$328 million Biometrics Technology Center to be built in Clarksburg
A new $328 million Biometrics Technology Center is scheduled to be built in Clarksburg. A joint facility of the FBI and U.S. Department of Defense, the new Center will be constructed on the campus of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The 360,000-square-foot structure will nearly double the space capacity of the existing 2,500-employee FBI CJIS Division campus. Once completed, the expansion will enable the FBI to consolidate all of its biometrics operations, many of which are in satellite facilities in Marion County.
A new $328 million Biometrics Technology Center is scheduled to be built in Clarksburg. A joint facility of the FBI and U.S. Department of Defense, the new Center will be constructed on the campus of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. The 360,000-square-foot structure will nearly double the space capacity of the existing 2,500-employee FBI CJIS Division campus. Once completed, the expansion will enable the FBI to consolidate all of its biometrics operations, many of which are in satellite facilities in Marion County.
International healthcare technology firm to open in Jefferson County
Randox Laboratories, an international diagnostic reagent and equipment manufacturer based in Northern Ireland, plans to establish its first East Coast facility in Kearneysville. The firm is investing $7 million to renovate an existing structure into a 33,180-square-foot base for administration, distribution, sales and manufacturing. When it becomes operational in February 2010, the site is expected to create 50 scientific, sales and manufacturing jobs.
Randox Laboratories, an international diagnostic reagent and equipment manufacturer based in Northern Ireland, plans to establish its first East Coast facility in Kearneysville. The firm is investing $7 million to renovate an existing structure into a 33,180-square-foot base for administration, distribution, sales and manufacturing. When it becomes operational in February 2010, the site is expected to create 50 scientific, sales and manufacturing jobs.
Global consulting firm opens first West Virginia office
Consulting firm ICF International opened its first office in West Virginia. The Charleston office, which currently employs three people, focuses on education consulting. A global provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, ICF has 50 offices in the U.S. and six international locations. ICF was included in the 2008 BusinessWeek's Annual List of the top 50 “Hot Growth Companies” and was ranked 38th on the Forbes’ list of America’s 200 best small companies.
Consulting firm ICF International opened its first office in West Virginia. The Charleston office, which currently employs three people, focuses on education consulting. A global provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, ICF has 50 offices in the U.S. and six international locations. ICF was included in the 2008 BusinessWeek's Annual List of the top 50 “Hot Growth Companies” and was ranked 38th on the Forbes’ list of America’s 200 best small companies.
Putnam County plant to ship engines to Japan
The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Buffalo will produce four-cylinder engines to ship to Japan. The plant had been shipping four-cylinder engines for Toyota Corollas to plants in Ontario and California. Although production ended in the California plant, the Buffalo plant will ship four-cylinder engines to the expanded facility in Ontario and to a factory in Japan. The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Buffalo has 1,050 employees.
The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Buffalo will produce four-cylinder engines to ship to Japan. The plant had been shipping four-cylinder engines for Toyota Corollas to plants in Ontario and California. Although production ended in the California plant, the Buffalo plant will ship four-cylinder engines to the expanded facility in Ontario and to a factory in Japan. The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Buffalo has 1,050 employees.
Census Bureau recruiting temporary workers in West Virginia
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time employees in West Virginia to assist with the 2010 Census. Job applicants may call the local Census office or toll-free Jobs Line at 1-866-861-2010 to schedule the required preemployment test. Application materials are available at http://2010.census.gov/2010census . An estimated 2,500 temporary workers may be hired statewide, primarily during the spring of 2010. The local Census offices in West Virginia are in Charleston, Kanawha County, 304-348-6730; Beckley, Raleigh County, 304-207-9390; and Morgantown, Monongalia County, 304-212-3100.
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time employees in West Virginia to assist with the 2010 Census. Job applicants may call the local Census office or toll-free Jobs Line at 1-866-861-2010 to schedule the required preemployment test. Application materials are available at http://2010.census.gov/2010census . An estimated 2,500 temporary workers may be hired statewide, primarily during the spring of 2010. The local Census offices in West Virginia are in Charleston, Kanawha County, 304-348-6730; Beckley, Raleigh County, 304-207-9390; and Morgantown, Monongalia County, 304-212-3100.
West Virginia companies receive national recognition for energy saving efforts
Four West Virginia companies recently received national recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy for their energy efficiency actions. Recipients of the Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now Awards were Mittal Steel, Weirton, Hancock County; Marble King, Paden City, Wetzel County; QuadGraphics, Martinsburg, Berkeley County; and Wheeling-Nisshin, Follansbee, Brooke County. The companies took part in an onsite energy assessment by the Industrial Assessment Center of West Virginia University, which focused on energy use in industrial processes. For more information on industrial energy assessments and efficiency programs, contact the Industries of the Future – West Virginia at http://www.iofwv.nrcce.wvu.edu or 304-293-7318, ext. 5426.
Four West Virginia companies recently received national recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy for their energy efficiency actions. Recipients of the Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now Awards were Mittal Steel, Weirton, Hancock County; Marble King, Paden City, Wetzel County; QuadGraphics, Martinsburg, Berkeley County; and Wheeling-Nisshin, Follansbee, Brooke County. The companies took part in an onsite energy assessment by the Industrial Assessment Center of West Virginia University, which focused on energy use in industrial processes. For more information on industrial energy assessments and efficiency programs, contact the Industries of the Future – West Virginia at http://www.iofwv.nrcce.wvu.edu or 304-293-7318, ext. 5426.
West Virginia in good position compared to other states’ economic indicators
Although virtually every state is affected by the current recession, West Virginia enters 2010 with comparatively better economic indicators. The findings come from the Index of State Economic Momentum, produced by the nonpartisan Federal Funds Information for States. West Virginia was one of only four states to post positive income growth during the June-to-September period analyzed. West Virginia achieved 2.52 percent income growth, compared to the national average loss of 2.57 percent. No state reported employment gains, but West Virginia’s loss of 3.6 percent is less than the national average of 4.2 percent.
Although virtually every state is affected by the current recession, West Virginia enters 2010 with comparatively better economic indicators. The findings come from the Index of State Economic Momentum, produced by the nonpartisan Federal Funds Information for States. West Virginia was one of only four states to post positive income growth during the June-to-September period analyzed. West Virginia achieved 2.52 percent income growth, compared to the national average loss of 2.57 percent. No state reported employment gains, but West Virginia’s loss of 3.6 percent is less than the national average of 4.2 percent.
WVEDA approves bond allocations for power plant projects
During its December meeting, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved allocations for the following projects to facilitate the issuance of tax exempt bonds under the guidance of federal tax rules.
$47.8 million for Longview Power, Morgantown, a new 695 megawatt electrical power generating plant under construction
$35 million for Appalachian Power Company and $30 million for Ohio Power Company for projects at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County
During its December meeting, the West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved allocations for the following projects to facilitate the issuance of tax exempt bonds under the guidance of federal tax rules.
$47.8 million for Longview Power, Morgantown, a new 695 megawatt electrical power generating plant under construction
$35 million for Appalachian Power Company and $30 million for Ohio Power Company for projects at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County
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