Agenda
Draft Agenda. Subject to change.
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WVMA Government Affairs Meeting
12/08/25 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmMonday, December 8 -
Conference Registration Opens
12/08/25 | 2:00 pmMonday, December 8 -
Welcome
12/08/25 | 3:00 pmMonday, December 8 -
West Virginia Economic Update
12/08/25 | 3:05 pm - 3:50 pmMonday, December 8- Dr. John Deskins, WVU
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Natural Gas Development in the Mountain State
12/08/25 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday, 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.
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Member Reception
12/08/25 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmMonday, December 8 -
Networking Dinner & Evening Activity
12/08/25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmMonday, December 8 -
Breakfast
12/09/25 | 7:30 am - 9:00 amTuesday, December 9 -
Conference Registration Opens
12/09/25 | 8:00 amTuesday, December 9 -
Welcome & WVMA Member Update
12/09/25 | 8:45 am - 9:00 amTuesday, December 9 -
Successful Growth of Existing Manufacturing During Challenging Times
12/09/25 | 9:00 am - 10:00 amTuesday, 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.
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The Case for Eliminating the Business Inventory Tax in West Virginia
12/09/25 | 10:00 am - 10:30 amTuesday, December 9 -
The Return on Investment: Economic Development in West Virginia
12/09/25 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pmTuesday, 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.
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Solving Your Workforce Challenge: Using Apprenticeships to Create Pipelines & Partnerships
12/09/25 | 11:30 am - 12:00 pmTuesday, 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).
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Encova Safety Award/Networking Lunch
12/09/25 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmTuesday, December 9 -
The Honorable Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia (Invited)
12/09/25 | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pmTuesday, December 9 -
What Does MAHA Mean for Manufacturing?
12/09/25 | 1:45 pm - 2:15 pmTuesday, 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.
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Adjourn
12/09/25 | 2:15 pmTuesday, December 9






