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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, 2026.
"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."
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L to R – Bill Bissett, WVMA President; Connie Marshall, Senior Agency Operations & Marketing Specialist, Encova; Randy Means, Safety Manager, Swanson Industries & Alicia Cunnigham, Senior Safety & Loss Control Consultant, WV Large Accounts.
Encova Insurance, in partnership with the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), presented the annual Encova Safety Award during the WVMA’s Annual Meeting & Winter Convention, which occurred last week at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV.
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As this the 2024 General Election approaches, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association through its Political Action Committee, the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released its list of endorsements today.
“West Virginia has seen massive political changes in recent years, and it is critical that we elect candidates that understand the importance of manufacturing in the Mountain State and its direct connection to the livelihoods of West Virginians,” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We believe that by electing these endorsed candidates, West Virginia will be in the best position to continue future economic development and create opportunities that not only allow our citizens to remain here but also attract new residents to our state.”
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The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) announced that Senator Glenn Jeffries, Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher, and Legislative Staff Member Robert E. Akers are the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Champion of Industry Awards at its recent annual All-State Legislative Dinner at the Charleston Coliseum & Conference Center. These awards recognize their legislative service, outstanding contributions to the manufacturing sector, and their unwavering commitment to advancing West Virginia’s economic growth.
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CHARLESTON, WV – With this year’s November 5th General Election approaching, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, through its Political Action Committee, West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released today its endorsement of West Virginia State Auditor John B. “JB” McCuskey to serve as West Virginia’s Attorney General.
“JB McCuskey has been a great State Auditor for West Virginia, and he will bring that same level of leadership and commitment to the Office of Attorney General,” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We believe strongly that he will work to protect West Virginia’s people and interests while championing the economic growth that his home state has witnessed in recent years.”
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As this year’s November 5th General Election approaches, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association through its Political Action Committee, the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released its endorsement of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to be the next Governor of the Mountain State.
“As our Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey is a proven leader who will fight to protect our economy and build upon the positive employment trends that we have witnessed here at home in recent years” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We look forward to working with Governor Morrisey and his administration next year and stand ready to work together for the future of all West Virginians to make this state a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association,” said Morrisey. “Our state’s citizens thankfully still make things for the world economy and our manufacturing companies are engines of job creation. My administration will fight for policies that will create an environment for West Virginia’s manufacturing economy to thrive, even as we receive headwinds from Washington DC.”