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
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.
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
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!
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
