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We asked AI how its own data centers could pollute West Virginia. Here’s what it had to say

Economic Development Clyde Craig - February 9, 2026

(The following article was generated partly by ChatGPT in response to a prompt about how data centers pollute. As ChatGPT is powered by data...

Inaugural W.Va. Outdoor Economy Summit to unite leaders around $2.1 billion growth

Economic Development Clyde Craig - February 7, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s outdoors are more than a scenic backdrop. They're a strategic economic asset. That message will take center stage February...

Study finds WVU and its health system account for 17% of West Virginia’s economy

Economic Development David Sibray - January 26, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University and the WVU Health System together generate $14.3 billion in annual economic impact...

Is it more cost-effective to restore or rebuild in West Virginia downtowns?

Economic Development Bianca Bosworth - January 21, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As communities across West Virginia consider options for aging buildings, one key question keeps coming up:...

WorkForce West Virginia to host Feb. 4 virtual job fair as employers seek workers

Economic Development Clyde Craig - January 21, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginia employers continue to navigate a tight labor market, WorkForce West Virginia will host...

West Virginia hosts outdoor economy summit as communities rethink economics

Economic Development David Sibray - January 16, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For many West Virginia communities, outdoor recreation is no longer a quality-of-life extra. It's the new...

Webinar examines housing stairway safety in growing West Virginia small towns

Economic Development Clyde Craig - January 14, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As remote work reshapes where Americans choose to live, small-town housing in West Virginia has emerged...

Morrisey awards $2.1 million for business-ready sites in 23 W.Va. counties

Economic Development David Sibray - January 12, 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ahead of the start of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has awarded $2.1 million...

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