WVEDC Highlights Role of Local Economic Development Professionals, Shares Policy Priorities with State Lawmakers
October 8, 2025
The West Virginia Economic Development Council (WVEDC) appeared before the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development on Oct. 6 to emphasize the critical role that local economic development professionals play in strengthening communities across the state.
The presentation, delivered by WVEDC Vice President Morganne Tenney, also outlined the organization’s recently adopted policy priorities based on a survey of its more than 200 members.
The survey revealed that WVEDC members view local economic development funding, site readiness funding, and housing development as their top three priorities. Other high-priority areas identified include water and sewer infrastructure improvements and workforce development initiatives.