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Sites In 19 W.Va. Counties Get Business Readiness Grants

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The grants, totaling just over $2 million, will be divided among 28 projects in 19 counties.
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Just over $2 million in grants will be used to develop business ready sites in 19 counties, according to a press release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office.

The funds will be used to help meet engineering or architectural needs so multiple locations are ready to accept large-scale projects for businesses looking to build in the state.  

“Speed to build is critically important when companies are deciding on a location to do business, build facilities, and create jobs,” Morrisey said. “This funding is going to ensure West Virginia is competitive and well-positioned to attract new industry and investment for years to come.” 

The following grants of $75,000 each were awarded:

  • Charleston Area Alliance  
  • Putnam County Development Authority  
  • Mason County Development Authority  
  • Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (Maxwelton site)  
  • Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (Fountain Springs site)  
  • McDowell County Economic Development Authority  
  • Preston County Economic Development Authority (Grace Chapel site)   
  • Preston County Economic Development Authority (Valley IP site) 
  • Preston County Economic Development Authority (TAZ Sawmill site)  
  • Preston County Economic Development Authority (North Pointe IP site)  
  • Preston County Economic Development Authority (Pres-Mon site)  
  • Morgan County Economic Development Authority  
  • Jefferson County Development Authority (Jefferson Orchard site)  
  • Jefferson County Development Authority (Lot 36 Burr BP site)  
  • Upshur County Development Authority (Brushy Fork site)  
  • Upshur County Development Authority (Martin Weatherford site)  
  • Barbour County Economic Development Authority 
  • Marion County Regional Development Corporation 
  • Berkeley County Development Authority  
  • Bluefield  Economic Development Authority  
  • Mineral County Economic Development Authority  
  • Pleasants County Development Authority  
  • New River Gorge Regional Development Authority  
  • Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (29th Street site)  
  • Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (Fort Boreman site)  
  • Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (Stone Ridge site)  
  • Harrison County Development Authority (Harrison Regional site)  
  • Harrison County Development Authority (Spelter site)  

The grants are part of the Ready Sites Program administered by the state’s Division of Economic Development.

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