ReshoreWV Advisory Network

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The ReshoreWV Advisory Network brings together business leaders, economic developers, educators, and policymakers to identify and accelerate reshoring opportunities that strengthen West Virginia’s manufacturing base. By connecting real-world industry expertise with student research, data-driven analysis, and state policy support, the Network ensures that reshoring proposals turn into actionable projects, investments, and jobs.

Why Join the Advisory Network?

Shape the Future of Manufacturing

• Provide insights that guide student teams and researchers as they analyze industries impacted by tariffs and global supply chain shifts.

Connect with Talent & Innovation

• Engage directly with students West Virginia universities, tapping into fresh perspectives and cutting-edge data models.

Drive Policy & Incentives

• Work alongside peers and state leaders to recommend industrial policies and incentives that make reshoring feasible and competitive.

Access Deal Flow

• Review vetted proposals with clear implementation roadmaps that can connect your company with investors, workforce programs, and state-level resources.

How the Network Works

• Advisory Role: Members participate as guest speakers, industry mentors, and proposal reviewers.
• Collaboration: Engage with chambers of commerce, regional development authorities, and economic development offices across all 55 counties.
• Feedback Loop: Help shape statewide reshoring priorities by identifying barriers, incentives, and investment opportunities.
• Visibility: Highlight your business as a partner in growing West Virginia’s $8.8 billion manufacturing base toward the $25 billion goal.

Who Can Join?

• Businesses: Manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics firms seeking new growth opportunities.
• Industry Associations & Chambers: Partners connecting regional and statewide stakeholders.
• Universities & Colleges: Faculty and administrators supporting student engagement and workforce development.
• Economic Development Authorities: Local and regional leaders focused on attracting and retaining industry.
• Investors & Technology Firms: Venture capital, private equity, and tech providers interested in reshoring opportunities.

Become a Founding Member

ReshoreWV is actively building a statewide advisory network. Founding members will be recognized on ReshoreWV.com and invited to participate in the inaugural State Capitol Presentations in August 2026, where the top student proposals will be showcased before industry and legislative leaders.  

Apply Today!