September 1, 2022 I just returned from the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, where I had the privilege of representing the Greenbrier Valley, the WV Hardwood Alliance Zone, and the great state of West Virginia. IWF attracts thousands of attendees from around the world to the Georgia World Conference Center and is North America’s […]
August 3, 2022 The US JOLTS report (Jobs Opening and Labor Turnover Survey) released yesterday cited 10.7 million job openings nationally, a nine month low. However, that still translates to nearly 2 openings for every person looking for employment. (5.91 million in June). The labor market remains tight, and if you own a business in […]
July 1, 2022 Brownfield redevelopment is not only good for the environment, but also spurs business development, private investment, and job creation, while increasing our tax base and efficiently using existing infrastructure. The Greenbrier Valley EDC is compiling a list of brownfield properties that are suited for redevelopment with the hope for new opportunities for […]
June 2, 2022 We hosted our last annual dinner in June of 2019. And then we took a two year hiatus – I’m sure I don’t have to tell you why. We are happy to announce the return of this annual event. We hope you will join us for an evening of networking and celebration […]
April 28, 2022 When companies look to expand, they look to professional site selectors to help them find their ideal location to meet all their needs. Just as we have adapted to a world with digital information readily available with a few clicks, the site selectors process begins the same. It is estimated that 80% […]
April 1, 2022 Despite today’s winterlike conditions, Spring in the Greenbrier Valley is here! The new season holds promise of warmer weather, new growth in our forests and fields, and new opportunities for our communities and residents. Here at the Greenbrier Valley EDC, we’re excited about the possibilities too. To understand these possibilities, I think it’s […]
