Opposing Perspectives

According to The Associated General Contractors of America, West Virginia’s construction sector dropped by 4,400 jobs, a 13.1 percent loss, over the past year. Right-to-work laws, the prevailing wage rate and work force training are all being explored as possible solutions to increase the number of jobs in the state.

Visual Capitalist Names United Bankshares West Virginia’s Largest Public Company

Visual Capitalist, a media site that creates visual business-related content, has released its latest infographic, entitled “The Biggest Public Company in Every U.S. State.” The infographic, based on 2015 research, identifies United Bankshares, Inc. as the largest public company headquartered in West Virginia. Founded in 1839, United Bankshares, Inc. is a $12.4 billion regional bank…