West Virginia Business News

The Jefferson County Development Authority is experiencing growth and development. Our team is welcoming two new members and a promotion of an existing team member.

CHARLESTON, WV (STL.News) Governor Jim Justice announced today that the Technologies and Materials (TeMa) North American manufacturing plant located in Jefferson County is set to add a $7 million expansion, which will double the size of the facility.

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Request for Proposal (RFP) - Real Estate Broker Services

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) is seeking proposals from real estate brokers/firms to sell real property located in the Burr Business Park in Jefferson County, W.Va.

West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Ed Gaunch and other officials announced today that convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. will build a distribution truck transfer station in Burr Business Park in Kearneysville. This site will be just the second transportation depot to support the company’s two distribution centers, located in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) welcomes Krista Hoffman as its new administrative assistant to oversee the administrative, clerical, and day-to-day office operations for the organization.

Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, plans to open a distribution center in Jefferson County, bringing 25 new jobs to West Virginia. 

The Jefferson County Development Authority is seeking an Administrative Assistant to perform administrative, clerical, and day-to-day office activities including, but not limited to, bookkeeping, processing accounts payables and receivables, providing customer service, preparing meeting minutes, preparing reports and other correspondence, filing, and answering telephones.

The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) has completed a four-year strategic plan that will guide JCDA leaders in creating a sustainable organization and economic development program for Jefferson County.

For the past 10 months, JCDA board members and staff have been reviewing the organization’s strengths and weaknesses, assessing the county’s development needs and opportunities, and gathering community input to develop a road map for the organization. The resulting strategic plan includes a revised organizational mission statement, defines five core values, identifies seven goals for 2021-2025, and outlines several strategies for each goal.