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Cabell County Growth
An Innovative Path Forward
Photo by Huntington Area CVB .
Photo by Huntington Area CVB .
Photo by Marshall Health Network .
Photo by Huntington Chamber .
Photo by Carlie Hensley .
In recent years , Huntington and its surrounding cities have seen major growth in education , health care , economic and workforce development and tourism . None of this would be possible without having determined , hardworking and genuine leaders at the forefront .
“ Good leaders not only help you get where you think you need to go , but they also help you go where you didn ’ t know you could go ,” Marc Williams , managing partner of Nelson Mullins ’ West Virginia office says , inspired by Rosalynn Carter , former first lady of the United States .
With companies like Nucor Corporation deciding to bring their businesses to this region , the opportunities for growth are immeasurable .
Education and Health Care
From announcing the Fourth Avenue Innovation District to formalizing its longstanding partnership with Mountain
Health Network and Marshall Health , Marshall University has blazed trails in the education and health care industries .
Marshall is currently experiencing the highest enrollment rates it has had in the last decade .
“ From a university standpoint , we ’ re thrilled about the current developments ,” says Toney Stroud , chief legal counsel and vice president for strategic initiatives and corporate relations at Marshall University . “ Marshall ’ s enrollment has been declining for the past decade , but this year , we ’ ve experienced a remarkable turnaround with a 4 % overall increase and an impressive 13 % surge in our freshman class . Our enrollment numbers are moving in a positive direction , and we believe our strategy and vision will result in continued growth .”
To keep this momentum going , Marshall has been working on implementing the Fourth Avenue Innovation District , a two-block development west of the Old Main building .
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