Dominion Energy will achieve the historic emissions reduc-
tions in three primary ways: reducing or eliminating gas vent-
ing during planned maintenance and inspections, replacing
older equipment across its system with new low-emission
equipment and expanding leak detection and repair programs
across its entire system.
Northrop Grumman Plant Expansion to
Bring New Jobs to West Virginia
The Northrop Grumman plant in Rocket Center, WV, will
undergo multiple expansion projects, thanks to economic in-
centives offered by the state of West Virginia. These expansions
will allow the company to retain more than 1,100 jobs and
create up to 500 new jobs.
“We are extremely pleased that the state will be supporting
investments to ensure we can continue to deliver our cutting-
edge technology for many years to come,” says Mike Kahn,
vice president and general manager of defense systems at
Northrop Grumman.
Future Business Leaders of America Recognized
for Contributing to Quality Future Workforce
One of the most important factors in a state’s economic
growth is having a talented workforce, and West Virginia’s
future looks bright, thanks to the hard work of student organi-
zations like the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). By
giving students in grades six through 12 an outlet to pursue their
interest in business, the West Virginia chapter of FBLA helps
prepare kids for college and future careers.
“We need youth who are inspired to do great things if our
state is to continue on a path of growth, opportunity and pros-
perity,” says West Virginia Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch.
“If we’re going to attract businesses to West Virginia, we need
a talented workforce, and that’s where groups like FBLA come
into play. They are that future workforce.”
From the small family-owned operation passing the torch to
the next generation to the multinational corporation looking
for a second headquarters, West Virginia is a great place to do
business. Gaunch points to the influx of businesses opening
locations in the Mountain State as proof that West Virginia
is laying a foundation for the next generation to build on for
years to come.
Recent notable business activity includes a $111 million
expansion of Toyota’s manufacturing plant in Buffalo, which
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