West Virginia Executive Spring 2017 | Page 114

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St . Albans : we ’ re worth your investment

Sound investments are possible when opportunity , location and market meet .
Bordered to the north and west by the confluence of the Kanawha and Coal Rivers , St . Albans is central to river enthusiasts . The Port of St . Albans at Roadside Park on U . S . Route 60 along the Kanawha River is equipped with a boat ramp , ample parking and free RV camping . In June , the park is home to Riverfest , an annual four-day festival that celebrates the boating community . In December , the park is a favorite resting spot for viewers of the annual Lighted Boat Parade .
From the Forks of Coal at Alum Creek , Coal River winds 18 miles past a state-of-the-art science and education center , two beautiful falls , sandy beaches and shady fishing spots on its gentle , downstream path toward St . Albans . During the past decade , the city ’ s adjacent Coal River community of Tornado has attracted thousands of tourists to two popular attractions : Meadowood , a 90-acre park with two public boat launch sites , 8-acre fishing lake and a full-service canoe and kayak rental facility , and Big Bend , a champion , eighteen-hole , Par 71 golf course .
St . Abans also celebrates its vibrant arts community . Alban Arts Center , located in the city ’ s downtown historic district and minutes away from the state capitol , is a community theatre production company and home to the

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Alban Arts Academy , a biannual , twelve-week arts education program . The Alban hosts the annual Arti Gras celebration and many other events that showcase the talents of local artists .
With roots to George Washington and sites ranging from archaeological digs to elaborate homes , St . Albans has a rich and varied culture and history . The St . Albans Historical Society ’ s commitment to archiving photographs , articles and artifacts is invaluable . The Society hosts programs to educate the public on the city ’ s downtown historic district and its twelve properties on the National Register of Historic Places . Activities include walking and shuttled tours , hosting monthly open-house and public meeting events at its museum and organizing two history-themed annual events : Founders Day and The Morgan ’ s Kitchen Fall Festival .
In the past five years , St . Albans logged nearly 3,200 permits totaling more than $ 21 million in residential and commercial development projects . Key to investors ’ decisions to either move to or stay in St . Albans rested largely on the city ’ s quality of life and superior public services : Professionally -paid fire department ; fully-staffed , well-equipped police and public works departments , seven parks which host many free , seasonal recreational events , and a multiple-award-winning municipal water utility .
Sixth Avenue Office space equipped with bar and restaurant , 14,000 sq . ft ., 45-car parking area For Sale 304-419-4417
MacCorkle Avenue U . S . highway frontage along the Kanawha River with easy access to Interstates 64,77,79 15,000 sq . ft . For Sale 304-415-4275
Sixth Avenue High traffic count and close , easy access to U . S . Routes 60 & 25 and Interstate 64 20-car parking , 7,000 sq . ft . For Lease 304-546-2581
MacCorkle Avenue U . S . highway frontage along Kanawha River with easy Interstate access 60,000 sq . ft ., 135-car parking For Lease or Purchase 304-549-4039