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Tariffs-What-Weve-Learned-One-Year-Later

Apr 08, 2026

Tariffs: What We've Learned One Year Later

Renee Haltom shares what the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has learned from its business contacts and regional surveys about the impact of trade policy changes since last April. Haltom is a regional executive and vice president of sensing, engagement and publications at the Richmond Fed.

Tariffs-What-Weve-Learned-One-Year-Later

Apr 08, 2026

Tariffs: What We've Learned One Year Later

Renee Haltom shares what the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has learned from its business contacts and regional surveys about the impact of trade policy changes since last April. Haltom is a regional executive and vice president of sensing, engagement and publications at the Richmond Fed.

Global-Eye-Care-Leader-Expands-in-West-Virginia

Mar 31, 2026

Global Eye Care Leader Expands in West Virginia

A global leader in eye care is expanding its presence in West Virginia, reinforcing the state’s growing role in advanced manufacturing and life sciences.

Global-Eye-Care-Leader-Expands-in-West-Virginia

Mar 31, 2026

Global Eye Care Leader Expands in West Virginia

A global leader in eye care is expanding its presence in West Virginia, reinforcing the state’s growing role in advanced manufacturing and life sciences.

WVBRT-Selects-Bob-Welty-as-Chairman

Mar 26, 2026

WVBRT Selects Bob Welty as Chairman

The West Virginia Business Roundtable (WVBRT), which unites influential leaders from across the Mountain State to drive growth and prosperity, has named Bob Welty as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

WVBRT-Selects-Bob-Welty-as-Chairman

Mar 26, 2026

WVBRT Selects Bob Welty as Chairman

The West Virginia Business Roundtable (WVBRT), which unites influential leaders from across the Mountain State to drive growth and prosperity, has named Bob Welty as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Nucor-expects-WV-mill-to-help-it-in-auto-appliance-markets

Feb 06, 2026

Nucor expects WV mill to help it in auto, appliance markets

Nucor Corp. is counting on its new West Virginia mill’s location in the Ohio Valley to give it better penetration in auto and appliance markets, its executives said in their quarterly conference call on Tuesday.

Nucor-expects-WV-mill-to-help-it-in-auto-appliance-markets

Feb 06, 2026

Nucor expects WV mill to help it in auto, appliance markets

Nucor Corp. is counting on its new West Virginia mill’s location in the Ohio Valley to give it better penetration in auto and appliance markets, its executives said in their quarterly conference call on Tuesday.

CRFB-Releases-its-Updated-Debt-Fixer

Feb 05, 2026

CRFB Releases its Updated Debt Fixer

Within the next three years, the national debt as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to surpass the record of 106% set just after World War II, then continue to rise to 122% by 2036 and 148% by 2050.

CRFB-Releases-its-Updated-Debt-Fixer

Feb 05, 2026

CRFB Releases its Updated Debt Fixer

Within the next three years, the national debt as a share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to surpass the record of 106% set just after World War II, then continue to rise to 122% by 2036 and 148% by 2050.

Frontieras-North-America-closes-on-24850-million-coal-reformation-facility

Jan 26, 2026

Frontieras North America closes on $850 million coal reformation facility

Frontieras North America has closed on 183 acres in Mason County for construction of an advanced $850 million coal reformation facility that uses patented technology to convert coal into industrial products with zero waste.

Frontieras-North-America-closes-on-24850-million-coal-reformation-facility

Jan 26, 2026

Frontieras North America closes on $850 million coal reformation facility

Frontieras North America has closed on 183 acres in Mason County for construction of an advanced $850 million coal reformation facility that uses patented technology to convert coal into industrial products with zero waste.

Health-Solutions-Summit-Adds-Speakers

Jan 08, 2026

Health Solutions Summit Adds Speakers

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has announced the 4th Annual Health Solutions Summit will feature keynote addresses from Kim Brandt and Sen. Peter Welch.

Health-Solutions-Summit-Adds-Speakers

Jan 08, 2026

Health Solutions Summit Adds Speakers

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has announced the 4th Annual Health Solutions Summit will feature keynote addresses from Kim Brandt and Sen. Peter Welch.

WV-West-Virginia-Department-of-Health-Seeks-Leadership-Team-to-Implement-24199-Million-Rural-Healthcare-Transformation

Jan 08, 2026

WV West Virginia Department of Health Seeks Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement ​that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the West Virginia Department of Health is launching an expansive hiring effort to recruit experienced leaders to oversee and implement this historic investment in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure.

WV-West-Virginia-Department-of-Health-Seeks-Leadership-Team-to-Implement-24199-Million-Rural-Healthcare-Transformation

Jan 08, 2026

WV West Virginia Department of Health Seeks Leadership Team to Implement $199 Million Rural Healthcare Transformation

Following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement ​that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the West Virginia Department of Health is launching an expansive hiring effort to recruit experienced leaders to oversee and implement this historic investment in West Virginia’s healthcare infrastructure.

Roundtable-Supports-the-Bipartisan-SPEED-Act-Urges-Passage-of-Comprehensive-Permitting-Reform

Dec 18, 2025

Roundtable Supports the Bipartisan SPEED Act, Urges Passage of Comprehensive Permitting Reform

Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten has issued a statement on the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act.

Roundtable-Supports-the-Bipartisan-SPEED-Act-Urges-Passage-of-Comprehensive-Permitting-Reform

Dec 18, 2025

Roundtable Supports the Bipartisan SPEED Act, Urges Passage of Comprehensive Permitting Reform

Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten has issued a statement on the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act.

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