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Welcome to the Webster County Economic Development Authority online newsletter. Our goal is to keep you informed of our activities and bring you items of interest regarding jobs, trainings and economic activity in Webster County. |
| West Virginia Edge Magazine Available | |
The WV Edge magazine, published by the WV Department of Commerce, is designed to ask readers to take a closer look at the Mountain State and discover our diverse economy, with the opportunities it offers for businesses of all sizes. The current issue's articles are presented online at www.wvcommerce.org/edge. A limited supply of printed copies are also available. If you would like a copy, contact Geary Weir at the Webster County E.D.A. office. |
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2013 Snowshoe Treasure on the Mountain Raffle Tickets
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Tickets for Snowshoe Foundation's 2013 Treasure on the Mountain $250,000 raffle are now available. This year's prizes include a 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4WD pick-up, $30,000 cash, a 6 night Las Vegas vacation for 4 including airfare, a 2013 Ford F-150 pick-up, a 2013 Chevy AWD Equinox and much more.
The drawing will be held August 3 at the Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Early bird drawings will be held in January, March and June. Tickets cost $100 each and can be purchased locally from a Webster County Community Fund (WCCF) representative. Ten dollars from each ticket sold by WCCF members will go to benefit the Webster Fund. For more information, call Derinda at 304 644-2327 or email websterccf@yahoo.com. |
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Webster County Community Fund Announces 2012 Grant Awards |  Ten community projects, totaling over $5,000, will soon be underway thanks to the Webster County Community Fund and the people of Webster County. Programs supported range from beautification and recreation projects in Webster Springs and Cowen, education initiatives at Hacker Valley & Diana schools, as well as community wide programs offered by the Webster County Health Department, the Family Resource Network and Webster County Memorial Hospital. Recipient organizations include: Webster County Memorial Hospital, the Town of Cowen, Glade District Improvement Council, Cowen Public Library, Webster/Addison Public Library, Town of Addison, Webster County Health Department, Webster County Family Resource Network and Catholic Charities. Since 2005 the Webster County Community Fund has distributed over $35,000 into our community, while raising more than $150,000 for the community's long term needs. The Community Fund was founded in 2004 with the mission to build and maintain a sustainable source of funds to serve the broad philanthropic needs of our county. Such success, in such a short period of time, is due to the outstanding response and generosity of the people in our community. Contributions of all sizes are appreciated and can be directed to the fund of the donor's choice including the General Fund, Paula Green Children's Fund, Bill Weese Trades Scholarship, Arts Fund, Thompson/Douglas Scholarship Fund, Webster Springs Main Street Fund or the Health and Wellness Fund. Tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to WCCF/BAF PO BOX 11 Webster Springs, WV 26288. To learn more about your giving options, or to become a volunteer with the Community Fund, visit www.websterccf.com or call (304) 847-2145. |
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Help with Census Information NowAvailable | As a result of the restructuring of the U.S. Census Bureau's 12 Regional Offices, a new Data Dissemination Specialist position was created. West Virginia is served by Tim Sarko who is responsible for program planning, coordination and implementation of data dissemination and outreach and media activities for the U.S. Census Bureau. He provides information, assistance, consulting services, and specialized training about census products and services and provides outreach to key stakeholders and data users, with emphasis on creating and delivering presentations and conducting workshops to explain the availability and usability of Census data. There is no fee for any of his services.
People doing research or starting up a small business will benefit from using census data. People can email their query and Mr. Sarko will research and respond. He also gives workshops and instruction on how to access online data using American FactFinder (and other census tools) and helps people distinguish between the types of data, compare data accurately and more.
Sarko can be reached at 614-600-6161 or by email at: timothy.a.sarko@census.gov. |
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Warehouse/Light Industrial Space Available for Lease at
Webster County Business Park | |
The Webster County EDA has space available for warehousing or light industrial use at the Webster County Business Park in Gladeview.
The multi-tenant building pictured below has a 12,000 sq. ft tenant space and a 6,000 sq. ft. tenant space available. These spaces are only partially finished and can be built out to suit a tenant.
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Complete details can be found at:
For lease information, contact the Webster County EDA at 304 847-2145 or wcda@websterwv.com. |
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Sincerely,
Geary Weir
Webster County EDA |
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