Powering the Nation
As one of the nation’s leading energy exporters, West Virginia is using its abundant resources to position itself as a dominant force in the energy sector. While the Mountain State has already made a name for itself on a national scale in terms of coal production, new projects are underway to further expand its reach.
Impactful Infrastructure
Infrastructure development is crucial to the well-being of any society. It fuels economic growth, improves quality of life, creates jobs and expands accessibility. Perhaps most importantly, it builds resilience—a key component for communities facing major challenges.
Investing in Tomorrow
Young people are critical to the future of West Virginia. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Millennials
and Generation Z will make up more than 60% of the country’s labor force by 2030.
Economic Update
One of the most significant economic development challenges West Virginia faces is a low rate of labor force participation. West Virginia’s labor force participation rate is the second lowest in the country, and the state has been at or near the bottom for decades.
An Unlikely Catalyst
Few could have predicted that a war thousands of miles away would set in motion one of the largest federal investments in the Appalachian region’s history. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the global energy landscape was thrown into turmoil.
Fresh Perspectives
The government’s system of checks and balances—made to ensure that no one entity has too much power over another—divides the government into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. This structure helps maintain accountability within the state and federal government so both can operate efficiently.