Whether investing in the United States for the first time or seeking to expand current American operations, your search should start with West Virginia. Renowned for its picturesque Appalachian mountains, West Virginia is also within 800km of 60% of the United States' population. With six of the United States' newest interstate highways crossing the state, your product can be available to the majority of Americans within a single day. Here are but a few of the many reasons you should contact us to learn more:

Top 10 Reasons to invest in West Virginia

1. Location. West Virginia is within overnight trucking distance of more than 60 percent of the U.S. population and more than a third of the Canadian population.
2. Work force. West Virginia’s work force has earned an incredible reputation for dedication and loyalty as well as for low absenteeism and turnover.
3. Incentives. Up to 100% of your corporate tax can be offset, and significant local property tax incentives will likely apply. Low-interest lending and generous grants are also available.
4. Personal service. West Virginia is big enough to offer every business advantage but small enough to offer a personal touch that competitor states can’t begin to approach.
5. Advanced technology. Our web of fiber optic networks and 100 percent digital switching offices allow for state-of-the-art voice, video and data transmission services.
6. Safety and low insurance costs. West Virginia consistently enjoys the lowest incidence of violent crime in the nation.
7. Education. The Governor's Guaranteed Workforce Training Program provides job training and educational funding.  
8. Cost of living. According to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association, West Virginia has the second lowest cost of living rate in the U.S.
9. Energy prices. West Virginia has the fourth-lowest industrial electricity rates in the nation and the eighth-lowest industrial natural gas costs.
10. Quality of life. Work and recreational choices abound, giving West Virginians the opportunity to fashion lifestyles uniquely their own.

It’s easy to see why prominent companies such as Dow Chemicals, Bayer CropScience, Toyota, and General Motors have chosen to locate in West Virginia, and they’re satisfied with the results.

 “The Harbor Report North America 2006 named Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia Inc. as the No. 1 four-cylinder engine manufacturing plant in North America for the fifth consecutive year. It’s a tribute to our team members to be named the benchmark for four-cylinder engine plants. This is national recognition of our West Virginia work force and the dedication and commitment to quality in the jobs our team members do every day.” David Copenhaver, General manager of administration, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc.

 “I love West Virginia. The people here and their solid work ethic contribute to a sense of community and solidarity that is hard to find anywhere else.”Glen Hiner, chairman and CEO, Owens Corning

Not only do we have plenty of advantages to offer business and industry, but our high quality of life offers all who make West Virginia home a safe, friendly, close-knit environment and peace of mind that’s unique to the Mountain State. Our communities are made up of residents tightly bound to the improvement of local conditions and economic growth, as well as the overall well being of the state. Two major research universities in Morgantown and Huntington, as well as over 20 other institutes of higher education, contribute to the technological development, scholarship, and cultural richness of our state. And with the nationally-recognized Greenbrier Resort, hundreds of miles of bike trails and forest paths, championship golf courses, and some of the nation’s most beautiful and challenging whitewater rivers, West Virginia’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities are second to none in the Eastern United States.

We’re not only a great state to do business; we’re a great state to call home. Come invest in West Virginia:  live and work where others vacation!

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West Virginia offers comprehensive investment development service. From conception to becoming operational, we have the resources and services you need to succeed:

• One team of investment professionals from start to finish (multilingual capabilities, with experience in finance, law, and business)
• Market research and partnership matching
• Location/site selection and negotiation services
• Stream-lined environmental and other regulatory permitting
• Funding for job training and training program development services
• Incentive maximization of state and local incentives to provide you with the most attractive package possible
• Coordination and arrangement of financing, utilities, construction, and state regulators and authorities
• Referral and coordination with business partners in tax, audit, accounting, law, technology, construction, engineering, or other professions as required

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