Economic Development

Small Business Federal Contract Eligibility Expands To Five Counties

Small businesses in Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, and Preston counties are now eligible for financial help through a federal program.

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Economic Development And Challenges Of Re-Entry On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, there are several ways to look at economic development in West Virginia. One is the traditional method of luring large corporations to the state, and another school of thought is to invest that money in poverty programs and to bring the poorest West Virginians up.

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How Surplus Dollars Could Spur Economic Development, Fight Poverty

Large budget surpluses, in recent years, have encouraged what to do with that money. One thought is to use a large portion of it for economic development projects — enticing companies to set up shop in West Virginia. Another school of thought is to invest that money in poverty programs and to bring the poorest West Virginians up. Reporter Chris Schulz spoke with Mitch Carmichael, the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, and Rev. Matthew Watts from the Tuesday Morning Group, about possibilities.

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Historic Tax Reform Proposal To Highlight State Of The State

Gov. Jim Justice is also required by law to submit a 2023 fiscal year budget to the legislature.

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