Agenda

Draft Agenda. Subject to change.

30.10.2025 - 29.10.2026
  • WVMA Government Affairs Meeting

    Date 12/08/25 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
  • Conference Registration Opens

    12/08/25 | 2:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
  • Welcome

    12/08/25 | 3:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
  • West Virginia Economic Update

    12/08/25 | 3:05 pm - 3:50 pm
    Monday, December 8
    • Dr. John Deskins, WVU

     

     

  • Natural Gas Development in the Mountain State

    12/08/25 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
    • Maribeth Anderson, Antero Resources, Moderator

    As a historic energy state, West Virginia stands ready to capitalize on a massive increase in energy consumption in the United States as we have abundant and available natural gas. Given the critical connection between energy production and manufacturing, what is the future of energy production through natural gas in West Virginia as we work to achieve Governor Morrisey’s 50x50 energy plan to add 25 gigawatts in energy production here at home.

  • Member Reception

    12/08/25 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
  • Networking Dinner & Evening Activity

    12/08/25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday, December 8
  • Breakfast

    12/09/25 | 7:30 am - 9:00 am
    Tuesday, December 9
  • Conference Registration Opens

    12/09/25 | 8:00 am
    Tuesday, December 9
  • Welcome & WVMA Member Update

    12/09/25 | 8:45 am - 9:00 am
    Tuesday, December 9
  • Successful Growth of Existing Manufacturing During Challenging Times

    12/09/25 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Tuesday, December 9
    • Bob Milvet, Mountaintop Beverage, Moderator

    While new companies are investing in West Virginia, existing companies are expanding their operations and finding greater success. Hear from representatives of manufacturers who have increased their footprint and employment during challenging times, and what lessons were learned that can benefit your company.

  • The Case for Eliminating the Business Inventory Tax in West Virginia

    12/09/25 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
    Tuesday, December 9
  • The Return on Investment: Economic Development in West Virginia

    12/09/25 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Tuesday, December 9
    • Aaron Sporck, Huntington Bank, Moderator

    With billions of dollars of economic development occurring in West Virginia, manufacturing in the Mountain State is poised for continued growth that will benefit our citizens for generations to come. Hear directly from economic developers and company representatives as to how they succeed in a changing and competitive environment to grow new businesses and expand existing employers in West Virginia. From finding investment to developing partnerships, this panel will give you the possible next steps to meet the needs of your business now and in the future.

  • Solving Your Workforce Challenge: Using Apprenticeships to Create Pipelines & Partnerships

    12/09/25 | 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Tuesday, December 9
    • Derek Scarbo, Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center, Moderator

    Data gleaned from a new Statewide Workforce Analysis will be shared during this presentation as well as hearing from members of the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing team about their successful work with apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pipelines with both Career Technical Education (CTE) and Community & Technical Colleges (CTCs).

  • Encova Safety Award/Networking Lunch

    12/09/25 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Tuesday, December 9
  • The Honorable Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia (Invited)

    12/09/25 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Tuesday, December 9
  • What Does MAHA Mean for Manufacturing?

    12/09/25 | 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
    Tuesday, December 9
    • Panelists to be announced.

    While all of us want a healthier West Virginia, what does the national grassroots movement known as MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) mean for manufacturing? From products bans to changes in state and federal policies as to how businesses operate, MAHA brings a new uncertainty to markets, production and regulatory oversight.

     

  • Adjourn

    12/09/25 | 2:15 pm
    Tuesday, December 9

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