WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A special conference is being held in Wheeling the next two days to discuss various aspects of manufacturing and energy industries in West Virginia.
The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is hosting its annual Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge today and tomorrow.
The event brings together industry leaders and professionals from across the region to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the manufacturing and energy industries.
Dr. John Deskins from WVU’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research spoke at the conference today about things like employment and unemployment rates as well as how many more jobs are estimated to come to the state.
”It’s not only important to learn what we have now in the Mountain State, but also what’s on the horizon, what’s coming, whether it’s hydrogen, whether it’s further development of wind and solar or new technologies coming to West Virginia”
Bill Bissett – President, West Virginia Manufacturers Association
”We have to continue to pursue these opportunities to bring new businesses to West Virginia and new jobs. That’s why we’re here today to better understand those opportunities.”
Dr. John Deskins – West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Those in attendance also had the opportunity to talk with various other local industries on how they can better economic development in the state.
Dr. Deskins says it is important to continue talking about the various changes within the energy sector throughout the state so they can continue to provide resources for the people of West Virginia.
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