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 and State Leaders to Recognize 2011 Capitol Challenge Walking Competition 

3/9/2011 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin along with Legislative leaders and executives from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, including President Fred Earley, will hold a press conference to bring the 2011 Walking Works Capitol Challenge to a close, and present awards to some participants.

For the past four weeks, staff members from the Governor's Office, State Senate and House of Delegates have worn pedometers to capture every step each individual has taken. Highmark West Virginia will present a trophy to the office whose team has attained the highest average steps taken.

In addition, individual awards will be given for: the highest number of steps taken, the most improved walker and oldest walker.

WHAT:
Walking Works Press Conference

WHERE:
Governor's Reception Room, State Capitol

WHEN:
10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011

WHO:
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
Acting Senate President Jeffrey Kessler, State Senate
Speaker Rick Thompson, House of Delegates
Fred Earley, President of Highmark West Virginia
Walking Works participants from the Governor's Office, State Senate and House of Delegates

Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
304-558-2000