The benefits are almost too many to list. Availability of a highly qualified, highly motivated workforce. Proximity to major markets throughout the Eastern US and Atlantic seaboard. Excellent labor relations and wage structure. Schools and hospitals rated among the nation’s finest. Transportation infrastructure. Affordable property. Quality of life. The list literally goes on and on.

Accessible and Convenient

More than a third of the US population lives within 400 miles of Wood County. A full 10% live within a two-hour drive. And with readily available air, river and rail access coupled with major north-south and east-west highway corridors, it’s both easy and economical to bring in materials and distribute goods and products to nearly all of the nation’s primary Eastern and Midwest markets. From Chicago to Atlanta to New York, we’re close to both your suppliers and your customers.

Qualified Workforce

With a total in-county workforce of more than 40,000, plus nearly 12,000 other available workers from nearby contiguous counties in both West Virginia and Ohio, Wood County offers both skilled and unskilled labor in a wide variety of trades and disciplines. Nearly a fourth of our residents over age 25 are college graduates, and more than 80% have at least a high school diploma.

More than a third of the US population lives within 400 miles of Wood County.

Properties to Suit Your Needs

A number of existing buildings and prime properties are currently available in Wood County. Existing manufacturing facilities, service centers, ready-to-build lots, office parks and industrial parks are ready now to suit a broad spectrum of business applications. Local, state and federal assistance and incentive programs are also available.

Beyond the Statistics…

So now you know the facts and figures. But one of the primary reasons businesses choose to locate in Wood County is our quality of life. Excellent schools, accessible healthcare, and a vibrant, diversified local economy simply make Wood County one of the best places to live and work in America. Our early pioneer influences, Ohio River heritage and proud Appalachian culture come together to create a place where people can enjoy both working hard and playing hard. Our communities are closely knit, but open and welcoming to both visitors and newcomers. Recreational opportunities abound. And our crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation.

Call the Wood County Development Authority at 304-422-5650 to learn more about the advantages of living and working in Wood County.