West Virginia is known for its mountains and natural resources. It’s no surprise the Mountain State ranks third in the U.S. in percentage of forested land, with 78% of it forested. Access to forest resources is an advantage not taken lightly, as the ample materials make the state a leading producer.
When a public sector joins a private sector in partnership to fund a service or project that is typically offered by the public sector, you have a public-private partnership (PPP). Oftentimes, PPPs can be wise solutions for getting the capital needed to fund a particular concept-turned-project or to upgrade an existing entity in need of maintenance.
Say yes to West Virginia. That’s the concept behind the state’s social media advocate model stemming from the hashtag #YesWV. “It’s the objective and directive of the Justice administration to lead and to proudly share all the opportunities here with the world.
Determination, focus and precision are characteristics of a Sharp Shooter, in every sense of the word. West Virginia Executive (WVE)’s latest class of Sharp Shooters are no exception. These 10 men and women each have a drive that has taken them to the current season of their lives and careers, along with a motivation to make West Virginia an even better place to live, learn, work and play.
For years, energy leaders, environmental experts and government entities have been working to find ways to decrease and divert greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere while burning fossil fuels. While resources like coal and natural gas will continue to be part of West Virginia’s economy and the U.S. energy policy for years to come, advancements in carbon capture and sequestration can help mitigate the risks associated with their biproducts.
Contemporary society is riddled with ever-changing, complex challenges deeply impacting industries across the board. The manufacturing and energy industries, while essential to West Virginia’s economic wellness, often find themselves affected by these issues and questioning how to not only overcome them but also thrive in the midst of seemingly detrimental factors; one of these factors being a debilitating workforce shortage.