zones that provide tax breaks so those areas can further develop and grow .
Graney says spreading the word about successes and opportunities from within the Mountain State also helps catch the eye of new talent , along with implementing unique recruitment tactics , workforce training and effective marketing programs .
“ My peers ask me how we are making such an impact on social media because they see our success stories , they see our trade show booths , and they see the impact we are having on our state ,” he says .
Carmichael attributes the favorable business climate to Justice and the Legislature , who he says have enacted responsible and practical policies that allow for business to prosper in West Virginia .
With these new milestones for West Virginia ’ s economic landscape , the world and the state itself are beginning to see that it is a major contender in the business world and should not be overlooked .
The development office is continuing to work to establish an efficient and interactive service to its customers , which Graney says has been a keystone of the administration .
“ To me , the world is recognizing what the opportunity in West Virginia is for a good quality of life , a loyal workforce and access to materials and markets . When you pair that with the aligned leadership from local to state to federal and the desire to make progress , positive things happen ,” he says . •
“ To me , the world is recognizing what the opportunity in West Virginia is for a good quality of life , a loyal workforce and access to materials and markets . When you pair that with the aligned leadership from local to state to federal and the desire to make progress , positive things happen .”
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