The Honorable Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia, Invited

Manufacturers need options when it comes to accessing capital for growth and expansion. Join Huntington Bank’s Aaron Sporck and other financial experts for a conversation about programs, resources and solutions for manufacturing investment.

Aaron Sporck, Huntington Bank, Moderator

Kevin O'Connor, Partner Community Capital

Joe Brouse, WV EDA

Morgan O'Brien, Hope Gas

Join members of the WV Legislature and hear directly from leaders in both chambers about what went right this session and what still needs to be done. As manufacturing remains an important and growing industry here at home, what is being done at the State Capitol to further grow jobs and electricity production while addressing ongoing concerns such as workforce, civil justice reform, and economic and energy development, which are all priorities of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association and its membership.

Bill Bissett, WVMA, Moderator

WV Senator Glenn Jeffries

WV Senator Robbie Morris

WV Delegate Ryan Browning

The need for quality childcare and housing go hand in hand with discussions about building a strong workforce. Join the conversation about investing in these necessary infrastructures and hear success stories from companies that have made the investment.

Libby Reasbeck, Form Energy, Moderator

Kathy Cosco, Marshall Health Network

West Virginia is witnessing historic growth in manufacturing and energy production, and now more than ever, it is important that we develop our state’s infrastructure to meet the needs of existing and potential companies as well as the citizens of the Mountain State. Hear from experts who are knowledgeable in broadband deployment, electricity, transmission lines, and the construction industry about how the needs of West Virginia are changing with infrastructure and how they are preparing to meet these needs of the future.

Alex Weld, First Energy, Moderator

Jason Pizatella, WV Contractors Association

Kelly Workman, WV Office of Broadband

Projections suggest the United States is going to need more electricity. How can West Virginia, a historic leader in electricity production, expand its production of energy while also working to lower the cost of electricity and meet the needs of our manufacturers? Panelists will explain different strategies to address these challenges so we can grow our role “as the battery of the East Coast” and benefit from electrons made here at home.

Nick Preservati, Office of Energy, Moderator

Derrick Williamson, Spilman Law & WVEUG

Chris Ercoli, REAL

Sammy Gray, Appalachian Power