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 & Economy 

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

Governor Issues Statement Criticizing the federal EPA following job loss announcement


February 08, 2012 - First Energy Corp. announced the closure of 3 West Virginia coal-fired power plants...


Governor Releases February “Open for Business” Report


February 06, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today released the latest “Open for Business” report documenting the state’s economic progress...


Governor Announces TRG Plans Second Expansion in West Virginia


January 24, 2012 - Open house for job seekers to be held Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 25 and 27...


West Virginia business resources now in easy-to-find directory


January 18, 2012 - Now West Virginia businesses can turn to one comprehensive source to find economic development resources available in the state...


Pipestem Resort is site for Gift Buyers Marketplace, Feb. 6-8


January 18, 2012 - More than 50 vendors are registered for the annual Gift Buyers Marketplace scheduled February 6-8 at Pipestem Resort State Park...


Governor Tomblin Announces TRG to Create up to 300 New Jobs


January 17, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joins TRG Customer Solutions in announcing that the company plans to create up to 300 new jobs in West Virginia...


Free trees for public plantings


January 09, 2012 - Mountaineer Treeways program accepting applications through March 16...


Day-Long Agritourism Workshop Scheduled Ahead of Small Farms Conference


January 06, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will sponsor an all-day Agritourism Workshop at the Waterfront Hotel in Morgantown Wednesday, February 29, 2012...


Department of Agriculture Seeking Agritourism Media Award Entries


January 06, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking entries for the 2012 Agritourism Media Awards...


West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline January 20, 2012


January 05, 2012 - The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHF) is devoted to honoring individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations that have helped make this nation great...


Charleston East End Ranks as Semifinalist in Great American Main Street Award Competition


December 20, 2011 - Charleston East End has been selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to be one of 10 semifinalists in the final round of competition in the 2012 Great American Main Street Awards® (GAMSA)...


West Virginia Department of Agriculture Offers Free Nutrient Management Planning Services


December 20, 2011 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is offering free nutrient management planning (NMP) services to farmers to help them maximize profitability and minimize the environmental impact of farm runoff...