West Virginia Governor highlights $96 billion in energy and data center investments
West Virginia Governor Morrisey announced $96 billion in private investments, largely from energy and data centers, aimed at improving the state's economic standing. The State Chamber of Commerce supports these investments, advocating for a focus on urban communities like Huntington and Charleston to drive prosperity.
Governor Morrisey announced $96 billion in private investments, primarily in energy and data centers, since he took office, highlighting these as crucial for West Virginia's economic advancement. He made these remarks at the State Chamber of Commerce's annual business summit.
Steve Roberts, President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, supports these investments and believes the state's future prosperity lies in its urban centers. Roberts specifically mentioned cities such as Huntington, Charleston, Parkersburg, and Morgantown as key areas where concentrated efforts to solve problems could attract jobs and prevent residents from seeking opportunities in neighboring states like Ohio.