According to their CEO, the huge, state-of-the-art Mountaintop Beverage facility would not exist in Morgantown without the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. Now, they’re creating hundreds of local jobs and proudly introducing the biggest international brands to North Central West Virginia.
Mister Bee is the only potato chip made in West Virginia. Now owner, Mary Anne Ketelsen, was determined to make sure the brand would be around for generations to come. When she took over in 2018, the operation needed to be completely rehauled. With WV Economic Development Authority financing, Mister Bee was able to triple their capacity, make new products, and hire more people.
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has supported Architectural Wood, LLC (a mill worker based out of Ronceverte, WV) from their humble beginnings to now leading large projects like the corporate offices of Under Armor or Capital One banks.
Safe UV, based in Morgantown, is creating jobs and healthier spaces in its community. Made up of West Virginia University alumni, the company manufactures germicidal ultraviolet lamps—a new product in a relatively new industry. Safe UV's founders saw the need for this technology in recent years and got to work bringing their product to market.
At the core of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority's (WVEDA) mission lies a profound commitment to bolstering the state's economy. The 2023 Equipment Financing Program is a pivotal instrument in achieving this goal. By providing businesses with access to essential tools and machinery, the program facilitates productivity and efficiency enhancements, empowering entrepreneurs to expand their operations and remain competitive in today's fast-paced market.