Mitch Carmichael

Economic Development Official Steps Down, Interim Replacement Named

Three and a half years after taking office, the inaugural secretary of West Virginia’s economic development office is stepping down.

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The Role Of Corridor H In W.Va. — And Its Importance

On this episode of The Legislature Today, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 571, creating an Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority for Corridor H. Curtis Tate spoke with Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael about the importance of Corridor H to the state.

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W.Va. Government Facing, Meeting Workforce Development Challenges 

The state government has been successful in attracting national corporations to set up shop in West Virginia. And, they say tourism jobs are ready to explode. The challenge now is filling thousands of positions that demand a wide variety of skill sets.

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Clean Energy Manufacturer To Recycle Waste Plastic At Kanawha Facility

The $50 million facility will employ at least 40 workers who will take plastic waste and turn it into clean fuels, including hydrogen.

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