West Virginia Dept. of Commerce

About the State
About the State

West Virginia is located in the heart of Appalachia, strategically located and connected to major metropolitan areas up and down the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Learn how our low cost of living and pro-business tax climate coupled with a high quality of life make life better here.

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State Profile

The West Virginia Edge

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Community Development
Key Industries
Key Industries

West Virginia's diverse economy has moved beyond our history of resource extraction to include a robust array of products and services. Learn about the key industries that have taken a foothold here and learn why leading companies make their home in the Mountain State.

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Aerospace

Automotive

Building Products

Chemicals & Polymers

Fulfillment Distribution

Technology & Information Services

Manufacturing

Metals

Energy
Business Assistance
Business Assistance

The West Virginia Development Office works hard to make the process of locating in West Virginia smooth and seamless. Our team walks with businesses every step of the way to locate a new site, expand facilities, export goods, train to employees, and much more.

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Our Team

Local Partners

Incentives

Small Business

Career Opportunities
Global Engagement
Global Engagement

West Virginia is home to more than 130 businesses representing 27 countries from around the world, and West Virginia businesses export goods and services to more than 95 countries. Learn how our international team works out of three worldwide office to foster global engagement.

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Investment in WV

Trade Missions & Shows

Exporting Assistance

International Offices
Sites & Buildings
Sites & Buildings

West Virginia has a number of diverse site and building opportunities. One of our most exciting opportunities is Rock Creek Development Park, offering 12,000 acres of flat, developable land in southern West Virginia. Explore Rock Creek Development Park and our site selection tool that lets you take the first steps to finding a new location in West Virginia.

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West Virginia has a number of diverse site and building opportunities. One of our most exciting opportunities is Rock Creek Development Park, offering 12,000 acres of flat, developable land in southern West Virginia. Explore Rock Creek Development Park and our site selection tool that lets you take the first steps to finding a new location in West Virginia.

Welcome to West Virginia

We believe there’s no better place to build and grow a business in the Eastern United States than West Virginia. Let us show you why. On this site you’ll find information about the state of West Virginia, from our history and population data to business climate information and key industry profiles. We’ll show you how the West Virginia Department of Commerce partners with companies to develop business in West Virginia. Our strategic location, low cost of doing business, and productive workforce add up to unexpected value and unrivaled advantages.