By Eric Hrin | Times West Virginian October 24, 2019 FAIRMONT — Gov. Jim Justice said there is “potential of growth beyond belief” at the I-79 Technology Park during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase III Road System at the park. “Build the road,” he said, Thursday. Along with other officials, Justice applauded the expansion […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 24, 2019 CONTACT: Jordan Damron, [email protected] Gov. Justice attends groundbreaking ceremony for expansion of I-79 Technology Park Click here to watch video FAIRMONT, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined members of the High Technology Foundation and the Marion County Commission at the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont today to take […]
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by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT post EDITOR October 24, 2019 FAIRMONT — Dozens of state officials gathered at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center Thursday afternoon for the official groundbreaking ceremony for Phase III of development at the I-79 Technology Park. The expansion of the park, which is owned by the High Technology Foundation, will […]
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by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT post EDITOR October 13, 2019 FAIRMONT — The West Virginia High Technology Consortium received more than $837,000 last week through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Grant Program, and it plans to use the money to help local entrepreneurs. Jim Estep, the consortium’s president […]
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John Mark Shaver Oct 8, 2019 FAIRMONT — Nearly $8 million will be granted to a variety of West Virginia organizations, including the West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation in Marion County, Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W. Va., announced Tuesday. In all, 10 West Virginia organizations will receive a total […]
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by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT post EDITOR FAIRMONT — After holding a successful meeting discussing the growth potential of cybersecurity in the Mountain State last month, West Virginia’s technology leaders are planning ways to increase exposure of cyber career fields to the state’s students and young professionals. The meeting, held by TechConnect WV, spurred the […]
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by Conor Griffith BUSINESS EDITOR Sept. 16, 2019 CHARLESTON — In an era of big data, the Mountain State has several valuable assets it can take advantage of in order to be competitive in the high tech-driven 21st-century business landscape. Such was the subject of several presentations and panel discussions during the second annual […]
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by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT post EDITOR Aug 28, 2019 With the beginning of development on Phase III of the I-79 High Technology Park, Marion County officials are hopeful that they can bring more economic diversification to the area. When Phase III is completed, the park will be able to hold a number of new […]
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High Technology Foundation President & CEO, Jim Estep featured on Inside West Virginia Politics to talk about the growth of West Virginia’s tech sector.
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by Conor Griffith BUSINESS EDITOR FAIRMONT — Several of the Mountain State’s various strides and ongoing aspirations to enhance cybersecurity’s job-creating potential were detailed Wednesday morning at a working group meeting of TechConnect West Virginia. Gathering at the Robert H. Mollohan Building of the I-79 Technology Park, the working group consisted of representatives from state […]
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