West Virginia Governor Announces Major Development Projects at Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Key Ideas
  • West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced three major development projects at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting.
  • The largest initiative is a $135 million investment from Babcock and Wilcox in a hydrogen production facility in Mason County.
  • Other projects include a $59 million health care line plant in Berkeley County and a $35 million plant in Upshur County producing charcoal and wood logs.
  • Despite financial challenges in his business empire, Justice emphasized saving the state from bankruptcy during his tenure.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice made significant announcements at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting held at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. Among the new development projects, the governor revealed a major $135 million investment from Babcock and Wilcox into a hydrogen production facility in Mason County. This initiative aims to boost the state's economy and create new job opportunities. Additionally, Governor Justice announced a $59 million Handcraft Service health care line plant in Berkeley County and a $35 million Upshur County Prime 6 plant focused on producing charcoal and wood logs. The governor highlighted his efforts to prevent the state from bankruptcy, reflecting on the challenging financial circumstances the state faced. The meeting also featured speeches from key political figures like Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, who shared their visions for the state's future. The event, themed 'Uniting Business, Igniting Prosperity,' is set to continue at the Greenbrier until September 30, showcasing a collective effort to drive economic growth in West Virginia.
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