West Virginia Executive Summer 2016 | Page 43

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MAP’s mission is to create opportunities for new businesses, jobs and investment growth in Monongalia and Preston counties. Creating Opportunities for Morgantown’s Business Community The Morgantown Area Economic Partnership (MAP) drives all economic development efforts in Monongalia and Preston counties. The organization is also responsible for the management and development of several business parks in the region. As a nonprofit, public-private sector partnership, MAP provides development assistance to the business community. Its board of directors includes representatives from local government, the Monongalia and Preston county economic development authorities, the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia University (WVU) and local banks, utilities and businesses. MAP’s mission is to create opportunities for new businesses, jobs and investment growth in Monongalia and Preston counties. This mission is accomplished by creating innovative development partnerships, leading efforts to expand and retain existing business, developing commercial and industrial sites, marketing Holly Childs, President + CEO Office: (304) 296-6684 the region to site selectors and providing access to capital and technical assistance. To learn more about all the reasons the Morgantown region is the place to be for business, visit ItsMorgantown.com. This summer, an innovative new website was launched that will be used as a tool to attract new businesses to the region. The website, designed by Morgantown-based The STICK Co., builds upon a theme showcasing the diversity, accomplishments, amenities and continued growth enjoyed by the region. The new site features important economic indicators, regional economic forecasting by WVU economists, available properties for business location and dozens of success stories highlighting why the Morgantown area is thriving. “The region has so much going for it, including a talented work force, an outstanding quality of life and exemplary educational facilities,” shared MAP President and CEO Holly Childs. “I am so proud to show the world our greater Morgantown region, including Monongalia and Preston counties.” Cell: (304) 594-8085 [email protected]