Work Continues at Former People’s Bank in Weirton
WEIRTON — The Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle is on track to be in its new home this summer. Officials with the local economic development agency which serves Hancock and Brooke counties announced plans in October to relocate from their current space on Penco Road to the former People’s Bank building in Weirton’s […]
Role of manufacturing in local economy, community stressed
Whether through her capacity as president of the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce or as owner of Puskarich Accounting, Debbie Puskarich has worked for several years to raise awareness of the role that manufacturing businesses play in their communities and to make young adults aware of the opportunities they offer.
BDC launches renovation of former People’s Bank
WEIRTON — A local economic development agency is in the midst of renovating a former bank, with an eye on making the building its new home. The Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle announced it is in the process of renovating the former People’s Bank building at 3383 Main St. In Weirton. According to […]
BHJ Planning Commission secures $1.2 million grant for tri-county revitalization efforts
The Brooke-Hancock-Jefferson Metropolitan Planning Commission is spearheading a new initiative to work more closely with local governments on both sides of the river for community revitalization efforts.
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Site Readiness Grants to Develop Business-Ready Locations Throughout West Virginia
Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $525,000 of site readiness grants in six West Virginia counties.
Rock Springs Business Park issued certificate of completion by state EPA
By Craig Howell MANAGING EDITOR June 6, 2018 CHESTER — Following almost seven years of work, the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle has reached a milestone with its first major development project. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a certificate of completion to the BDC for the Rock Springs Business […]
Premium Guard welcomed to Weirton
A producer of after-market automotive filters and other supplies has officially taken up residency in the Ohio Valley.
Premium Guard to open distribution hub in Weirton
Less than a year after the closure of the rue21 distribution center in Weirton, a new business will be setting up shop in the building the clothing retailer once called home.
Form Energy’s Factory 1 Reaches Construction Milestone
by Chloë Mesogitis Thu, February 8th 2024 Form Energy’s Factory 1 reaches construction milestone | WTOV (wtov9.com) HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Form Energy’s Factory 1 is marking a big milestone. The factory being built on the former Weirton Steel Site that will generate American-made batteries for a reliable, resilient grid saw its final beam put in place […]
Leaders say Form Energy’s arrival will be spark Weirton, region needs
by Tyler MaddenThu, April 27th, 2023, 10:04 PM EDT WEIRTON, W.Va. — Form Energy plans to break ground on its facility at the former Weirton Steel mill site within the next few weeks and plan to begin production at the factory in mid to late 2024. “The logistics on the site are incredible,” Form Energy VP of Communications Sarah […]