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SERVICES

If you are a primary or secondary wood processor looking to maximize profits, the WVHAZ will show you sites and buildings situated near existing wood industry firms. We’ll show you how your company can prosper in the WVHAZ with competitive financing incentives, low cost energy and workforce training programs.

The WV Hardwood Alliance Zone is focused on increasing value-added hardwood manufacturing investment in our region and supporting our businesses that are currently located here. We can assist your business by:

  • Providing information about the area and about available or developable industrial sites
  • Coordinating with local and state economic development agencies to generate custom-tailored incentive packages that will meet your needs
  • Helping you connect with utility companies, regulatory agencies, and other entities
  • Providing information on raw materials, wood resources, species, volumes, etc.
  • Visiting your site to determine your business needs or issues your business may face
  • Assisting with industrial access road construction
  • Listing available property or business on the WV Commerce website
  • Arranging and providing information on upcoming business training sessions
  • Providing information on industry-specific foreign trade shows that the WV Department of Commerce attends
  • Assistance with completing loan applications for WV Economic Development Authority funding
  • Outlining beneficial state or local programs for your business
  • Helping you work with other local businesses that may use your goods and services or provide a product or service you need
  • Nominating local businesses and/or business owners for industry awards
  • Writing letters of support for business activities
  • Discussing local banking, real estate and marketing partners
  • Providing space for office employee training
  • Assisting with securing WV tax credits
  • Assisting with training and business planning