Economic Development

I am proud to have co-hosted over 40 major hiring events throughout the state since 2015. If you are looking for a job, want to change your career, or enhance your skills, these job fairs are the places to be!

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Scheduling  

My staff and I participate in events and meetings across the Mountain State throughout the year.  From Skypes with classrooms, to small business ribbon cuttings, job fairs, and Manchin Mobile Mondays, we are honored to receive your invitation.   

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Manchin Mobile Monday   

Every Monday, members of my staff are available in easily accessed locations across the state to assist with constituent services and to bring your thoughts and concerns directly back to me. Below are next week's times and locations for Monday, June 10.

GRAFTON
Taylor County Public Library, 200 Beech Street
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.      
Staff: Regional Coordinator Michael Garcia will attend.
 

BARBOURSVILLE
Barboursville Public Library, 728 Main Street
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Staff: Regional Coordinator Mike Browning will attend.

From the Hill to the Mountains

MANCHIN DISCOURAGED BY FCC REPORT ON RURAL BROADBAND COVERAGE

As a West Virginian who has been to every county, almost every town and driven on almost every road, I know that the findings in this report do not accurately reflect what West Virginians are actually experiencing when it comes to internet coverage. That’s exactly why I have called on the FCC to utilize public feedback to improve broadband coverage data by introducing the Map Improvement Act of 2019 and why I am proud to be the only elected official to have officially challenged a federal broadband coverage map. It’s impossible to fill gaps if you don’t know they are there. That’s why accurate coverage maps are the first and most important step when determining who needs coverage. The FCC should go back to the drawing board and make sure their data is accurate before ignoring problems that are most certainly there. I stand ready to work with the FCC to ensure we address the issue of inaccurate coverage data, move forward on critical programs like the Mobility Fund Phase II and are truly on the right path toward narrowing the digital divide in West Virginia. Read more.

MANCHIN, CAPITO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE FUNERAL FOR LAST SURVIVING WWII MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

A state funeral is our nation’s highest honor bestowed upon a person posthumously. It is a seven to ten-day event, consisting of ceremonies and funeral processions in the home state of the Veteran and in Washington D.C., where the honored will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. While Congress can authorize the use of the rotunda, in order for the U.S. Military to make the arrangements for a state funeral, the President must call for one. The nation’s oldest Medal of Honor recipient, Bob Maxwell, died in Oregon recently. He was 98.  Read more.

MANCHIN APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE OF THE BIPARTISAN TRACED ACT LIMITING SPAM AND ROBOCALLS

Whether you’re a Democrat or Republican, we as Americans can all agree on one thing, spam and robocalls are just absolutely awful. I am glad that my colleagues have come together to pass legislation to give FCC and other federal agencies the resources they need to finally reduce calls like these, which have increased year after year. This bill will also put in stricter regulations and harsher penalties for telemarketers and scammers that harass people. I am proud to have cosponsored this commonsense, bipartisan bill. Read more.

MANCHIN SECURES WEST VIRGINIA PRIORITIES IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

At a time when we face many threats at home and abroad with budget constraints because of our country’s dire fiscal challenges, we must make sure that we maintain a strong defense while also reducing unnecessary costs. This bipartisan defense package provides the necessary funding to support our troops and defend our nation and provide support to our West Virginia service members and industrial base. I am proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to include these provisions and I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this important legislation. Read more.

Key Federal Resources

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $3.3 MILLION FOR JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

In West Virginia, the opioid epidemic has completely ravaged our communities and our economy. There are major deficits in our workforce because many people who have substance use disorder are unable to work. Job training resources like this are so important in helping West Virginians in recovery find good-paying jobs and get back to work. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I am always supportive of economic opportunities like this for our great state. I firmly believe that West Virginians are the most hardworking, dedicated workers out there and programs like this will help more of us get back to work.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION TO COMPLETE CORRIDOR H

Corridor H was designated more than 50 years ago in West Virginia and it’s still not complete. Corridor H has been a top priority for me as a Governor and now as a Senator and I have been fighting for the funding West Virginia needs to finally complete Corridor H and I’m proud to announce $100 million today to get us one step closer. When completed, Corridor H will be used by more businesses, investors, travelers and West Virginians alike and will only impact our state for the better. Completing Corridor H is important to the economic growth and prosperity of our state.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES OVER $24K FOR PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

I am glad to see the National Park Service is working to recognize the great history of West Virginia State University. We as West Virginians know the interesting national history that has happened in our state. Understanding our history and heritage is so important because it teaches us about the key lessons and achievements from the generations before us. I applaud the National Park Service for putting a spotlight on the history of West Virginia State University and know that this partnership will help preserve the legacy of West Virginia State University.

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $36K FOR NURSE TRAINING IN WEST VIRGINIA

As the healthcare industry is one-sixth of our economy, there are a lot of job opportunities in this sector. However, these jobs often go unfilled because there is a gap between what the job requires and the skills applicants have. This is why I have always supported traineeship programs like this one because they help people get skills quickly so they can enter the workforce and bring more pay home for their families. I am glad HHS has decided to invest in West Virginia’s nursing industry, and I will work hard to bring more opportunities like this to all of West Virginia’s industries.

MANCHIN SECURES $106 MILLION IN DISASTER AID FOR WEST VIRGINIA IN DISASTER RELIEF PACKAGE

I am so glad the disaster relief package has finally passed so we can get these much-needed resources to the people of West Virginia and other areas of the country that have been hit by horrible natural disasters. In my state, we have been waiting more than a year to receive this funding to help rebuild in the aftermath of terrible flooding. I have been working hard with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get this passed and I applaud my colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee and President Trump for finally reaching a deal and bringing it to the Senate floor.