Berkeley County , West Virginia : Dream Sites , Dream Partnerships
Population
119,171 +
Businesses
4,000 +
Square Miles 321 +
Workforce
59,660 +
The Berkeley County Development Authority is poised to facilitate growth in Berkeley County , WV , a prime location in a beautiful , business-friendly state . When you consider our incredible natural beauty , defined in our state description as the Mountain State , it is sometimes not apparent that the sites in Berkeley County are relatively flat . We also have incredible access to major highways , including Interstate 81 , which has approximately 23 acres in our county . Within a minimal number of miles , Interstates 70 , 279 and 66 are easily accessible . Our sites are strategically located in our industrial parks , seeking to control growth and promote economic diversity .
Our community partnerships and engagement are vital to our past , current and future success . Our local government , the Berkeley County Council , the City of Martinsburg and the Town of Hedgesville support our mission to increase the tax base in Berkeley County and continue to create a great place to live , work and enjoy life .
We have educational facilities that are second to none , as they partner to ensure our current and incoming businesses have a workforce that fulfills their needs . Our public school system promotes the Business Education Partnership and the Leadership Academy to ensure business needs are acknowledged and met . Blue Ridge Community and Technical College meets early in the process of new business recruitment to discuss its capabilities to assist in strengthening current core classes as well as developing new coursework specific to business .