JCDA Blog
Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum Offers Small Business Programs
April 22, 2019 - The Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum (EPEF) is presenting two programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners on Thurs., May 2, at the Country Inn in Berkeley Springs. Program topics will include "Small Business Assistance" and "Managing Your Cash Flow". Program Information Small Business Assistance - Jane Peters with the SpringTech...
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Agricultural Forum Shares New Ideas for Enhancing Rural Businesses
February 13, 2019 - The 15th annual Forum for Sustaining Agriculture (formerly Forum for Rural Innovation) on March 8 will feature new programs and practices that enhance farm and rural business prosperity. With opportunities for both networking and education, the Forum will showcase a variety of presentations and exhibits that emphasize innovative and practical...
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JCDA Aims for Transparency While Maintaining Necessary Confidentiality
November 21, 2018 - As a county economic development organization, it is important for the Jefferson County Development Authority to be transparent. While we try hard to communicate who we are, what we do, the services we have to offer, and the direction we are heading, there are many aspects of our...
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Statement from TeMa CEO
October 3, 2018 - I consider earth the home for all living beings and things in nature and have full respect for the opinions of those who wish to take care of the environment. I truly wish to avoid problems and incorrect interpretations; therefore, I would like to inform the Jefferson County community about...
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JCDA Business Coach Assists Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
October 2, 2018 - If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to take your company to the next level, the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) has a business coach who can guide you through the development process and help you succeed. The JCDA recently renewed its agreement with the West...
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JCDA Contributes To Horse Park Feasibility Study
September 11, 2018 - Plans for a multi-use horse park and agricultural center in Jefferson County are moving forward now that funding for an in-depth feasibility study has been obtained.For the past four years, a small group of people interested in equestrian sport, agriculture, land preservation, and economic development in Jefferson County...
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Rockwool Plans Community Open Houses to Address Concerns about Ranson Facility
August 20, 2018 - Rockwool will host a series of community open houses to share information and address concerns of area residents about plans for its new manufacturing facility in Ranson, West Virginia.
Community Open Houses
The Community Open Houses will be on the following dates and times: Thursday, August 23 - 10...
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Jefferson County Development Authority Addresses Misinformation about Rockwool
July 31, 2018 - The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) is addressing the misinformation circulating throughout the community about the process in which Rockwool chose to locate its new manufacturing facility in Ranson, West Virginia.
The JCDA works with individual leads and prospects and consults closely with the West Virginia Development Office...
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SPX Purchases Schonstedt Instrument Company in Jefferson County
July 16, 2018 - SPX Corporation has purchased Schonstedt Instrument Company in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Schonstedt manufactures and distributes magnetic locator products used for locating underground utilities and other buried objects.
"We are excited about Schonstedt joining the SPX team," said Gene Lowe, president and CEO of SPX Corporation. "Schonstedt is the leader in...
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Auto Repair and Performance Shop Opens in Burr Business Park
July 13, 2018 - Obsession Performance, an auto repair and performance shop, opened January 1st in the Burr Business Park in Kearneysville. Obsession Performance serves car, jeep, and truck enthusiasts in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding areas specializing in aftermarket and performance products with a state-of-the-art Dyno for performance testing and...
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