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The picturesque Pete Dye Golf Club.
Photo by Dimpled Rock Golf Photography.
Building a Better Economy
in Harrison County
SAMANTHA CART
Harrison County, WV, has everything required for building a strong economy—diverse industry, a high-quality educational
system and growing communities.
In the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) “Strengthening Economic Resilience in Appalachia” report released in
February, Harrison County was highlighted among 10 communities in the U.S. for demonstrating resilience in the face of
adversity. Despite an overall downturn in coal in West Virginia over the past decade, Harrison County has thrived, thanks to
its multi-sector approach to growth.
The ARC report suggests that communities with the forethought to invest in education, technology, infrastructure and
broadband; foster long-term community engagement; create a high quality of life; and cultivate next-generation leaders are
the best at weathering the storms of industry, and leaders in Harrison County have done just that.
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WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE