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The 14th annual Forum for Rural Innovation on March 9th will showcase new ideas, programs, and practices that enhance the agricultural development and profitability of farms and rural businesses in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and northern Virginia area. Offering opportunities for both networking and education, the Forum features a variety of exhibits and panel discussions that highlight how individual farms, rural businesses, and educational institutions are planning for the future of agriculture.   

Sweeping changes are happening to federal tax laws for businesses in 2018. Join the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum(EPEF) on Feb. 1 and learn how these changes may impact your business.

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Are you a small business owner in Jefferson County, W.Va., or know one with an amazing success story? If so, submit a nomination for the Small Business Week awards and recognize the achievements that small businesses make to our local community and our nation's economy.

The Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia leads the state in economic development, and continued growth in the region is anticipated during the next several years. Officials with the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Business and Economics Bureau of Business ad Economic Research recently presented their economic forecast for Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties to area officials and business leaders.   

Looking to move or expand your business into a high-growth, low-tax area with easy highway, rail, and air access to Washington, D.C., and the entire East Coast? Then look no farther than Jefferson County, West Virginia. We have a vibrant business climate, featuring two modern industrial parks, updated infrastructure, an employer-friendly workforce, and a highly rated state university.

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) is pleased to announce that Nicolas "Nic" Diehl will be its next Executive Director. After an extensive search, the JCDA selected Nic from a group of many qualified candidates from across the United States.

Getting your business started just got a little easier with the opening of the West Virginia Secretary of State (WVSOS) Regional Business Hub in Martinsburg. Join the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum on Nov. 2 and meet the staff of the WVSOS Business Hub and learn how they can assist you with your business matters.

WVU Medicine has relocated its home health and central scheduling operations for Jefferson Medical Center and Berkeley Medical Center to the Jefferson Building in BURR Plaza.

Economic Development Director (Jefferson County, WV)