Morrisey Awards $2.1M to Develop Business-Ready Sites Across 23 Counties; Harrison Gets Piece of Pie

Governor Patrick Morrisey awarded $2.1 million in grants to develop business-ready sites across 23 counties in West Virginia. The grants are designed to aid funding for engineering or architectural needs, including environmental and geotechnical studies, so that businesses looking to build in West Virginia have locations that are ready to accept large-scale projects. 

“Speed to build is critically important when companies are deciding on a location to do business, build facilities, and create jobs,” said Governor Morrisey. “This funding is going to ensure West Virginia is competitive and well-positioned to attract new industry and investment for years to come.”

Governor Morrisey noted that these awards are part of a broader effort to strengthen West Virginia’s inventory of business-ready sites. As competition for major projects continues to increase, the Administration remains focused on reducing development timelines and ensuring communities across the state are prepared to compete for new investment.

The grants awarded by Governor Morrisey are part of the Ready Sites Program and administered by the Division of Economic Development. 

Grants were awarded to the following: 

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  Charleston Area Alliance – $75,000
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  Putnam County Development Authority – $75,000
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  Mason County Development Authority – $75,000
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  Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (Maxwelton site) – $75,000
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  Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (Fountain Springs site) – $75,000
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  McDowell County Economic Development Authority – $75,000
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  Preston County Economic Development Authority (Grace Chapel site) – $75,000
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  Preston County Economic Development Authority (Valley IP site) – $75,000
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  Preston County Economic Development Authority (TAZ Sawmill site) – $75,000
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  Preston County Economic Development Authority (North Pointe IP site) – $75,000
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  Preston County Economic Development Authority (Pres-Mon site) – $75,000
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  Morgan County Economic Development Authority – $75,000
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  Jefferson County Development Authority (Jefferson Orchard site) – $75,000
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  Jefferson County Development Authority (Lot 36 Burr BP site) – $75,000
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  Upshur County Development Authority (Brushy Fork site) – $75,000
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  Upshur County Development Authority (Martin Weatherford site) – $75,000
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  Barbour County Economic Development Authority – $75,000
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  Marion County Regional Development Corporation – $75,000
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  Berkeley County Development Authority – $75,000
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  Bluefield  Economic Development Authority – $75,000
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  Mineral County Economic Development Authority – $75,000
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  Pleasants County Development Authority – $75,000
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  New River Gorge Regional Development Authority – $75,000
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  Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (00 29th Street site) – $75,000
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  Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (Fort Boreman site) – $75,000
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  Wood County Development Authority & Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corp. (Stone Ridge site) – $75,000
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  Harrison County Development Authority (Harrison Regional site) – $75,000
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  Harrison County Development Authority (Spelter site) – $75,000