West Virginia Executive Summer 2022 | Page 89

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
It is Better To Do Business in Berkeley
1988 – Berkeley County Commission formed the Berkeley County Development Authority Board of Directors
1996 – Quad Graphics chooses Berkeley County
2011 – Macy ’ s chooses Berkeley County
2015 – Procter & Gamble chooses Berkeley County
2020 – Clorox chooses Berkeley County
Who is next ?
The college also works diligently to secure grants for cutting-edge equipment and courses to support business needs . James Rumsey Technical Institute is huge asset for educating the trades , which are in increasingly high demand . It has also added a program specifically designed for entrepreneurs and small business startups .
Our utility providers and Berkeley County Planning and Engineering are ready and able to serve our business needs in a responsible manner , while viewing forecasted needs to assist businesses .
The county has a strong connection to our state and federal legislators and state offices , including the West Virginia Development Office , West Virginia State Tax Department and West Virginia Department of Transportation . Although we are geographically distant from our state capitol , we are connected in a manner that provides immediate communication when needed . This is invaluable and often gives us the edge over the competition .
( 304 ) 267-4144 www . developmentauthority . com shamilton @ developmentauthority . com 300 Foxcroft Avenue , Suite 201 Martinsburg , WV 25401