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 Appoints James Six to the Board of Governors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg 

2/4/2011 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of James “Jamie” Six to the Board of Governors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The appointment was effective February 2, 2011. Mr. Six is currently serving his 25th year as the Wood County Clerk.

“Jamie will be an excellent addition to the Board of Governors at WVU-Parkersburg,” said Gov. Tomblin. “One of Jamie’s children currently attends the University. As a community leader and also as parent, he has a vested interest in the future of the University and its programs.”

Since his first election in 1986, Mr. Six’s community relationships have grown to include serving on the West Virginia Association of Counties Board of Directors, the Wood County Farm Bureau Board of Directors as well as being an active member and past president of the Rotary Club of Parkersburg.

Mr. Six attended WVU-Parkersburg when it was part of the Parkersburg Community College.

Six is a native of Vienna. He currently resides in Parkersburg with his wife, Ginger. The couple has two children; Chelsie, a WVU College of Law graduate, and Cory, a current WVU-P student of criminal justice.

Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
(304) 558-2000