STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia, constituent state of the United States employees an advantage through renowned,
of America. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the specialized workforce education and training
north, Maryland and Virginia to the east, Kentucky programs. Over the last decade, West Virginia’s
to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. The Community and Technical Colleges have created
state capital is Charleston. West Virginia justifies in nearly 150 new customer training programs,
every way its nickname, the Mountain State. With many in partnership with local companies and
an average elevation of about 1,500 feet above business investors.
sea level, it is the highest of any U.S. state east of the
Mississippi River. Top-ranked universities, fulfilling careers, award-
winning health institutions, thriving arts communities
Over 136 companies from 30 countries have and ample outdoor recreation activities are just a
chosen West Virginia as their ideal operational few elements that draw people to the Mountain
base in North America. West Virginia companies, Governor Jim Justice State. West Virginia has made it a top priority to
both large and small, contribute to the growth in address and respond to the needs of today’s
our exports. In 2021, West Virginia exports were companies by offering a stable and predictable
valued at $8.4 billion. International companies on corporations himself to promote investment in business climate.
in West Virginia employ 29,100 U.S. workers. West Virginia. Governor Wise is now beginning to
Approximately 15,000 of those jobs are in the see the fruits of his labour for a new West Virginia. Opportunities for a thriving, happy life abound in
manufacturing sector. With 336 international the Mountain State. What makes West Virginia
companies in the Mountain State, global investment After years of worldwide promotion of the state’s truly unique is its gorgeous landscape, authentic
grows West Virginia’s economy. economic development, West Virginia is seeing hospitality, colorful culture and dynamic heritage.
success in key industries such as automotives and Aggressive pro-business legislation makes opening
Cost of living in West Virginia is 12% below the new technologies centred on the chemical industry, and operating a business within the state’s borders
national average. West Virginia residents enjoy a plastics, energy and telecommunications. a solid investment for companies large and small.
variety of affordable and safe housing options to West Virginia offers businesses and industries the
meet every individual or family’s needs. opportunity to partner with our Community and West Virginians are known for their grit and hard
Technical College System to develop specialized work. Our strong labor history resonates with us to
Governor Wise is a strong proponent for economic education and training programs. this day. Here in the Mountain State, you will find an
development, even when budgets are tight. He eager, determined workforce with the grit, skills and
makes himself available to corporate executives Workforce training is a top priority in the Mountain training to get the job done.
both in the US and overseas, and frequently calls State. West Virginia gives businesses and their
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Define Jefferson County, West Virginia : and financial resources with locally focused a $43.5 million bond issue for two new
Historic, character-rich communities, on-trend care by local providers. Today, the Medical elementary schools and other important
amenities, and natural splendor. Jefferson Center’s newly designed Level IV Trauma improvements.
County offers the perfect balance to create Center offers 18 beds and the services
a life of deeper satisfaction and meaning. of board-certified emergency physicians Jefferson County has high-performing K-12
Competitively located in the heart of the and other specially trained caregivers. The school system, our school system has 10
Mid-Atlantic Corridor, our community is just Medical Center also offers patients access elementary schools, four middle schools
an hour’s drive from D.C. and Baltimore. to WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and two high schools. It may be unusual
Upon further review, I am confident you will a nationally lauded institution dedicated to for Nobel Prize-winning physicists to come
find our community to be “Where Business innovative diagnostic services and care for to a high school to speak with students, but
Feels at Home.” patients with neurological issues. there’s nothing usual about Jefferson County
schools, including Jefferson High School,
Jefferson County is one of the fastest growing Jefferson County has a strong reputation for where Nobel Laureate Dr. William Phillips
communities in the state of West Virginia, educational output and labor preparedness in spoke to enthusiastic students in December
since 2020 our county has seen an increase the state and the nation. Fed by a labor pool 2021. In fact, just this year C.W. Shipley
in population with 5,668 new people moving of 2.5 million within 50 miles, the Jefferson Elementary School was recently named a
here. This ranks third out of 55 counties in County workforce has the scale to meet your 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the
the state with a 10.9% increase. The growth operational needs, and the skill to put you U.S. Department of Education. As one
is attributable to a 12 % lower cost of living ahead in the global market. Our higher skills of 297 schools nation-wide and one of
then the national average. In addition to are built on the foundation of an educated three state-wide awarded this honor, C.W.
a cost of living that is 20% or more below populace—39.1% of County residents hold Shipley Elementary has proven itself as one
neighboring counties in Virginia, Maryland, an associate degree or higher. Our quality is of the state’s highest performing schools as
and D.C. also driven by the value we place on work: measured by state assessments and national
Jefferson County’s labor participation rate
Growing communities require access to is 66%, a rate that is above both the state normed tests.
affordable-abundant healthcare systems. Our and national average. Our future workforce Jefferson County also offers a diverse range
community is part of the healthcare network is built on a solid foundation for sustainable of private school opportunities with four high-
of WVU (West Virginia University), Jefferson success. Our local government invested in quality private schools and the formation of
Medical Center combines greater capabilities our future workforce in 2020 by passing a new charter school in the fall of 2022.
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Jefferson County has direct access to post- a head start on college through transferable sports on the Shenandoah and the Potomac
secondary education in the community and coursework. Blue Ridge CTC’s abundant rivers. The 2,100+ mile Appalachian Trail
the greater Eastern Panhandle. James Rumsey and aligned career training opportunities, intersects at Harper’s Ferry Historic Park in
Technical Institute’s career resources, including made available through a range of associate Camp Hill at the trail's midpoint.
both high school and adult programming. degrees, certificate and certification programs,
For more than 40 years, JRTI has served as well as fast-track career advancement Jefferson County is at the corner of progress
as a powerful connection point between programs. Custom training is available and prosperity- we are eager to assist you
area industry and prospective workers in across a variety of areas, ranging from in your business development or investment
both adult and high school programming. technical and safety training to automation needs. Our staff is well trained and community
To assure the most responsive and aligned to management and leadership training to focused ensuring a smooth transition for your
curriculum, JRTI services include the Craft OSHA Certificates business. To learn more about our dynamic
Advisory Committees, Business Partnerships community please visit our website @ JCDA.
and Local School Improvement Councils. Shepherd University: Founded 150 years ago, NET or email our director: Dennis Jarvis, II
To assure the most seamless transitions for this four-year public liberal arts university has @ [email protected]
students moving into the workplace, JRTI deep roots in Jefferson County as a vital place
provides classroom learning in job simulation of learning and vibrant community asset.
environments while also offering on-site The University offers graduate programs as
clinical experiences and apprenticeships. well as more than 100 different academic
undergraduate programs in five different
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's areas including arts and humanities; nursing,
Jumpstart dual enrollment program, allowing business, education, and health sciences;
Jefferson County high school students to get science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics. Shepherd University is also DENNIS JARVIS
an endlessly rewarding community resource, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
home to the Contemporary American Theatre THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
Festival, the George Tyler Moore Center
for the Study of the Civil War, and exciting DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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Ferry National Historic Park. The history at
Harper’s Ferry helped shape the course of
the nation, and today while the park spreads
out over 4,000 acres across West Virginia,
Maryland and Virginia, Jefferson County is
home to the most significant and preferred
points of interest such as John Brown’s Fort.
Jefferson County is an oasis for outdoor
recreation with direct access to water-based
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SMALL CITY
BIG OPPORTUNITIES
Clyde Texas has long
been a family friendly
community with an
outstanding quality
of life.
Christopher McGuire
City Administrator and Executive Director of Economic Development City of Clyde, Texas
M PO Box 1155, 222 Oak Street | Clyde, Texas 79510 [email protected]
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