Origin year
The statewide network for economic progress
Progress moveswhen West Virginiamoves together.
WVEDC brings economic development professionals and organizations together to collaborate, advocate, strengthen existing business and attract new opportunity across the Mountain State.
Statewide collaborationOne council. One shared direction.
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Economic developmentMember collaborationLegislative advocacyLeadership developmentBusiness growthStatewide connection
Economic developmentMember collaborationLegislative advocacyLeadership developmentBusiness growthStatewide connection
01 / About WVEDC
The people behind West Virginia's next chapter.
WVEDC grew from the West Virginia Industrial Development Association, established in 1961. Today, its membership spans public and private-sector professionals working across utilities, railroads, banks, local development authorities, private industry, planning councils and government.
Successful economic development is coordinated work. WVEDC creates the forum where those people meet, share, learn and move common priorities forward.
How the network works
Connection creates capacity.Professional network / Statewide impact
Member directory records
Annual legislative conference attendees
Flagship annual conferences
02 / What WVEDC enables
More than a membership. A working system for progress.
01
Convene the network
Bring public and private-sector economic development professionals together around common programs, issues and opportunities.
02
Advance policy
Give members a stronger view of legislation and key issues affecting economic development across the state.
03
Grow capability
Connect professionals with LED training, conferences, publications and peer knowledge that strengthen their work.
04
Build relationships
Create meaningful collaboration between local authorities, state leaders, utilities, industries and regional partners.
Built oncollaborationdesigned for growth
03 / The bigger picture
Economic development is local work with statewide consequences.
Attracting a new employer, keeping a growing company, improving infrastructure or building a stronger talent pipeline rarely happens in isolation. WVEDC is the connective tissue between the people doing that work.
Statewide relationships
Business retention + expansion
Policy awareness + advocacy
Professional development
04 / Upcoming
Where the state's economic development community meets in person.
SEP16–182026
Annual Fall Conference
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
Sessions on outdoor recreation-driven growth, youth workforce development, innovative financing and insights from state and federal partners.
JAN20–212027
Legislative Conference
Charleston
Two days connecting economic developers, state and local officials, policy conversations and professional networking.
05 / Tools for members
Find the information that keeps your work moving.
Clear paths to the resources economic development professionals use most.
Legislative Monitor
Track activity, understand key issues and stay closer to policy conversations.
LED Training Options
Find eligible training opportunities and plan continuing development credit.
Member Directory
Connect with professionals and organizations working across West Virginia.
Publications + Classifieds
Access useful documents, updates and opportunities from across the network.
06 / Membership
Better economic development starts with a stronger network.
Join the only statewide professional organization in West Virginia focused solely on promoting economic development and serving the professionals who make it happen.
West Virginia Economic Development Council
One state.
Many communities.
Shared progress.
Professional. Connected. Forward-looking. A renewed identity built around the idea that the state's strongest economic advantage is coordinated action.