West Virginia relies on strong leaders to carry the state forward and make vital decisions that benefit its people—leaders who inspire others to do the same. This type of leadership is embodied by the West Virginia Executive (WVE) Sharp Shooters Class of 2022.
West Virginia’s chemical industry has seen many phases since its early beginnings as the nation’s leading salt producer in the 1800s. The industry has been transformed by technology and smart manufacturing, a global market and sudden spikes in demand, along with increased diversity in leadership.
Not many would imagine a state the size of West Virginia
would be capable of having such a large, global impact, but the Mountain State distributes goods to 147 out of the 196 countries in the world. West Virginia Executive found this statistic awe-inspiring and felt driven to create a comprehensive export map to show the expansive nature of West Virginia’s worldwide exports.
In June 2016, Greenbrier County was devastated by a flood that destroyed lives and debilitated towns. Following the tragedy, the county united and began to rebuild its community, which caused a resurgence that has been growing exponentially since. Greenbrier County is rich in spirit and grit, and its citizens have worked tirelessly to build back all that was lost and more.
State leaders have recently deliberated repealing West Virginia’s personal income tax. Renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer has a proven plan for rationalizing the state’s tax code to create economic growth and prosperity.
West Virginia manufacturers are a driving force in the state’s economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, West Virginia supported $3.54 billion in manufactured goods in 2019 and $1.67 billion in exports for free trade agreement partners. Together, those pre-pandemic numbers created jobs and supported growing businesses in the Mountain State.