Category: Blog

From Cost Savings to Grant Readiness: Free Efficiency Assessments Available for Greenbrier Valley Businesses 

August 3, 2026 Business owners are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs, improve operations, and remain competitive. One valuable resource available to businesses across West Virginia is the West Virginia University Pollution Prevention (P2) Program, which provides technical assistance to help companies identify opportunities for energy savings, waste reduction, operational efficiency, and sustainability improvements.   This program is available to […]

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Explore the New Manufacturing: Building WV Students’ Future

When students think about future careers, manufacturing may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but that’s exactly what Explore the New Manufacturing is working to change. This nonprofit organization has become a fantastic partner to the Greenbrier Valley EDC as they help students across West Virginia discover the exciting, high-tech manufacturing careers available right here at home.   By connecting classrooms with real-world experiences, they’re inspiring […]

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A Conversation with the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (WVEE)

March 31, 2026 West Virginia’s entrepreneurial growth is accelerating. We chatted with Amber Ravenscroft, Director of the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to learn more about their mission and vision for entrepreneurship-led economic development in the Mountain State and the highly anticipated Bridging Innovation Week. First, tell us about the mission of WVEE and how it […]

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Access to Capital: Financing Products Designed for Growing Companies

February 27, 2026 Accessing capital can be one of the biggest hurdles for new and growing businesses. Good news! The Greenbrier Valley EDC’s Microloan Program is one of the many financing options for businesses in our region. As part of our services to businesses, we help companies find options for capital outside of traditional lending options. From microloans to financing […]

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Greenbrier Valley EDC to Host Statewide Economic Development Conference 

The Greenbrier Valley EDC is thrilled to be hosting this year’s West Virginia Economic Development Council’s (WVEDC) Annual Fall Conference at Snowshoe Mountain Resort! This exciting event scheduled for September 16-18th brings together more than 250 economic developers from across the state to discuss opportunities, challenges, best practices, and what’s next for West Virginia’s communities and businesses.  We’re proud to welcome our colleagues to Pocahontas […]

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New Year, New Space: Expanding Opportunities for Emerging Manufacturers and Makers 

January 5, 2026 A new year brings new momentum. For growing manufacturers and makers in our region, it also brings new space, new flexibility, and new opportunities to scale. At Greenbrier Valley EDC, we’re investing in properties that help innovative companies take their next step. Whether you’re building, assembling, prototyping, or producing, we want to make sure you have room to grow.   […]

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Connecting Classrooms to Careers: How Partnerships Shape the Future Workforce

December 1, 2025 Preparing students for the future requires more than classroom learning—it takes meaningful connections between schools, businesses, and communities. Across West Virginia, school-business partnerships are proving to be powerful tools for student success, giving young people the real-world skills and experiences they need to thrive in a changing workforce. These partnerships allow students […]

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Recovery Works Volunteer Apprenticeship Program: Employer Benefits

Partnering with Local Businesses to Build West Virginia’s Recovery Workforce What’s the Program? The Recovery Works Volunteer Apprenticeship connects local businesses with motivated volunteers who are clients of the Greenbrier County Day Report Center. Volunteers are justice-involved and in recovery. Each “apprentice” volunteers 8 hours per week for about 6 months to learn the SKRT […]

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BAD Buildings Program: Revitalizing Communities One Building at a Time

October 31, 2025 Abandoned and dilapidated buildings can create challenges for neighborhoods, posing health and safety risks while stifling economic growth and investment. Falling structures, lead-based paint, and other contaminants make these “BAD” (Brownfields, Abandoned, and Dilapidated) properties more than just eyesores but hazards that affect everyone in the community.  But behind every blighted property […]

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