, and Young Eagles activities. The DNR and even local … Read more
The Jackson County Development Authority (JCDA) staff attended the West Virgina Economic Development Council’s (WVEDC)2024 membership meeting this afternoon. During the meeting, Associate Director, Meghan Parsons was awarded the Patty Barnhart Memorial Scholarship. The JCDA is thankful for the support the WVEDC gives economic developers in WV. Pictured is Meghan Parsons, Associate Director & Rick … Read more