News & Updates
April 30, 2020 | Issue 3
HCEDC April Newsletter:
In this Issue:
Important News
Newsletter Spotlights
  • Member Recognition
  • Featured Site
Important Census Announcement
HCEDC Executive Director, Amy Haberbosch Wilson, and Board Member, Dave Alvarez, on Positively WV hosted by Jim Matuga
COVID-19 - Special Edition - Amy Haberbosch Wilson -...

Show notes: Normally each week, on this podcast, we interview West Virginia business leaders and share their success stories. For the next few days - who knows how long that will be - we're going to bring you daily special edition broadcasts...

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COVID-19 - Special Edition - David Alvarez - Positively...

Show notes: Normally each week, on this podcast, we interview West Virginia business leaders and share their success stories. For the next few days - who knows how long that will be - we're going to bring you daily special edition broadcasts...

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positivelywv.com
Business Impact Survey
On April 15, 2020, the WV Association of Regional Councils (WVARC), WV Chamber of Commerce, the WV Development Office and the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority announced a partnership to maximize stimulus funds for West Virginia in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the organizations will be collecting data on the impact of business closures and accommodations to better understand recovery needs and to assist the public with locating restaurants, pharmacies and other businesses that are still providing services in the midst of closures.  
The information being collected in the Business Impact Survey and the Business Amended Hours survey will go great lengths in determining the economic impact realized by businesses in the State of West Virginia. These times are unprecedented and unnerving, however by completing the surveys we can determine the true areas of need and assess the situations that may arise. We are West Virginia and we will stay strong. Thank you for your support and participation. We're all in this together.
Important News around Harrison County
Construction projects vital for Mountain State economy,...

CLARKSBURG - Whether it's a brand-new project, an expansion of a bridge or corridor or the revitalization of an historic structure, construction activity brings promises of employment, investment and other economic benefits to the Mountain State. ...

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Dominion Energy has called NCWV home since 1907

BRIDGEPORT - Dominion Energy has had a presence in the North Central West Virginia region for more than 100 years. The company remains rooted in Harrison County, but now has operations across the state, according to Samantha Norris,...

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Clarksburg, WV's, Stockmeier Urethanes continues growth, ...

CLARKSBURG - Clarksburg's Stockmeier Urethanes USA Inc., a chemical production company with four sites worldwide, continues to grow its footprint in its North Central West Virginia area, fighting through the COVID-19 outbreak with efficiency....

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Antero Resources: pushing progress and leading...

BRIDGEPORT - Antero Resources, headquartered out of Bridgeport, is among the leaders of West Virginia's energy industry. The company continues to provide a vital service to the state while maintaining its commitment to progress and environmental...

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HCEDC Member Spotlight:

WYK Associates, Inc. is an architectural and planning firm, established in 1973, with its roots dating back to the early 20th century. Then and now, the company provides excellent service to its clientele – finding the critical aspects of each project and turning those into opportunity: the creation of a place that fits the needs of the user, and the budget of the owner, with aesthetically pleasing, environmentally conscience building solutions.
James B. Swiger, the President and Principal-in-Charge, sat on the Board of Directors in the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, the “Clarksburg Uptown” Revitalization Group and the United Way of Harrison County, Inc. James was also the 2015 Campaign Chair for Harrison County’s United Way and raised over $800,000 for the 2015 Campaign.
One of the most famous projects is the historic Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. In 2019, the Preservation Alliance of WV awarded them with the 2019 Downtown Preservation Award. James was Recognized with the Merit Award for Craftsmanship and Honor Award for Achievement in Historic Preservation for the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center.
SIte Selection Spotlight: NCWV Airport Logistics Park
18,000 SF Building Available Soon at the NCWV Airport!
18,000 SF building in construction at the North Central West Virginia Airport located in Bridgeport!
This is one out of 3 buildings currently undergoing construction as part of the development of the NCWV Airport Logistics Park. The park, which will be constructed on a five-acre plot southeast of the runway, will be built one building at a time and could eventually hold as many as five structures of 20,000 square feet or less.
IMPORTANT: Respond to you 2020 Census!
West Virginia needs you to respond to the 2020 Census!
If you don't respond, that's $20,000 lost in federal funds for West Virginia and its communities over the next ten years.

If 100 people do not respond, that's $2 MILLION lost in federal funds over the next ten years. Those funds could go to healthcare, education, infrastructure and school lunch programs. You matter! Be counted.
2020 Census | United States Census Bureau

When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. The law ensures that your private...

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If you have any announcements or events you would like us to share, please email Amy Haberbosch Wilson at amy@harrisonedc.com or Destinee Peru at destinee@harrisonedc.com.