JCDA Blog
The Jefferson County Child Care Crisis
August 1, 2023 - In Jefferson County, parents wait over a year before finding child care, a study conducted by the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) found. When child care is not immediately available, parents place their name on a child care facility’s “waitlist.” Each facility maintains its...
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Position Announcement - Project Specialist
June 7, 2023 - The JCDA Is hiring a Project Specialist. Please see below or Click Here to read the full Job Description. Project Specialist, Grade 4
Jefferson County Development Authority The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) seeks a full-time project specialist to assist a
program manager and the director in implementing development initiatives. The...
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Pitch Competition Facilitates Business Start-Ups
May 26, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 25, 2023 Pitch Competition Facilitates Business Start-Ups Kearneysville, W.Va. – The Jefferson County Development Authority’s ...
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Jump Start Jefferson People’s Pick Contest
May 18, 2023 - The Jump Start Jefferson People's Pick Contest is here! This contest is open until May 23rd at 12:00 PM Noon! Check out the below infographics on each business participating, and use the form below to vote for your favorite! Vote Here!!!
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JCDA Board Announces New Executive Director
April 21, 2023 - The Jefferson County Development Authority Board of Directors is pleased to announce Edwina "Eddie" Benites-LM as the next Executive Director of the JCDA. Benites-LM is a government relations and economic development expert with 20 years of success. She has experience as a staffer in the US Senate, as...
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Jefferson County Development Authority announces Agriculture Marketing Initiative
March 23, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2023 CONTACT: Ryan Snyder, Agriculture Coordinator Jefferson County Development Authority ryan@jcda.net 304.728.3255 Jefferson County Development Authority announces Agriculture Marketing Initiative Kearneysville, W.Va. – The Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) is pleased to share its agriculture marketing initiative, Agriculture at Home: Jefferson County....
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BCT becomes Official Bank Sponsor of Jump Start Jefferson
February 3, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2023 CONTACT: Dennis Jarvis II, Executive Director Jefferson County Development Authority 304.728.3255 djarvis@jcda.net BCT...
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Development Authority to Open Business Pitch Competition
February 2, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2023 CONTACT: Dennis Jarvis II, Executive Director Jefferson County Development Authority 304.728.3255 djarvis@jcda.net Development...
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Jefferson County Ag. Update - Farm Certification
January 31, 2023 - A farm certification is often something producers think about, but don’t follow through with. There are a multitude of certifications available for agricultural producers, both government provided and private. Most certifications are thought of as marketing tools, but the requirements that come with using them often require holistic...
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Jefferson County Selects Comcast as GigReady Broadband Implementation Partner
January 20, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2023 CONTACT: Dennis Jarvis II, Executive Director Jefferson County Development Authority 304.728.3255 djarvis@jcda.net Jefferson...
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