other additional opportunities for housing and limited travel time .
Workforce Harrison County has a willing and capable labor force of 31,500 people serving approximately 3500 businesses including the aerospace , healthcare , biometrics , manufacturing , oil & gas , social services , public administration , retail and food services sectors . Harrison County currently has 8 business parks that capitalize on the workforce from surrounding counties as well .
Education Nearby academic institutions such as the respected land-grant West Virginia University , Fairmont State University and Salem University make the county an integral part of the state ’ s high-tech corridor . Pierpont Community and Technical College students and Fairmont State University foster students pursuing careers in aviation , business , technology , culinary , and various related fields .
Transportation In addition to an excellent highway system connecting Harrison County in all directions with the rest of the eastern United States , the North Central WV Airport offers daily flights . Visit www . flyckb . com for flight information . The expansion of the runway to 7,800 feet allows it to accommodate up to a 727 aircraft . West Virginia University sports teams and visiting teams use this airport when they travel . CSX Railroad provides freight service while several motor freight carriers maintain local terminals .
Communications With major high-tech development happening in the region , the area sports the infrastructure for high-speed internet , teleconferencing , cellular phone service and other options to meet the demands of a competitive business climate . Cable and satellite companies give residents hundreds of options for television viewing , while three newspapers ( one daily and two weeklies ), three television stations and more than a dozen radio stations provide news , entertainment , and advertising opportunities throughout the region .
Charles Pointe and Charles Pointe Crossing The award-winning Charles Pointe development , West Virginia ’ s largest mixed / multi-use master planned community , has created a dynamic synergy of opportunity for the region and state . This massive 1,700-acre smart growth development integrates residential , retail , education , medical , hospitality , office , and institutional uses with exceptional amenities and nearly 450 acres of active and passive parks , greenways , community gardens , natural acres , and open space . The $ 1.4 billion development has brought and continues to bring new businesses , jobs , and opportunities to North Central West Virginia . Situated at Exit 124 on I-79 , Charles Pointe ’ s proximity to the FBI CJIS complex , various biometric initiatives , education facilities , the United Hospital Center , and the North Central West Virginia Airport ( CKB ), make it the ideal place for residents new and old to live , work , and play . The Charles Pointe Crossing boasts a Menard ’ s currently under construction with numerous other retail and service prospects in development . For more information , please call 304-808-8000 or visit www . charlespointe . com .
White Oaks Business Park White Oaks is a high-end , environmentally friendly , and aesthetically pleasing business park , spanning Exits 124 and 125 , along Interstate 79 , which is situated at the doorstep of the FBI CJIS Division and Biometric Center , and just across the street from United Hospital Center . White Oaks is the premier address for business , providing a modern , green business park with a campus-type atmosphere . Please contact 304.326.0191 or visit www . whiteoaks . net for additional information .
Harrison Regional Industrial Park The Harrison Regional Industrial Park is a 20-acre park created by a public-private partnership between the County and the Harrison Economic Development Corporation . State and Federal funds were secured to assist in the development of the park along with Harvest Care Medical , a growing and processing facility . A 50k sq ft building will be built using USDA funding to house a green energy initiative bringing almost 300 jobs to the park .
Employment Harrison County ’ s additional “ natural ” resource is its able work force with a history of low turnover and minimal absenteeism . These workers are an asset to employers who count a strong work ethic as one reason for the success of their companies . www . worforcewv . org
HARRISON COUNTY MAJOR EMPOYERS ( 2022 )
• US Department of Justice ( FBI )
• WVU Medicine
• Harrison County Board of Education
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Wal-Mart Stores , Inc .
• Pratt and Whitney Engine Services , Inc .
• MHI RJ Aviation Inc .
• City of Bridgeport
• Harrison County Commission
• Monongahela Power Company
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