Within West Virginia’s 55 counties are countless individuals advocating for justice in courts of law and legal organizations. Others are helping equip the next generation of lawyers and leaders in the state’s only law school—West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law.
While many associate the Mountain State solely with the energy industry, its nickname conjures up a different image. West Virginia’s beautiful, forested mountains make it the second-leading hardwood state in the country, ranked third nationally by percentage of forested land.
West Virginia Executive reached out to more than 20 in-state business executives to hear their take on the Mountain State’s economic future. We solicited responses from executives in varying industries that we feel have their finger on the pulse of West Virginia.
Characterized by stunning mountaintop views and an abundance of outdoor recreation, every aspect of the Potomac Highlands region reminds us why West Virginia is considered Almost Heaven.
Nucor. CMC Metals. The Clorox Company. What do each of these companies have in common, besides committing to significant investments and job creation in West Virginia? Long before the celebratory announcements were made, there was a competitive site selection process.
New business is risky at any time, but in a post-pandemic world where the U.S. economy faces endless challenges, one could say there is even more risk than before.