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.

 State of West Virginia and GE Aviation Host Supplier Symposium Event 

4/5/2011 

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. –-The State of West Virginia and GE Aviation will partner to create opportunities for businesses in West Virginia by hosting a Business Supplier Symposium on Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, W.Va.

This conference will provide an opportunity for businesses to connect directly with GE Aviation and other government representatives and service providers. The event will include panel discussions about how to do business with GE Aviation and how to become a qualified aerospace vendor. Businesses and buyers will have the opportunity for private, one-on-one discussions with contractors.

GE Aviation senior executives will address businesses and brief them on the significant benefits this outreach entails locally and for GE Aviation.

If interested in finding more information on this event, please contact Tiffany Ellis-Williams by phone at 304-558-2234 or by e-mail at Tiffany.Ellis-Williams@wv.gov. To register for the event, please contact Nancy Sanders by phone at 304-558-2234 or by e-mail at Nancy.J.Sanders@wv.gov.

GE Aviation employs approximately 37,000 employees and operates more than 50 manufacturing and service facilities around the world. The company invests $1 billion annually in jet propulsion R&D programs. This long tradition of commitment to new technology has helped GE establish its leadership position in the industry with a proud list of "firsts" in both the military and commercial jet propulsion, tracing back to 1942 with America's first jet engine.

GE Aviation, a GE operating unit based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft.

Contact Information

Tiffany Ellis-Williams 
304-558-2234 
Tiffany.Ellis-Williams@wv.gov