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Action Facilities Management - Diane Lewis
“We have an excellent workforce. Without them, we would not enjoy the success that we have achieved today. So I’m always saying kudos to our employees, and I love telling people that we are from West Virginia.”
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Alcon Research - Jackie Murphy
“We developed excellent partnerships with local agencies and educational institutions that have helped develop a talented local workforce and a local pool of capable workers to grow with us.”
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Azimuth - Craig Hartzell
"A building’s a building — but the people in the building; that’s our strength."
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BrooAlexa Construction - Frances Brooks
"Being in a smaller state gives us the opportunity to build strong connections."
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Dupont Washington Works - Karl Boelter
"DuPont Washington Works is the site of DuPont's second-largest manufacturing facility in the world. Our diverse workforce is made up of devoted individuals who are all important to our success."
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Edward Tucker Architects - Edward Tucker
“My employees have the opportunities to do meaningful and rewarding work, while enjoying a high quality of life.”
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HMS Technologies - Harry M. Siegel
"I’m proud that HMS Technologies in our own little way has done something to dispel the myth that there are no technologists in West Virginia, because there are."
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Klöckner Pentaplast - Michael Evans
“The workforce in West Virginia is dedicated to the success of the facility. Every person understands our goals and expectations. Our employees come up with new and innovative ways to tackle problems."
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Macy's - Peter Longo
"Imagine doing business in a state where you get a call from the governor who says, 'I understand you're interested in coming to West Virginia. I'd like to have lunch with you.' That's a wow!"
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Marble King - Beri Fox
"We are proud that Marble King still manufactures not only in America, but in West Virginia."
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New Horizon Consulting - Kara Gray
"A lot of people think West Virginia folks don’t leave because they don’t know any better or they just have never had the opportunity to see the big wide world. Well, I have and I like it here better."
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Pratt & Whitney - Andrew Waterston
“I just find the accessibility to government officials is a very nice thing in this state. The ongoing communication and knowledge of our company from the state's leaders is reassuring."
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Protea Biosciences - Stephen Turner
“We're one of a handful of states that has its financial affairs in order. This is a great state that is beautifully positioned to grow in the 21st century economy"
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Quad/Graphics - Tim Pulte
"Two key factors in opening a plant here were the lower cost of real estate and the central location. The workforce is great, too. They’re a very dedicated, loyal and hardworking team."
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Renick Millworks - Jay Petre
"The work ethic is strong. West Virginians are known to be hard-working mountain people. Plus, the labor costs are workable here."
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Rowdy Orbit - Jonathan Moore
"A lot of my friends are married with kids. I tell them in West Virginia, we let our kids play down the street and don’t have to worry about their safety."
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Swanson Industries - Mark Carter
“We have customers from literally all over the world on a regular basis. When they come here they love West Virginia."
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