Dear Hardwood Employer:

The seven counties within the West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone (WVHAZ) have the natural resources, labor force, training, buildings and sites to maximize your profits! Our competitive wages, low-cost energy, and the presence of many wood-related companies in our zone will help create a perfect location for your company.

In addition to maximizing your profits, we can provide high quality-of-life factors. West Virginia and our area in particular have nearly the lowest crime rate in the nation. There are abundant outdoor recreation opportunities including stream and lake fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, whitewater experiences and the best skiing in the eastern United States. Our cost of living and taxes are low.

WVHAZ is dedicated to the development of the secondary hardwood processing industry in this region.

If you are a secondary wood processor looking for a more competitive situation, we'd like to meet you! We'll introduce you to the region and put you in touch with people you need to see about facilities, financing, labor force and hardwood resoucres.

Call today 304-636-9542