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As someone from the opposite side of West Virginia from Berkeley County – I remain stunned by the amount of economic development that our Eastern Panhandle has witnessed in recent times. Every trip I make to the region as the head of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, I see new employers as well as existing companies expanding who are investing in our state. If it is true that success begets success, your part of the Mountain State is a perfect example of that popular saying.
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Walk into any home in West Virginia, and you will find something locally made, from kitchen cabinets to car parts to cat litter, and lots more. These products are part of everyday life, just like the paychecks earned in the making of these products.
All these products and jobs face a challenge: Having adequate, reliable and affordable electric power to run our manufacturing plants in the near future. Regardless of size, it is a real concern for companies that make products that we use every day, ship around the world, and contribute to the Mountain State’s economy.
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By Bill Bissett, Ed.D.
While people outside West Virginia know about our state from the memorable “Country Roads” song by John Devner, there are other positive aspects to the Mountain State’s reputation. We continue to be a national leader in energy production, which is great for our economy, but it is just as important that we remember the critical relationship between energy and manufacturing, as the future looks bright for both industries.
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Today, the Board of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) announced a unanimous endorsement of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito for reelection. WVMA represents manufacturing companies across the Mountain State as well as other businesses who are dependent on manufacturing for their success.
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As a proud West Virginian who is completing his second year as the leader of our state’s Manufacturing Association, I am looking forward to what our collective future holds. West Virginia is now home to billions (with a “B”) of dollars of investment in manufacturing that will come to fruition in the near future.
In addition, we can anticipate future investments that will follow this growth in manufacturing as these new West Virginia companies will be making steel and titanium, which are the necessary building blocks for airplanes, automobiles, and essential infrastructure to power our country in the form of transformers and transmission lines.
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The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) announced today that Jennifer Piercy, who currently serves as the Economic Development Director for US Senator Shelley Moore Capito, will join their staff as Vice President beginning December 16, 2025.
"Jennifer Piercy has been a valued member of my team, contributing to our economic development efforts on behalf of West Virginia,” United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito said. “I appreciate her service and wish her success as she begins this new role with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association."