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CHARLESTON, WV – With this year’s November 5th General Election approaching, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, through its Political Action Committee, West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released today its endorsement of West Virginia State Auditor John B. “JB” McCuskey to serve as West Virginia’s Attorney General.
“JB McCuskey has been a great State Auditor for West Virginia, and he will bring that same level of leadership and commitment to the Office of Attorney General,” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We believe strongly that he will work to protect West Virginia’s people and interests while championing the economic growth that his home state has witnessed in recent years.”
“Thank you to the West Virginia Manufacturers Association for your overwhelming support of my campaign for Attorney General,” said McCuskey. “Manufacturing plays a crucial role in West Virginia’s economy and has been an integral part of the economic renaissance we are seeing unfold before us. I am humbled by your faith in my ability to protect the industry, employees, and the essential rights and freedoms that drive our continued success. I look forward to working with these great job producers as the next Attorney General to make West Virginia a place where industry can thrive.”
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As this year’s November 5th General Election approaches, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association through its Political Action Committee, the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released its endorsement of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to be the next Governor of the Mountain State.
“As our Attorney General, Patrick Morrisey is a proven leader who will fight to protect our economy and build upon the positive employment trends that we have witnessed here at home in recent years” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We look forward to working with Governor Morrisey and his administration next year and stand ready to work together for the future of all West Virginians to make this state a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association,” said Morrisey. “Our state’s citizens thankfully still make things for the world economy and our manufacturing companies are engines of job creation. My administration will fight for policies that will create an environment for West Virginia’s manufacturing economy to thrive, even as we receive headwinds from Washington DC.”
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The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) returned to Wheeling May 6-7 for a highly successful Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit (MEGS).
The event brought together more than 120 industry leaders, professionals and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and opportunities for manufacturing and energy industries. The two-day summit was held at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.
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As this year’s May 16 Primary Election approaches, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association through its Political Action Committee, the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, released its list of endorsements today.
“West Virginia has seen massive political changes in recent years, and it is critical that we elect candidates that understand the importance of manufacturing in the Mountain State and its direct connection to the livelihoods of West Virginians,” said Bill Bissett, President of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. “We believe that by electing these endorsed candidates, West Virginia will be in the best position to continue future economic development and create opportunities that not only allow our citizens to remain here but also attract new residents to our state.”
