West Virginia Week in Review - August 31, 2024

8/31/2024

West Virginia Week in Review
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Gov. Justice announces $219M in economic development projects at West Virginia Chamber Business Summit
During the West Virginia Chamber Business Summit, Gov. Justice announced $219 million in economic development projects that will create hundreds of good-paying jobs.

Those projects are:

HandCraft Services, a leading provider of medical linen and apparel products, will be investing $59 million to open a new facility in Berkeley County, creating 220 new jobs.

Prime 6, a leading innovator in sustainable wood products, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Buckhannon. This significant $35 million investment is expected to create 75 jobs in the region.

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies, is making a $125 million investment in Mason County.
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Gov. Justice attends opening of Hatfield-McCoy Tornado Trail in Kanawha County
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Gov. Justice speaks at Bluefield State University’s Mining Engineering Technology fundraiser 
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Gov. Justice celebrates Babydog and Friends With Paws program on National Dog Day
Also this week:

WVDOH paves over 100 miles of roads in Kanawha Valley area using money from supplemental budget appropriation

WVDNR reminds new hunters to complete required hunter safety class before fall seasons

WVDNR reminds hunters about upcoming youth hunting seasons
 
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Contact Information

CJ Harvey, cj.harvey@wv.gov; Rachael Harper, rachael.a.harper@wv.gov

Contact

Office of the Governor
State Capitol, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E
Charleston, WV 25305

Office Phone:
304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731

Governor's Mansion:
304.558.3588

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