Economic Development

Solar flowers capture attention along the Kanawha River at Buffalo

Economic Development David Sibray - August 4, 2025

BUFFALO, W.Va. — An array of five giant "solar flowers" is capturing the attention of motorists travelling scenic Charleston Road along the Kanawha River....

Thirty-three West Virginia companies receive award for global exports

Economic Development Clyde Craig - August 4, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies that export goods and services have been recognized for expanding into new international markets, according to officials...

West Virginia Explorer celebrates 25th anniversary with redesigned website, travel guide

Economic Development Clyde Craig - July 1, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s premier online magazine for travel, history, and outdoor adventure, West Virginia Explorer is celebrating its...

W.Va. Historic Preservation Conference set for May 1-3

Economic Development Clyde Craig - March 20, 2025

WHEELING, W.Va. — Hosted by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, the West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference, to be...

Two "irreplaceable" historic buildings in West Virginia are threatened

Economic Development Clyde Craig - March 17, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — Two "irreplaceable" historic buildings in West Virginia are facing the possibility of demolition, which the state's...

West Virginia creates new online tourism education program

Economic Development David Sibray - March 12, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the creation of “Tourism Works,” an online education program designed to...

Historic Middleway, West Virginia, endangered by bottling facility

Economic Development David Sibray - January 28, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is adding the Middleway Historic District in Jefferson County to...

Expanding W.Va. theater trail continues boosting economic growth

Economic Development Clyde Craig - January 9, 2025

ELKINS, W.Va. — Four theaters in West Virginia have been added to the state’s historic theater trail, established in...

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