West Virginia Executive Summer 2026 | Page 44

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY, STAY BY STAY

Where you stay can be the thing you remember most from a trip. Branch & Co., a hospitality development company with roots in West Virginia, is built on that idea— transforming the way guests slow down and connect with nature through story-driven places.

1080 William Ave LLC, a subsidiary of Branch & Co., was funded by the West Virginia Capital Access Program( WVCAP), managed by the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust( WVJIT). Through this transaction with 1080 William Ave, Branch & Co. was able to acquire the Billy Motel in Davis, WV.
“ Branch & Co. exists to restore human connection through story-driven hospitality. We encourage guests to Branch Out, Grow Together and Discover Within,” says Ian Joseph, founder of Branch & Co.“ The inspiration behind every property we build is the same: creating something from nothing. We listen to the land and the local culture, and we weave those stories into ours. Every Stay With Branch cabin, every corner of the Billy, reflects that approach.”
The Billy Motel is a pocket sized, 10 room motel and bar that sits between Blackwater Falls State Park and the
town of Davis, WV. The 10 cozy rooms have a mix of vintage charm and modern comfort, making it the perfect place to recharge and unwind. The bar and lounge at the Billy Motel, Ish Kitchen, is where you can unwind after your day in the mountains sipping a craft cocktail.
Connecting with WVCAP program partner Woodlands Community Lenders allowed the owners of Branch & Co. to create something bigger.
“ We were introduced to WVJIT and WVCAP through Woodlands Community Lenders when we were
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