Morgan County Economic Development

We've got great businesses in town. Berkeley Springs Water Company gave a huge discount to Pitt Ohio so they could send a tractor trailer load of famous Berkeley Springs water to the folks in Flint, Michigan. Cheers to the folks at BSWater! Bring your business to a place with heart.

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West Virginia Department of Commerce Advisory Board Survey You are being invited to participate in a small business survey. This annual survey is being conducted by the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC). The WVSBDC is inviting all West Virginia small businesses to participate in this survey to better understand the issues and needs fa…

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FirstEnergy announced this week an expanded program in coordination with Blue Ridge CTC in Martinsburg, WV. Blue Ridge CTC can be reached at 304.260.4380

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In honor of National Manufacturing Day and the launch of G*t Creek's 9th catalog, the EDA celebrated them with a certificate that proclaimed: “When we consider the type of industry we are seeking for Morgan County, G*t Creek is our model.” EDA president Beth Curtin presents the certificate to G*t Caperton.

Some background on the new MCEDA director who begins work on Monday.

Betsy Heath is a West Virginia native, originally from neighboring Berkeley County, and has resided in Morgan County for 18 years. She has co-owned and managed Lot 12 Public House restaurant for the past 16 years. Heath’s involvement in the local community has included serving on: the EDA Board of Directors for 8 years; WV Buy Fresh, Buy Local Board of Directors; Morgan County Association of Food and Farms (MCAFF) Board of Directors, and volunteers for the Warm Springs Intermediate School Garden Program. She successfully completed contract work for MCEDA that earned funding from WVEDC for the local EDA program and coordinated the first Morgan County Farm Directory. Heath is a graduate of Shepherd University and is also an adjunct professor at Blue Ridge CTC.

Both the selection committee of EDA and the County Commissioners had high praise for Heath and look forward to a productive EDA under her leadership.

The Morgan County Commission today accepted the Morgan County Economic Development Authority recommendation to hire Betsy Heath of Berkeley Springs to serve as EDA Director. Heath begins her responsibilities on Monday.

More excellent work in one of our local businesses. Congratulations to Berkeley Club. And EDA is satisfied to know that our 4 year Business Coach program with WV Small Business development Center -- and Business Coach Bob Marggraf, played an essential role in this company's growth.

Berkeley Club fires up new bottling line for growing market In an effort to capture a different niche in the growing bottled water industry, Berkeley Springs Water made a move this summer to add “manufacturer” to their business profile.

We are proud to announce that EDA is joining the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce in honoring G*t Creek on this day, acknowledging how they are the model for the type of manufacturing we work to attract here. We are also pleased to support the launch of G*t Creek's 8th catalog of products this year featuring a picture of Berkeley Springs on the cover. And, that the beautiful catalog -- a collector's item for sure -- is the design and photography work of local artist Robert Peak Design.. Thanks G*t Creek!

Congratulations to our fellow EDA next door in Berkeley County. This is a huge boost for the economy and jobs in the entire region. MCEDA will be looking for enterprises connected with P&G to locate here in Morgan County, just down the road.

West Virginia: Groundbreaking for new Procter & Gamble plant CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Procter & Gamble planned to break ground Friday on a $500 million West Virginia manufacturing hub, a project expected to create hundreds of jobs as one of the largest economic development…

This excellent commentary by Berkeley County Chamber CEO, Tina Coombs could have been written about the Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber as well. Our Chamber has been a five star partner for EDA for decades. Thanks to our Chamber of Commerce.

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REMINDER! Applications for the job of director of the Morgan County Economic Development Authority are due TODAY by 5pm. See website for directions: morgancountyeda.com

Re-opening application process for the Morgan County EDA Executive Director job. Please check the website for job description and how to apply.

Home Meetings The Morgan County Economic Development Authority meets the last Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. The meeting takes place in the County Commission meeting room at 77 Fairfax Street in the Morgan County Courthouse, Berkeley Springs, WV. Agendas are available by contacting Terri Burhans (see…