Our State

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Global manufacturing is shifting homeward. Tariffs, logistics volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty have exposed the hidden cost of global supply chains. The challenge isn’t whether to reshore — it’s where to do it profitably, sustainably, and fast. West Virginia offers the lowest total landed cost of domestic production in the United States. With lower labor and energy costs, ready industrial capacity, and one of the nation’s most efficient regulatory environments, West Virginia is the smartest place in America to manufacture again.  

1. Workforce Advantage: Skilled, Loyal, and Production-Ready: West Virginia’s people are the foundation of its competitiveness. Generations of industrial, energy, and manufacturing experience have built a workforce that is disciplined, capable, and proud of its craft.

2. Labor Cost Advantage: Lower Costs, Higher Profitability: Labor costs in West Virginia are 20–25% below the national average, providing a long-term competitive advantage without compromising quality or output.

3. Energy Cost Advantage: Powering Growth Affordably: As one of the nation’s top energy-producing states, West Virginia offers unmatched industrial power value.

4. Land & Real-Estate Advantage: Space to Scale: West Virginia provides real industrial space, not empty promises.

5. Location & Logistics Advantage: Central to 70% of U.S. Markets: West Virginia sits at the nexus of the East Coast and Midwest — ideal for reshoring firms serving national customers.

6. Incentives & Business Environment Advantage: Partnership Over Bureaucracy: West Virginia’s business climate emphasizes speed, flexibility, and alignment with growth.

7. Regulatory Environment Advantage: Pro-Business, Low-Red-Tape State: West Virginia stands out for its efficient, predictable, and pro-manufacturing regulatory climate — a major differentiator versus high-bureaucracy states.