West Virginia Economic Development Authority

Economy Chris Schulz, Mar. 04, 2026

House Advances Dozens Of Bills On Crossover Day

State leaders pledged to pursue an agenda of economic development at this year’s legislative session. House Bill 4001 is a major part of that agenda.

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Economy Curtis Tate, Dec. 19, 2024

Nucor Gets $75 Million In State Funding For Mason County Plant

The West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved $75 million for the Nucor site, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 23, 2024

W.Va. Battery Manufacturer Gets $10 Million Federal Boost

The facility will employ 75 workers, and former mine workers will be recruited and trained for the positions.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Mar. 15, 2024

State Awards Company $5 Million To Test Medicines With Artificial Intelligence

GATC West Virginia, a health tech hub, was awarded $5 million to hire new staff. The company uses artificial intelligence to test the efficacy of new medications.

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Economy Briana Heaney, Nov. 13, 2023

New Carpentry Apprenticeship For People In Recovery Kicks Off In Charleston

Nov. 13-20 is National Apprenticeship Week. An apprenticeship is a program that combines classroom training with on-the-job training while getting paid. West Virginia has slightly more than 5,000 apprentices in the state and ranks fifth in the nation for apprentices per capita.

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Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 03, 2023

Economic Development Secretary Carmichael Loses EDA Board Chairmanship

A few weeks ago, with little fanfare, Gov. Jim Justice appointed his senior adviser Larry Pack as the Economic Development Authority Board Chairman. Carmichael said he has held both positions for the last three years.

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