West Virginia Lags Neighbors in Site Section for Businesses, But is Moving to Change That
West Virginia is racing to catch up with neighboring states by preparing its first shovel-and broadband-ready business sites.
On the Ohio River in Wood County, officials are clearing hurdles to prepare sites for new businesses.
Two locations, 70 acres of farmland and a sprawling industrial park, are set to become suitable for development, thanks to the first $150,000 grant from a new state program designed to make “shovel-ready” sites attractive for businesses.
But these projects are the exception.
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