Development & Business Services
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Development and business services are the nuts and bolts of a state ’ s economy . From concept to materialization , each step along the way matters in achieving progress , and there are many businesses and organizations in West Virginia that can help along the way .
This special advertising section represents development and business services from varying industries across the state . There are a variety of components that go into growing the Mountain State ’ s economy . From engineering , workforce , entrepreneurship , education and more , the companies and organizations on these pages represent the dedication it takes to make a dream a reality or to meet a particular goal . Each advertorial shares the story of work ethic and service to meet the needs of the customer or client . These businesses highlight the ways in which their organization is helping to move the state forward by developing the economy further through workforce development , land development , infrastructure , construction , job creation , community development and more .
No matter what stage your business is in , consider using these organizations to maximize current areas of opportunity and help you meet your goals . •
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The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone ( HAZ ) consists of 12 counties in the heart of West Virginia ’ s hardwood region . We are a regional economic development organization focused on increasing hardwood manufacturing in West Virginia . We provide a competitive advantage to the hardwood industry in relation to relocation , expansion and development . What sets us apart is our abundant natural resources , location near major transportation and highly skilled labor force available at competitive wages .
The hardwood industry has been a part of West Virginia since its infancy and has transcended third and fourth generations of loggers and wood workers . The area sustains nearly 400 manufacturing , processing and other wood product operations . In 2020 , the forest products industry in the HAZ region made direct economic contributions of $ 978 million in sales , 4,674 jobs , $ 451 million in value-added and $ 286 million in employee compensation .
West Virginia is the third most heavily forested state in the U . S ., with 98 % of that forested land available for timber production . The average hardwood timber growth in West Virginia is three times the amount of lumber that is harvested for production . As one of the top wood-producing states , West Virginia puts out more than 700 million board feet of lumber and 800 million square feet of veneer annually .
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