West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Business in West Virginia 

Business News

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Business. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.


Governor Tomblin to address economic development workshop in Lewis County


April 13, 2012 - Register now for April 18 session...


Business Development Workshop Offers Expert Advice to Food Entrepreneurs


April 13, 2012 - Do you have a food business idea but don’t know how to start? Curious about what food safety standards you would have to meet?...


USDA Announces Crop Insurance Deadline for West Virginia Nursery


April 13, 2012 - West Virginia nursery producers should be aware that the final date for a new applicant to apply for 2013 nursery crop insurance is May 1, 2012...


Governor Releases April “Open for Business” Report


April 05, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today released the latest “Open for Business” report documenting the state’s economic progress...