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.

 Governor Encourages Struggling Homeowners to Seek Assistance 

7/1/2011 
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced qualified West Virginia homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure can apply for the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP) now through July 22, 2011. EHLP is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program and is funded as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

"Struggling homeowners may find the breathing room they seek through the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program," Gov. Tomblin said. "I encourage interested homeowners to seek assistance quickly since the pre-applicant screening worksheet submission deadline is July 22nd."

EHLP was created to provide emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners who are temporarily and involuntarily unemployed or underemployed due to the economy or a medical condition and are at risk of foreclosure. The program can provide eligible homeowners with a zero-percent interest, forgivable loan that pays past-due mortgage payments as well as a portion of the homeowner's mortgage payment for up to 24 consecutive months, or up to $50,000, whichever comes first, and provided that certain eligibility requirements are maintained.

For more information visit www.FindEHLP.org or call 1-855-FIND-EHLP.

Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
304-558-2000