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.

 Press Advisory: 150 Representatives From 22 States Convene In Charleston For The Streamlined Sales Tax Meeting 

9/2/2008 

 Who:    Secretary Virgil T. Helton, WV Department of Revenue

            Christopher G. Morris, State Tax Commissioner

             West Virginia legislators

             150 representatives from 22 states

When:  8 a.m.-5 p.m. September 3-5, 2008

Where: Embassy Suites, Charleston

Why: West Virginia is among 22 States who are members of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. This national organization helps make conducting business in a fast paced world easier for business owners by agreeing to administer a simple, more uniform sales and use tax system.

During the three day meeting, Streamlined Sales Tax members will study, propose, and make necessary amendments to the streamlined sales tax agreement under design and in use today.

The outcome of the conference will affect West Virginia taxpayers and businesses. The Streamlined Sales Tax Project has shaped West Virginia law pertaining to the current Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday and the recent decrease in the sales tax on food.  

Contact Information

Kimberly Osborne 
304-558-0211