AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Debate: Mason County permit filings outline potential environmental impacts from planned data center projects. The Monarch campus could also threaten a rare American chestnut grove, drawing fresh scrutiny as West Virginia courts major AI investment. Main Street: Three longtime Morgantown businesses say decades of growth have brought a broader mix of students, alumni and local customers. Banking Expansion: Belmont Savings Bank plans to open its first West Virginia branch in Wheeling in December, extending its 141-year Ohio Valley business across the river. Flood Recovery: Workers and self-employed people affected by August flooding in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties can apply for disaster unemployment assistance by Dec. 7. Local Investment: Wood County development officials highlighted manufacturing prospects, property reuse and workforce connections; PowerFlo’s purchase of the former Hino facility in Williamstown was among the projects cited.
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