https://www.prestonwv.com Preston County Economic Development Authority News Feed Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:21:53 +0000 en-US https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/67760/economic-development-in-preston-county-your-business-gateway-to-success https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/67760/economic-development-in-preston-county-your-business-gateway-to-success Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Economic growth is the foundation of a thriving community. The ability of local businesses to operate and thrive generates energy and momentum toward jobs for residents, robust financial opportunities, and a healthy quality of life. Businesses do not operate in a vacuum, though. Established business owners and entrepreneurs alike need... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/67540/robbie-baylor-the-detail-behind-every-detail https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/67540/robbie-baylor-the-detail-behind-every-detail Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Leadership and legacy lead to WVEDC’s Honorary Life Member AwardThis January, the West Virginia Economic Development Council formally recognized Roberta (Robbie) Baylor, Executive Director at Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA), with its highest distinction, the Honorary Life Member Award, for her extraordinary service, leadership, and lasting contributions to economic... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65733/all-west-virginia-small-business-development-center-business-coaches-now-cybersecurity-certified https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65733/all-west-virginia-small-business-development-center-business-coaches-now-cybersecurity-certified Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 With cybersecurity threats to small businesses on the rise, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) announced that all 17 of the organization’s business coaches have completed the North Star Cybersecurity Certification Training Program, according to a press release.Reports have shown that approximately 43% of cyberattacks target small... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65666/preston-county-economic-leaders-prioritize-property-redevelopment https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65666/preston-county-economic-leaders-prioritize-property-redevelopment Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEconomic growth advances as PCEDA prepares key industrial site for new investmentBRUCETON MILLS, WV - The Preston County Economic Development Authority (PCEDA) has announced major progress in the redevelopment of the former Spirit Energy Services property. The 41-acre industrial parcel, located near Interstate 68, has long been regarded... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65734/west-virginia-among-most-affordable-states-to-have-one-parent-stay-home-virginia-costs-are-higher https://www.prestonwv.com/news/p/item/65734/west-virginia-among-most-affordable-states-to-have-one-parent-stay-home-virginia-costs-are-higher Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 A new SmartAsset study released December 2nd finds West Virginia near the bottom of the national cost scale for keeping one parent at home to raise a child. The analysis estimates a West Virginia family needs about $68,099 in single-earner income to allow one parent to stay home, and $78,998... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/65731/us-opportunity-zones-what-opportunity-zones-permanence-means-for-corporate-investors https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/65731/us-opportunity-zones-what-opportunity-zones-permanence-means-for-corporate-investors Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Anyone planning to make a location decision in the coming years should be paying attention to Opportunity Zones, the federal capital gains tax incentive designed to drive productive investment into low-income areas across the country.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made Opportunity Zones (OZs) a permanent feature of the... https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/61585/designing-beyond-the-assembly-line https://www.prestonwv.com/news/preston-county-success/p/item/61585/designing-beyond-the-assembly-line Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 The Detroit factory where Henry Ford first began mass-producing automobiles had a transformative impact not just on the auto industry but on manufacturing and business practices across all industries. However, that factory was singular in purpose—assembling a Model T as quickly and uniformly as possible.Today, while optimal efficiency in production...