Issue Position: Create Good-Paying Jobs

Issue Position

Create Good-Paying Jobs

Jobs not only provide food on the table and a roof overhead, but provide hope for a future. Our area has every ingredient for economic success -- a hard-working workforce, a preeminent University and transportation access by Interstate, Airport, River and Rail. We need to expand the reach and use of Marshall University for Research and Development and business incubation. We need to promote technology, such as statewide Broadband Internet to give local businesses a competitive edge. We need to make the process easier to start and operate a business while also helping local banks get back to making capital available for our small businesses and entrepreneurs. Finally, while our energy sector must always have a seat at the table, we need to develop a diversified 21st century West Virginian economy that is ready to employ our companion goal -- a skilled, drug-free workforce.

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