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Stories shaping business growth in the Northern Panhandle

Stay up to date with the latest projects, announcements, and success stories driving growth and opportunity in Brooke and Hancock Counties.

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

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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.

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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

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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

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