China Energy and West Virginia Announce Framework to Invest $83 Billion in Shale Gas and Chemical Manufacturing Projects

The West Virginia Department of Commerce today announced China Energy Investment Corporation Limited’s plan to invest $83.7 billion in shale gas development and chemical manufacturing projects in West Virginia. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping witnessed West Virginia Secretary of Commerce H. Wood Thrasher and China Energy President Ling Wen sign a…

$83.7 Billion Energy Investment Boosts State, WVU on World Stage

West Virginia’s presence on the world energy stage jumped significantly Thursday (Nov. 9) as China Energy Investment Corp. Ltd., one of the world’s largest energy companies and a long-time research and development partner of West Virginia University, announced an agreement that will bring $83.7 billion to the state. WVU will work closely with the state…

Marshall’s Lewis College of Business Launches New Online MBA Program

Marshall University’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program will offer a new online option in spring 2018. It will be taught by full-time university faculty and will complement the current M.B.A. offerings for working professionals. Students will complete their degrees in two years with same academic requirements as those taking classes on a campus, according…

Secretary Warner Reports 625 New Businesses in West Virginia for October

Three counties saw the most percentage growth in business registrations for October and 625 new businesses got their start statewide according to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The Secretary of State’s Business & Licensing Division reported that the top three counties for business growth in October are Clay County with 2.02 percent growth,…