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.

 Ralph C. Boyles Memorial Achievement Award 

5/29/2008 

CHARLESTON, W.V.—West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today Ms. Helen Phillips, Assessor of Upshur County, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the Ralph C. Boyles Memorial Achievement Award for County Assessors.

Jeff Amburgey, Director of the State Tax Department’s Property Tax Division, presented the award to Ms. Phillips at the Annual In-Service Training Session for County Assessors recently held at the Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort in Chester, West Virginia.

A committee composed of the President of the West Virginia Assessors Association, a representative from the office of the West Virginia State Auditor, and State Tax Department members selected Ms. Phillips for the award. 

The award is given annually to the assessor who best demonstrates excellence and professionalism in property tax administration.  Some of the criteria considered in the selection process are compliance with property tax laws, efficient office management, and effective communications with property owners and various governmental agencies.

Contact Information

Kimberly Osborne 
(304) 558-0211